Bible Studies/Expert Profile

Edward Bode

U.S.
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returns 11/30/2009
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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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I have taught at three universities and two colleges.My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.

I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.

I have been a member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America for 30 years.I am a former member of Society of Biblical Literature.I have spoken on academic topics to local, national, and international groups.

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Recent Answers from Edward Bode

2009-11-07 why did god manifest his love after thousands of years?:

God did show His love for humanity from the start -- special gifts to Adam [and Eve]; after their disobedience, He shaped covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses. He did shower His love and care on people

2009-11-01 Sacrifice:

This verse negates the claims of others to know about heaven [see 1 Enoch 70:2, 71:1]. I think that, technically, before the descent of Jesus after his death into the realm of the dead, the just of the

2009-10-31 Sacrifice:

The one example that comes to mind concerns Naaman, the Syrian, cured at the time of Elisha. He planned to offer sacrifice to Yahweh in his homeland. 2 Kings 5:1-19. Luke 4:27. I checked some reference

2009-08-29 Krsna:

I am not an expert on Krsna or world religions. In my first response, I spoke of attaining perfect and eternal happiness though doing the will of God and referred you to selections in The Catechism.

2009-08-27 Eternal Happiness:

I am not familiar with Krsna, which does not appear in the Bible of Jewish-Christian tradition. Immortality is a natural trait of the human[spiritual]soul. Christianity teaches that perfect and everlasting

 

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