On this week’s episode of The UnCommon Good, Dr. Bud Marr welcomes returning guest Dr. Matthew Umbarger from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.
Dr. Umbarger shares his remarkable journey from the Restoration Movement and missionary work in Israel into the Catholic Church. Along the way, Bud and Matthew discuss biblical interpretation, the historical roots of Christian worship, the importance of reading Scripture in community, and how Catholic theology transformed their understanding of the Old Testament.
The heart of the conversation centers on Dr. Umbarger’s book:
“A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel.”
Listeners will hear a fascinating exploration of Psalm 23, the Eucharist as preparation for spiritual battle, the Passover connection to Christian worship, and how ancient Israel understood sacrificial meals before battle.
The episode also touches on:
- Catholic biblical literacy today
- The Church Fathers and Scripture
- Historical criticism and faith
- Spiritual warfare and the Mass
- The continuity between the Old and New Testaments
- Why the Eucharist matters for daily Christian life
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