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From internationally acclaimed New Testament scholar Fr. Raymond F. Collins, essential listening for Christians, Catholics, and all who seek to understand scripture. Through this audio course, the capstone of Fr. Collin’s decades of teaching and scholarship, you’ll understand Paul’s...

Join one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars in this unique audio course on three vital books of the Bible: First and Second Timothy and the Epistle to Titus. Called the “Pastoral Epistles,” these letters were vital in shaping early Christian communities, bringing the message of...

What can the letters of Paul, the earliest Christian writings, teach you about living virtuously today? The virtues of faith, hope, and love, first articulated by St. Paul in 1 Thessalonians, have come to epitomize the Christian life. So often repeated, these words are frequently misunderstood...

Join one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars in encountering the real Mary Magdalene. Other than the Virgin Mary, no woman has so captivated our attention as Mary from Magdala. From her portrayal as a prostitute to speculation that she was Jesus’ wife in popular fiction like The Da...

Join one of the world's leading New Testament scholars in exploring the life of Peter, the rock of the Church. An apostle, preacher, bishop, and martyr, Peter is one of the most important figures in early Christianity. Indeed, Catholics believe that the pope is the successor to St. Peter. Now...

How did Jesus and his followers live? In this course by Brown University''s Fr. Raymond Collins, you will enter the fascinating milieu of the New Testament. If you''ve spent time in a foreign culture, what you encountered might have intrigued, even perplexed you. There is so much to take in...

Who was the John the Baptist, and why is he so important? A powerful figure in all four gospels, St. John the Baptist nevertheless remains shrouded in mystery. What do we know about his life on the margins of first-century Palestine? And how can the gospels and Dead Sea Scrolls help us to...

Embark on a powerful journey through the miracles of Jesus and His disciples. Stories about Jesus’ miracles have enthralled men and women for the past two thousand years. Now, you can take a closer look at these miraculous stories in the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the letters...

From world-renowned New Testament scholar and biblical commentary, essential listening seeking to understand the bible on sex and sexuality. Sexual ethics is one of the most discussed yet often misunderstood aspects of the Bible. Now, renowned New Testament scholar Fr. Raymond F. Collins...