Search the Scriptures Live
Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People
Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions in this edition of the Search the Scriptures podcast recorded live.
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Monday, February 2, 2026
The Jewish Scriptures and the Early Church
How did the Jewish Scriptures function for the early Church? What was the Jewish canon for the Jews and for the first Christians? When and why did Christians begin to compose and collect their own writings?
Monday, January 26, 2026
The Perils and Pitfalls of Translation
Is there a "best" English translation? What does a translator consider when choosing between words? Which popular Bibles are actually not translations but distortions? Dr Jeannie share her experiences as a translator and compares various versions for efficacy and accuracy.
Monday, January 19, 2026
A Brief History of English Bible Translations
The number of English Versions has exploded in recent years. Why? How are they different? What should you consider and what should you avoid? We'll look at the history of the English Bible, and Dr Jeannie will share some of her personal experiences in doing translation work.
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Art of Bible Translation
Accurate and effective translation of the Bible requires language knowledge but also other skills. What considerations must translators weigh and how does their approach affect the final version? What should readers bear in mind?
Monday, January 5, 2026
Famous Translations
Certain translations of the Bible have played an important role in Christian and Jewish history, especially the Septuagint and the Masoretic Text. Why were they created and why are they important?
Contributors
Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
