EFM

Year 1 Chapter 10

The Jacob Saga

Summary:

Abraham’s response to God – keep in mind that he is presented as being a faithful human, not a sinless creature – symbolizes Israel’s ideal character, while Jacob’s scheming and waywardness describes her actual character. The Jacob saga shows Israel at her most honest, depicting Jacob as the most human of humans, one who strives to achieve what God has already promised him.

Year 2 Chapter 10

The Gospel According to Matthew, Part 11

Summary:

The careful reading of the Gospel According to Matthew continues. This chapter reviews Jesus’ ministry and concludes with the Passion, Death, and resurrection. It also refutes the charge of anti-Semitism sometimes ascribed to Matthew.

Year 3 Chapter 10

Christology Defined: Chalcedon

Summary:

The Council of Chalcedon proclaimed the ultimate Christological definition. It did this in response to the Robber Synod of 449. This chapter presents that story.

Year 4 Chapter 10

Believing and Belonging

Summary:

This chapter continues the discussion of the spiritual crisis of modernity. It centers on the responses to modernity that came out of Catholic Christianity, paying particular attention to the work of John Henry Newman. Newman was a theologian who reminded us of the close relationship with believing and belonging.