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About Thomas O'Brien

Tom O’Brien, a retired corporate lawyer, is a Canon and Examining Chaplain for Holy Scripture in the Diocese of Southeast Florida. He was a Lay Deputy to five General Conventions, a member of the Council of Advice to the President of the House of Deputies, and was a recipient of the House of Deputies Medal for exceptional service to the Episcopal Church. Tom has been teaching courses on the Bible and Theology for the last 22 years in various venues. He holds degrees from Notre Dame (magna cum laude), Yale Law School, and an M.A. in Theology (summa cum laude) from St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, FL. He and his wife, Alison, live in Palm Beach Gardens, and summer in Plainville, CT.

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2017, December 24 ~ 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Romans 16:25-27

December 11, 2017 in /by

2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 The Book of Samuel is part of the “Deuteronomic History” that includes the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings. These books are a “didactic history” that covers the period from the time just before the entry into the Promised Land (c. 1220 BCE, if the account is historical) to the […]

2017, December 19 ~ Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-15a

November 26, 2017 in /by

Isaiah 40:1-11 The Book of Isaiah is a composite of writings from three distinct periods in Israel’s history. Chapters 1-39 are called “First Isaiah” and were written in the 20 years before Jerusalem was under direct siege by the Assyrians in 701 BCE. “Second Isaiah” is Chapters 40 to 55 and brings hope to the […]

2017, December 3 ~ Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

November 21, 2017 in /by

Isaiah 64:1-9 The Book of Isaiah is a composite of writings from three distinct periods in Israel’s history. Chapters 1-39 are called “First Isaiah” and were written in the 20 years before Jerusalem was under direct siege by the Assyrians in 701 BCE. “Second Isaiah” is Chapters 40 to 55 and brings hope to the […]

2017, November 19 ~ Judges 4:1-7; Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

November 9, 2017 in /by

During the 2017 Pentecost Season, alternative readings from the Hebrew Bible are offered. Scripture in Context will discuss these readings and the reading from the Christian Scriptures. Judges 4:1-7 The Book of Judges is part of the “Deuteronomic History” consisting of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings. The over-all message of these books is that […]

2017, November 12 ~ Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25; Wisdom 6:12-16; Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

November 2, 2017 in /by

During the 2017 Pentecost Season, alternative readings from the Hebrew Bible are offered. Scripture in Context will discuss these readings and the reading from the Christian Scriptures. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 The Book of Joshua is part of the “Deuteronomic History” consisting of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings. The over-all message of these books is […]

2017, November 5 ~ Joshua 3:7-17; Micah 3:5-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

October 19, 2017 in /by

During the 2017 Pentecost Season, alternative readings from the Hebrew Bible are offered. Scripture in Context will discuss both readings and the reading from the Christian Scriptures. In many Episcopal congregations, instead of the readings discussed below, the readings for All Saints’ Day will be used on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Joshua 3:7-17 The Book […]

2017, October 29 ~ Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

October 13, 2017 in /by

During the 2017 Pentecost Season, alternative readings from the Hebrew Bible are offered. Scripture in Context will discuss both readings and the reading from the Christian Scriptures. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Deuteronomy is the fifth (and last) book of the Torah and (except for today’s reading) is presented as Moses’ final speech to the Israelites just before […]