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Kresta in the Afternoon – August 30, 2023 – Hour 1

We examine the opening verses of the Gospel of John with Anthony Esolen. 

 

Kresta Comments: Are we the Unforgiving Servant?

We all know the parable of the unforgiving servant, who tormented a fellow servant over a small debt just after his master forgave him of a much larger debt. It’s easy to be disgusted at his actions, but we must be careful lest we make his mistakes ourselves. Al reflects further on this passage.

In the Beginning was the Word: Understanding John’s Gospel

Although all the Gospels are rich in theology, it is the Gospel of John that stands out in making the point that Christ is not just the last of the Prophets; He is the Creator of Earth and Heaven. So much can be gleaned from the first 18 verses alone. Anthony Esolen is our guest.  

Anthony Esolen is Distinguished Professor of Humanities at Thales College . He’s the author of over thirty books and countless articles in both scholarly and general interest journals and his most recent books are a translation of Augustine’s Confessions and Lies of our Time. A senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, Dr. Esolen is known for his elegant essays on the faith and for his clear social commentaries. His articles appear regularly in Touchstone, Crisis, First Things, Inside the Vatican, Public Discourse, Magnificat, Chronicles and in his own online literary magazine, Word & Song.
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