June 30, 2008 Bible Study

On June 30, 2008 under the guidance of Father Peter Calabrese the members of the Fatima Shrine Bible Study were pleased to begin a study of the writings of St. Paul the Apostle. Father Peter noted that for the Barnabites; June 30 is a special day because of the observance of the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul.

Father Peter noted that St. Paul is an exciting scriptual character. Father Peter suggested to us that we read the article written by Fitzmeyer in the Jerome Biblical Commentary if we are interested in a good summary of the writings of St. Paul.

Father Peter kindly gave us a chronology of the life of St. Paul which we will be able to use in our study of the writings of St. Paul. Father noted that the time chart which he gave to us is a very good to synchronize events in the life of Saint Paul.

Father noted Galations Chapter 1 Verses 13-23 and also noted Philippians Chapters 3, 5, and 6 as well as Corinthians Chapter 7 in which St. Paul talks about marriage. Some scholars believe that Saint Paul may be numbering himself among the widowers here.

Father noted that Second Corinthians and Romans 15 as a series of autobiographical sketches of St. Paul to give us an idea of whom he was. Our study will include much that is contained in Galations. Galations 1-17 gives us a lot of detail about St. Paul as does the Book of Thessalonians Timothy and Titus.