The latest entry in the best-selling “Essential” series is intended to help readers understand the place of the Bible in Catholic tradition, the history of how the Bible developed, a guide to its interpretation, and its use in prayer. Also included are such helpful aids as tips for preparing for the Sunday lectionary readings, Biblical prayer services for special occasions, a suggested plan for reading the Bible, a chart of New Testament parables, and a list of helps for reading the Bible. The Catechism of the Catholic Church underscores the rationale for this book. It says: “In order to reveal himself to men...God speaks to them in human words....Through all the words of Sacred Scripture, God speaks only one single Word, his one Utterance in whom he expresses himself completely." (CCC 101–102). And the encyclical Dei Verbum (The Word of God) (1965) urges the children of the Church to read the Scriptures on a frequent basis (DV 24). This new volume in the “Essential” series will provide valuable assistance to adult Catholics who wish to develop their faith life, who wish to understand the meaning of the Bible more deeply, and who wish to make the Bible an essential part of their spiritual development. 304 pages; Paperback, Fall 2002
Gifted youth leader Mark Hart knows teens inside and out, and as the Bible Geek®, he asks and answers the real questions that puzzle them. Dealing realistically and honestly with concerns about God, temptations, personal issues, daily life and more, the Bible Geek® speaks encouragement to the minds and hearts of kids. His solutions to typical situations teens wonder about, are rooted in Scripture and the Catholic tradition. Servant Publications Paperback 140 pages, March 2003
The How-To Book of the Bible is your key to unlocking this treasure. Unlike other Bible-related books, this one not only introduces you to the Scriptures but also helps you develop a deep, fulfilling, and lasting bond with the Bible. Paperback 352 pages, Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2004 Quantity
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“Fr. Henry Wansbrough, a master of communication, takes us on a fascinating journey. With deft strokes, he shows how the Bible did not drop out of the sky in the form we have it, but emerged over several generations. Informative and enjoyable reading!”—Jerome Kodell, OSB abbot, Subiaco Abbey, Arkansas
author, The Catholic Bible Study Handbook
“Fr. Wansbrough provides very clear and thorough explanationsof the most vexing questions about how the Bible as a book has been edited, translated, and passed down through the centuries—in short, how it has changed and yet remained substantially the same. This book is a wonderfulsupplement to any introduction to the Bible.”—Lawrence Boadt, CSPauthor, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction
Paperback; 140 pages; July 2006 Quantity
Softciver; 112 pages; July 2005 Quantity
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The perfect how-to for easy, quick Scripture reference and comprehension!
Using straightforward, accessible language, Scripture expert Scott Hahn explains the "nuts and bolts" of the Bible -- how it came to be, the types of literature found within it, and the thrust of each book -- in a handy, yet thorough, way that demystifies the Bible and simplifies understanding. 64 pages, paperback. Our Sunday Visitor 2008
