If you've ever misused an emoji or attempted teen slang, you know all too well that context matters. We know this to be true in our mainstream conversation, but for some reason the second we bring this up in the context of the Bible - a different argument arises. Read on for more information on the "back-bone" of this year's curricula units - the two units that give our Orthodox Faith "context". In the Orthodox Church, reading the Bible is not ordinary reading, we must read it within the context of the life of the Church and our Ancient Faith, which brings the Scripture to life and gives the words context and meaning.
