Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the Book of Tobit, a deuterocanonical text accepted in the Orthodox tradition but excluded by Protestant Bibles. He explains the meaning of "canon" and the historical process through which the Church determined which books were inspired Scripture, emphasizing the Septuagint's role as the Old Testament used by Christ. Fr. Matthias outlines the historical setting of Tobit’s story during the Assyrian exile of the northern kingdom of Israel, highlighting Tobit’s faith, righteousness, and acts of charity despite suffering and blindness. He discusses Tobit’s commitment to burying the dead at great personal risk and the spiritual lessons on enduring suffering with hope in eternal life. Fr. Matthias connects Tobit’s trials to Old Testament prophecies and encourages reflection on serving others amid hardship, illustrating how faith is maintained in difficult circumstances.
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