(This testimony forms a chapter in the book mentioned in its first paragraph, which is itself a heartening compendium of faith-stories by Christian Biblical scholars. My short autobiography traces the formation and the influences on my life up to 2014. Since then, the Lord has continued to gently lead my husband and me, bestowing uponContinue reading “Believing More”
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Light from the Readable Books 32: The Ezra Apocalypse and Transfiguration
4 Ezra (2 Esdras 3-14); Luke 9:28ff; Isaiah 65:17-25; Rev 12; Rev 21; 2 Cor 3. Finally we come to our last episode on the Readable Books. 4 Ezra, also known as 2 Esdras, the Apocalypse of Ezra, or the Prophecy of Ezra, is not found in many Orthodox Bibles, though we see it inContinue reading “Light from the Readable Books 32: The Ezra Apocalypse and Transfiguration”
Light from the Readable Books 31: 1 Esdras, the Domestic, and the Divine
1 Esdras 3:1-5:6 (OSB 1 Ezra); 1 Corinthians 13; Proverbs 31; Psalm 119 [118]:160; Matthew 19:5; Matthew 24:35 Tucked into the historical books of the Orthodox Old Testament (which is based on the Septuagint, or Old Greek version) is the composite book of 1 Esdras (as it is known in the Greek tradition), also calledContinue reading “Light from the Readable Books 31: 1 Esdras, the Domestic, and the Divine”
On Holy Tradition, Development in the Church, and the Call to Transformation: A Response to Fr. Jillions’ Response
I begin by thanking Fr. John Jillions for responding (https://publicorthodoxy.org/2025/08/22/response-to-edith-humphrey/) to my paper, (https://edithmhumphrey.com/2025/07/14/experience-prophetic-faithfulness-and-orthodoxy/), even if he has mistaken or missed some of my major points. I am sorry that he found my tone “strident,” but am glad that he has taken it as an example of “vigorous debate” by someone of conviction. I apologizeContinue reading “On Holy Tradition, Development in the Church, and the Call to Transformation: A Response to Fr. Jillions’ Response”
A blast from the past!
I have just retrieved from you-tube a series of four short talks, entitled The Trinity Today: God’s Mystery Unveiled For Us, recorded in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in 2004, by the Anglican Prayerbook Society. Though Anglican at the time (I became Orthodox about 5 years later), I think all creedal Christians, including Orthodox, will find these congenial.Continue reading “A blast from the past!”
Debrief on the Deaconess Discussion
My thoughts from last night: Initially, I was appalled at the nasty popcorn (and insult!)-throwing that was going as we waited for the start of the session on Women Deacons/Deaconesses, by those who were sure that AF had the agenda of advocating for the role. The nasty ad-hominem and inaccurate remarks were at times intolerable.Continue reading “Debrief on the Deaconess Discussion”
Edith M. Humphrey 