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A Catholic Introduction to the Bible

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1642290483
Total Pages : 1066 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book A Catholic Introduction to the Bible written by John Bergsma and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 1066 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although many Catholics are familiar with the four Gospels and other writings of the New Testament, for most, reading the Old Testament is like walking into a foreign land. Who wrote these forty-six books? When were they written? Why were they written? What are we to make of their laws, stories, histories, and prophecies? Should the Old Testament be read by itself or in light of the New Testament? John Bergsma and Brant Pitre offer readable in-depth answers to these questions as they introduce each book of the Old Testament. They not only examine the literature from a historical and cultural perspective but also interpret it theologically, drawing on the New Testament and the faith of the Catholic Church. Unique among introductions, this volume places the Old Testament in its liturgical context, showing how its passages are employed in the current Lectionary used at Mass. Accessible to nonexperts, this thorough and up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament can serve as an idea textbook for biblical studies. Its unique approach, along with its maps, illustrations, and other reference materials, makes it a valuable resource for seminarians, priests, Scripture scholars, theologians, and catechists, as well as anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible.

Introduction to the Bible

Author : Stephen J. Binz
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814638899
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to the Bible written by Stephen J. Binz and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catholics are often reluctant to begin reading the Bible, this is for various reasons. Perhaps we hang on to the notion that the Bible is a book meant for display, for recording the dates of family members ' births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths. Or perhaps we once attempted to read the Bible and discovered there a culture entirely different from ours 'and came to the conclusion that the Bible had nothing relevant to say to us in this place and time. Attentive to these and the many other reasons Catholics might give for not reading Scripture, Stephen Binz offers practical explanations that will make the Bible less foreign and more familiar. Introduction to the Bible allows readers to discover how the Bible came to be, how to choose a Bible translation, how to interpret the Bible within Catholic tradition, and how to benefit the most from Bible study. Readers will find practical explanations that will make the Bible less foreign and more familiar. Stephen J. Binz is a Catholic biblical scholar, speaker, and counselor. He did graduate studies at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and is a member of the Catholic Biblical Association and the Society of Biblical Literature. Binz is the author of numerous books on the Bible, including The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus and The God of Freedom and Life, both published by Liturgical Press.

Bible Basics for Catholics

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1594713472
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Bible Basics for Catholics written by John Bergsma and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2015-10-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Bergsma’s popular Bible Basics for Catholics, which has sold more than 60,000 copies, offers readers an accessible vision of salvation history as it unfolds in the Bible, showing readers how the Bible points us to the saving life and work of Jesus. This new edition includes an additional chapter on covenant fulfillment in the Book of Revelation. Bergsma brings to his theology a combination of academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and unique playfulness. Bible Basics for Catholics is based on Bergsma’s popular Introduction to Theology course at Steubenville. As a teacher, Bergsma has an uncanny ability to make complex ideas understandable and faith-inspiring while staying true to both Catholic teaching and biblical scholarship. Readers will begin to see the Christian understanding of salvation by walking through the Old Testament, going through the great stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, the great kings and prophets of Israel, and culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

New Testament Basics for Catholics

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
ISBN 13 : 1594715831
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book New Testament Basics for Catholics written by John Bergsma and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2015-10-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author and theology professor John Bergsma follows up his popular Bible Basics for Catholics—which has sold more than 60,000 copies—with a more in-depth look at the New Testament. Using simple illustrations and the same clear, conversational style that characterized his earlier book, Bergsma introduces four of the most important writers in the New Testament: Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John. With humor and simple illustrations, theology professor John Bergsma focuses on Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John, whose writings comprise about 90 percent of the New Testament. The gospel of Matthew, written for Jewish Christians, illuminates the life and teachings of Christ as the long-promised Messiah. In Luke's gospel, readers will delve into the infancy and Triduum narratives, as well as the Acts of the Apostles and the life of the early Church. This leads the reader to discover St. Paul and his first and arguably greatest theological treatise: Romans. Finally, “the beloved apostle” St. John draws us in to the unsurpassed beauty of the fourth gospel, as well as the most mysterious book of the New Testament: the book of Revelation. A concluding chapter offers suggestions for further study. Intended as an introductory work for those who are new to scripture study, New Testament Basics for Catholics does not aspire to be a comprehensive guide to all twenty-seven books of the New Testament, but is intended to lay the foundation for a lifetime of scripture reading.

Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Author : John Bergsma
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 1984823132
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls written by John Bergsma and published by Image. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity. “A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject! Highly recommended!”—Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth Cup From award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, and practices are often overlooked in the annuls of history. Bergsma reveals how this Jewish sect directly influenced the beliefs, sacraments, and practices of early Christianity and offers new information on how Christians lived their lives, worshipped, and eventually went on to influence the Roman Empire and Western civilization. Looking to Hebrew scripture and Jewish tradition, Bergsma helps to further explain how a simple Jewish peasant could go on to inspire a religion and a philosophy that still resonates 2,000 years later. In this enriching and exciting exploration, Bergsma demonstrates how the Dead Sea Scrolls—the world's greatest modern archaeological discovery—can shed light on the Church as a sacred society that offered hope, redemption, and salvation to its member. Ultimately, these mysterious writings are a time machine that can transport us back to the ancient world, deepen our appreciation of Scripture, and strengthen our understanding of the Christian faith. “An accessible introduction . . . This is a handy entry point for readers unfamiliar with Essenes or those interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls.”—Publishers Weekly

An Introduction to the New Testament for Catholics

Author : Joseph F. Kelly
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814680321
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to the New Testament for Catholics written by Joseph F. Kelly and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this book may be a bit puzzling 'a Catholic introduction to the New Testament? The New Testament belongs to all Christians, and the modern study of the New Testament has benefited from the contributions by scholars of all Christian denominations. But there are questions and issues in the New Testament that are specific to Catholics, such as the portrayal of Jesus' mother Mary, the commissioning of Peter, and the Trinity. In this volume, Joseph Kelly provides an introduction to the New Testament for students and deals with the concerns of modern Catholics reading the Bible. It's a book that Catholic teachers can use rather than a book that presents them with problems they have to explain. Kelly helps readers to understand what modern scholars, especially Catholic biblical exegetes, say about the individual books because we cannot understand what role Jesus can play in modern life if we don 't understand what he meant to the earliest Christians. The New Testament tells the story of Jesus, the most remarkable person who ever lived, and of his disciples. It includes some of the most famous narratives in the world and the most memorable words ever spoken. It introduces us to great people who moved history and of those who took the difficult step of leaving the religions of their ancestors and families to become Christians. Kelly shows that in looking at the New Testament we see real people communicating with us 'sharing their beliefs, their fears, and their hopes. Distant yet familiar, challenging yet comprehensible, the New Testament is a precious heritage, and one that Kelly recommends we must make our own. Joseph F. Kelly, PhD, is professor of religious studies at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the author of The World of the Early Christians, The Problem of Evil in the Western Tradition, Responding to Evil, The Origins of Christmas and The Collegeville Church History Time-Line published by Liturgical Press.

Introduction to the Bible

Author : William Angor Anderson
Publisher : Liguori Catholic Bible Study
ISBN 13 : 9780764821196
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (211 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to the Bible written by William Angor Anderson and published by Liguori Catholic Bible Study. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is ever ancient and ever new--a compilation of many books from unique periods of antiquity that makes it "a library within a library." As the most revered of Christian texts, the Bible is the best known and most sold, but perhaps the least understood book in the world. Father William A. Anderson lays groundwork for the reader to understand the historical and cultural contexts, "hear" the oral traditions, and "meet" the writers of each book of the Bible. View sample pages. "Paperback" For more information on the Liguori Catholic Bible Study, visit liguoricatholicbiblestudy.com to learn more about this series and study resources.

Jesuit Post

Author : Patrick Gilger
Publisher : Orbis Books
ISBN 13 : 1608334481
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Jesuit Post written by Patrick Gilger and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the eponymous blog essays on faith, culture, and lives of Christian discipleship by young Jesuit priests and seminarians for young adult seekers.

Introduction to the Holy Bible for Traditional Catholics: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Scriptures for Spiritual Profit

Author : Timothy S. Flanders
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578624266
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (242 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to the Holy Bible for Traditional Catholics: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Scriptures for Spiritual Profit written by Timothy S. Flanders and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a cradle Catholic learning the Holy Bible or a Protestant convert divesting yourself of your Protestantism, this book on the Scriptures is for you. The only book of its kind from a traditional Catholic perspective, it cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of the spiritual realities which are fundamental to all discussion on the Holy Bible. It also tells the story of how the rejection of these spiritual realities has led directly to the current crisis in the Church. Part spiritual, part historical, part linguistic, this introduction provides the traditional Catholic with the tools to understand and profit from the Holy Scriptures. The book includes an original translation of St. Melito of Sardis, an annual reader based on the traditional office of Matins, as well as the foundational guide to Refute Protestants in Five Minutes.

Inside The Bible

Author : Kenneth Baker
Publisher : Ignatius Press
ISBN 13 : 1681492636
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book Inside The Bible written by Kenneth Baker and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own.

An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles

Author : Darian Lockett
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 0567522903
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (675 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to the Catholic Epistles written by Darian Lockett and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-11-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the Epistles and discusses the different interpretive approaches which have been used to gain a clearer understanding of them. An introductory chapter defines the Epistles and describes the history of their canonization, following chapters are devoted to each of the texts with each chapter including: 1) historical-cultural background; 2) the social-scientific context; 3) social-rhetorical purposes; 4) narrative discourse; 5) postcolonial and 6) feminist insights; and finally 7) theological perspectives. At the end of each chapter there are suggestions for further reading and a list of reflection questions. Several chapters include a section or two considering a particular interpretive issue especially relevant to the particular text. After taking up each text, Lockett considers again whether the Epistles are a unified whole or to be heard as individual voices. Here the book interacts with some of the ideas of Rob Wall and David Nienhuis regarding the various thematic/theological connections running through the texts. A final chapter takes up the relationship between the Pauline Epistles and the Catholic Epistles within the New Testament.

Introduction to the Bible

Author : Rev. Fr. John Laux
Publisher : TAN Books
ISBN 13 : 1505103002
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to the Bible written by Rev. Fr. John Laux and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 2012-05-27 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Bible Compass

Author : Dr. Edward Sri
Publisher : Ascension Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Bible Compass written by Dr. Edward Sri and published by Ascension Press. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is central to our faith as Catholics. But approaching such a large and complex collection of writings that span thousands of years is intimidating for most of us. We need a guide, a compass to set us off on the right course so that our time spent studying the Scriptures is a time spent encountering the living God. The Bible Compass provides readers with the tools to study the Word of God with confidence and purpose. This book demonstrates how to read the Bible within the living Tradition of the Catholic Church, and it addresses all the common questions about the Bible including: Where did the Bible come from? Why is the Bible so important? Is the Bible really inspired by God? Why do Catholic Bibles have more books than Protestant Bibles? Do I have to take the Bible literally? How do I know if I am interpreting the Bible correctly? Why do we need Tradition and the Magisterium to understand Scripture? What are the four senses of Scripture? Why are there different translations of the Bible Which is best? How can archeology, history and geography enrich our study of Scripture? What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? How should we as Catholics interpret Scripture? What is lectio divina? What about Gnostic gospels and other non-biblical books? As Catholics we are called to have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ and the Church as revealed in the Scriptures. Reading the Bible with the proper tools and in the appropriate context will help you grow in your love for the Faith and in your relationship with Jesus Christ himself, who is “the Word made Flesh,” (John 1:1).

In the Beginning '

Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802841066
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book In the Beginning ' written by Pope Benedict XVI and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 1995-11-02 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardinal Ratzinger, today's best-known Catholic theologian, discusses God as creator, the meaning of the biblical creation accounts, the creation of human beings, sin and salvation, and the consequences of faith in creation.

Jesus the Bridegroom

Author : Brant Pitre
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0770435475
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Jesus the Bridegroom written by Brant Pitre and published by Image. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling follow-up to Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. Includes a reader's guide and an excerpt from Pitre's The Case for Jesus. In Jesus the Bridegroom, Brant Pitre once again taps into the wells of Jewish Scripture and tradition, and unlocks the secrets of what is arguably the most well-known symbol of the Christian faith: the cross of Christ. In this thrilling exploration, Pitre shows how the suffering and death of Jesus was far more than a tragic Roman execution. Instead, the Passion of Christ was the fulfillment of ancient Jewish prophecies of a wedding, when the God of the universe would wed himself to humankind in an everlasting nuptial covenant. To be sure, most Christians are familiar with the apostle Paul’s teaching that Christ is the ‘Bridegroom’ and the Church is the ‘Bride’. But what does this really mean? And what would ever possess Paul to compare the death of Christ to the love of a husband for his wife? If you would have been at the Crucifixion, with Jesus hanging there dying, is that how you would have described it? How could a first-century Jew like Paul, who knew how brutal Roman crucifixions were, have ever compared the execution of Jesus to a wedding? And why does he refer to this as the “great mystery” (Ephesians 5:32)? As Pitre shows, the key to unlocking this mystery can be found by going back to Jewish Scripture and tradition and seeing the entire history of salvation, from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary, as a divine love story between Creator and creature, between God and Israel, between Christ and his bride—a story that comes to its climax on the wood of a Roman cross. In the pages of Jesus the Bridegroom, dozens of familiar passages in the Bible—the Exodus, the Song of Songs, the Wedding at Cana, the Woman at the Well, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and even the Second Coming at the End of Time—are suddenly transformed before our eyes. Indeed, when seen in the light of Jewish Scripture and tradition, the life of Christ is nothing less than the greatest love story ever told.

Getting to Know the Bible

Author : Melvin L. Farrell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780879462475
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Getting to Know the Bible written by Melvin L. Farrell and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many years this overview of the Bible, originally written by Sulpician Father Melvin Farrell, has provided countless readers with a solid overview of the basics of the Old and New Testaments. This completely new edition, revised by well-known biblical commentator Joseph McHugh, offers all the information of the original as well as numerous new insights of its own in a style and language accessible to all readers. Getting to Know the Bible leads readers through all the major books of the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation, explaining the importance and meaning of each book of the Scriptures. The authors carefully explain the relationship of each part to the whole, while maintaining the historical context of the different books and offering readers insights into some of the motivations behind the writers of the Bible. Relying on historical perspective and literary forms rather than a more fundamentalist approach, Getting to Know the Bible gives the Catholic perspective on Sacred Scripture. This celebrated summary of the Bible is ideal for individual or group study. Book jacket.

The Catholic Study Bible

Author : Donald Senior
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 019529775X
Total Pages : 2497 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book The Catholic Study Bible written by Donald Senior and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011 with total page 2497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This landmark resource, now available in the NABRE translation, contains all the authoritative study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars for which it is known and trusted. The heart of this volume remains its extensive Reading Guide that leads the reader through the Scriptures, book by book. References and background information are clearly laid out in the margins of the text, guiding the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible. Other outstanding features include: a 15-page glossary of special terms, complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical years of the Church. 32 beautiful pages of full-color Oxford Bible Maps come with a place-name index for easy reference. Printed on smooth, durable paper and bound with the highest quality materials, the Catholic Study Bible is an incredible value. It is available in three attractive and affordable bindings: black bonded leather, hardcover, and paperback. The New American Bible Revised Edition: The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) brings to culmination the work of nearly 100 scholars, including translators, editors, and a subcommittee of Catholic bishops who provided extensive review of the biblical text over a period of many years. The NABRE is the first major amendment to the New American Bible translation since 1991. It features: *The first update of the Old Testament since 1970, taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries. *Complete revision of the Psalter.