Bible Study

The Story Of The Bible: How It Came To Us
$11.95
The Bible has a story behind it. How did it come to us in its current form? Why did a number of early gospels never make it into the canon of Scripture? Which is the authentic text of the Bible? How was the Bible translated into English? What were the key issues about the Scriptures that divided Christians during the Reformation? A leading international scripture scholar, Fr. Henry Wansbrough, OSB, provides the answers to these questions and many more in this balanced, fast-paced, and entertaining account.

“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 explanations
of 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 wonderful
supplement to any introduction to the Bible.”
—Lawrence Boadt, CSPauthor, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction

Paperback; 140 pages; July 2006
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Where Is That in the Bible?
$12.95
Know Exactly What Scripture Means.

In his first book for Our Sunday Visitor, noted Catholic apologist Patrick Madrid helps you:
- Be absolutely certain your interpretation of Scripture is accurate
- Discover how the simple sentence "I never said you stole money" can be the key to understanding the entire Bible
- Answer any questions a non-Catholic might throw at you
- Learn exactly what the Bible teaches about the Pope, priestly celibacy, homosexuality, abortion, salvation, and other hot topics
- Obtain a working knowledge of Scripture so you can feel comfortable talking with Fundamentalists and Evangelicals
- Allow the life-giving truth and power of Scripture to transform your life
- Become an effective spokesman for the truth of Catholic teaching.

With comprehensive Scripture references, quotes from the great teachers of the Faith, tips on how to deflate even the most vehement arguments, as well as a list of verses typically used against Catholics with effective counterarguments, Where Is That in the Bible? is a great book of Scripture-based apologetics.

Paperback; 176 pages.
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To Praise, To Bless, To Preach, Cycle B
$15.95
OSV:0879738227

Spiritual Reflections on the Sunday Gospels, Cycle B

A superb homily preparation tool, this innovative approach to the Gospels of the Sundays of the B Cycle offers a series of short meditations. Utilizing an innovative way to interpret Sacred Scripture, this second volume in the To Praise, To Bless, To Preach series shows how Jesus lives in the Word of God and how the Word of God enables each of us to reach our fullest potential in life.

It is also a wellspring of insight for our personal journey to the happiness and holiness for which we have been created. Through prayerful contemplation of the Gospels, Peter John Cameron, O.P., empowers each of us to apply Jesus' teachings to our daily life.

Cycle B is year 2009, 2012, 2015, etc.
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Catholic Study Bible, Gospel According to Matthew
$9.95
IP:0898708176
The Gospel According to Matthew

With Commentary, Annotations and Topical Essays by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch

Based on the Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of the Gospel of Matthew, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what St. Matthew often assumes. Or they provide rich historical, cultural, geographical or theological information pertinent to the Gospel – information that bridges the distance between the biblical world and our own.

The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. The Topical Essays explore the major themes of Matthew's Gospel, often relating them to the doctrines of the Church. The Word Studies explain the background to important Bible terms, while the Charts summarize crucial biblical information "at a glance".

Each page also includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section that runs between the biblical text at the top of the page and the annotations at the bottom. Study Questions are provided for each chapter of the Gospel that can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes. An outline of Matthew's Gospel and several maps are also included.

Softcover
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On Genesis
$44.44
Saint Augustine Trans. Edmund Hill, O.P. John E. Rotelle, O.S.A. (ed.)

Augustine’s interest in Genesis began early in his life and escalated after his conversion to Christianity. His first work On Genesis: A Refutation of the Manichees written in 389 was followed by The Unfinished Literal Meaning of Genesis (begun in 393 but never completed), and The Literal Meaning of Genesis (completed in 415). He examines Genesis also in Books XI-XII of the Confessions and in Book XI of the City of God.

In all of these works Augustine attempts to unravel the thought and inner meaning of chapters 1 to 3 of the creation account as well as other passages of Genesis. The Literal Meaning of Genesis is considered one of his greatest works alongside the trilogy Confessions, The Trinity, and The City of God. Hardcover, New City Press Fall 2002

Treasures Uncovered: The Parables Of Jesus
$10.95
This six-session Scripture guide will help readers explore the surprising-and often challenging-dimensions of six of Jesus' parables. Each chapter includes the full Scripture text of the parable, a short commentary, and questions that will help readers to deepen their understanding of the story and reflect on its meaning for their own lives. Short In the Spotlight sections supplement the commentary with fascinating historical details, explanations of the Greek root words used in the original Gospels, and quotations from church fathers, saints, and contemporary Catholic writers.

Softciver; 112 pages; July 2005
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ST. JOSEPH ATLAS OF THE BIBLE
$10.95
A completely new Bible Atlas for the Bible reader and student, with 79 full-color computer-generated original maps of Bible lands. The maps are carefully annotated to show the routes of the great travelers such as Abraham, Moses, and Paul, major battles, migrations, and invasions. They also feature explanatory captions detailing the significance of places flagged. Richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, charts, and diagrams, with the text retelling clearly the story of God’s people from the call of Abraham to the early spread of the Christian Church.

Pages: 96; Size: 7 1/4 X 10; Cover: FLEXIBLE
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Scripture 101: An Intro to Reading the Bible
$14.95
by Fr. William J. Parker, C.Ss.R.

This is the second book in Liguori's 101 Series, and it takes the reader on a journey through the history of the Bible.

The first section of the book focuses on how the Bible came to be, understanding how the Bible was written, and a Catholic approach to Bible study. The second section deals with reading the Old Testament, recognizing the power of the prophet's words, and unraveling the secrets of apocalyptic literature. Understanding the New Testament is the topic of the third section, which explores the world into which Jesus was born, the world of Paul and his letters, and the Book of Revelations. The final section is the postscript, which explains the gospels the Church left behind.

Pages: 160; Size: 5.125" X 7.375"
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Beads and the Bible: Entering the Mysteries of Prayer
$9.95
LIG:817847
by Dr. John F. Craghan, professor emeritus of religious studies at St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI.

Prayer is a many-splendored reality--a response to great happiness and great sadness in times of normalcy and times of great upheaval. What happens when we pray? What is this exercise of communion with our God?

This book addresses these questions and more by illuminating specific biblical passages for each mystery of the Rosary, and helping the reader gain insight into the meaning of those texts and God's plan. It explores the use of the Rosary, the mysteries, and the depth of God's love for us.

As we gain insight into the meaning of biblical texts and try to discover God's plan in a variety of events, we experience such a state of awe that we may be overwhelmed with not being able to clearly see God's plans. As our love for God grows, we feel we are incapable of expressing such great love in simple terms.

Prayer and the mystery of the Rosary provide us a channel to communicate this pure love. This book gives the reader a chance to explore the mysteries of the rosary and examine various dimensions and aspects of prayer.

Paperback; 96 pages. Liguori, 2008.
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Douay-Rheims Bible Paperbound
$29.95
TAN:SB2056
The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible, translated between the years 1582 and 1610 and revised by Bishop Richard Challoner from 1749-1752, is the most accurate English translation of the Bible available today. It was the only Catholic translation of Scripture commonly in use for over 200 years and th publisher maintains that it is still the best and safest version of the Bible in English. Translated with profound respect for every word, the beautiful style of the Douay-Rheims Bible will instill in the reader a deeper understanding of the Word of God. Annotations, references and an historical and chronological index make it convenient for study as well as meditation.

Standard Size Paperback (5 1/2 x 8 inches)

Publisher: Tan/St. Benedict Press.
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The Bible Compass
$12.99
ASC:9781934217788
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).

Publisher: Ascension Press; Paperback; 174 pages.
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Understanding the Gospels
$9.95
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The last two hundred years show the emergence of an enormous growth industry in the field of Biblical analysis, particularly on the evidence presented in the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. But most often the exhaustive analysis brought to bear on the Gospels is dominated by a biased point-of-view against their authenticity. Authors who have taken the position of “liberal” criticism claim that the Gospels do not show the true Jesus, but one who has been idealized and mythologized by his followers.

Written by faculty from the University of Navarre, this book takes the approach of a careful study of the texts and their surrounding circumstances to show that the Gospels are both a reflection of the Apostles’ preaching about Jesus as well as trustworthy historical testimonies to his life and work.

Paperback; 196 pages.

The Navarre Bible - New Testament Expanded Edition
$79.95
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This latest edition of the Navarre Bible includes extensive Catholic commentary for the entire New Testament all in one volume. It has wide-ranging general introductions, individual book introductions, a table of sources cited, maps, and informative notes. Compiled by the faculty of the University of Navarre, the commentaries draw on a huge variety of sources: Church documents, the writings of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and the work of prominent spiritual writers. Scholarly yet readable, the Navarre Bible commentaries offer a comprehensive intellectual, historical, and spiritual survey of the riches of the New Testament. They are a wonderful aid in the prayerful reading of Scripture (Lectio Divina).

This hardback edition is larger (7 x 10 inches) to accommodate much more extensive commentary than in the Compact Edition. The commentary is also new. It avoids repetition between the Synoptic Gospels and pays more attention to the sense of the text. The larger trim size and more ample margin allows for easier reading and note-taking.

This is the first edition of a Navarre New Testament with all of the following features:

• commentary utilizing the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other recent Church documents including those of Pope Benedict XVI.

• extensive New Testament commentary all in one volume; large-format

• printed in two colors throughout (red and black)

• with RSVCE (English) and New Vulgate (Latin) texts on the same page

Size: 7 X 10 inches; Number of Pages: 1066; Hardback
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Navarre Bible: Wisdom Books
$44.95
Author: University of Navarre. This volume, which follows the pattern of the highly successful Navarre Bible New Testament, consists of the Revised Standard Version and the New Vulgate with a Commentary by members of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Navarre, Spain.

One of the most striking aspects of both these books is the use of poetry. Although poetic language is to be found in many Old Testament books, it is the predominant form in these ones. The book of Psalms and the Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon) contain lyric poetry, whereas the other books consist mainly of proverbs or aphorisms in verse form, and wisdom poems in varying lengths. This is primarily why the Psalms and the Song are described as poetical books, and the others as wisdom books.

This volume also contains notes, introductions, and Latin. The editors' notes, which are rarely very technical, are designed to elucidate the spiritual and theological message of the Bible.

Covers the Old Testament Books: JOB ~ PROVERBS ~ ECCLESIASTES ~ WISDOM ~ SIRACH
Hardcover, 560 pages, Scepter Publishers 2005.
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Navarre Bible - Gospels & Acts
$44.95
This handy volume contains the world-renowned commentary that appeared in the multi-volume edition of The Navarre Bible, as well as the complete English text (in the reliable Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition) of each of the first five New Testament books. Many consider The Navarre Bible to be the best Catholic commentary available today. It brings you practical, useful insights from on the Gospels and Acts from Church documents, the writings of the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and modern spiritual writers particularly St. Josemaria Escriva.

Hardcover, 912 pages, Scepter Publishers 2006.
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Navarre Bible: Major Prophets
$44.95
This volume of the Navarre Bible commentaries sheds light on the four "major" prophets of the Old Testament: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. In the language of the Bible, the words "prophet", "prophecy" etc. have quite a broad meaning, but all refer primarily to the idea of "speaking in the name of God". While each of these books of the Old Testament is unique in its message, there are three points that they all stress - belief in God, the future Messianic age, and ethical and social teaching. Like all the books in the Navarre series, this edition will help to deepen your understanding of these sacred texts.

Hardcover, 896 pages, Scepter Publishers 2005.
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Navarre Bible: Psalms & Song of Solomon
$44.95
This fourth volume of the Navarre Bible Old Testament commentaries sheds light on the simple beauty of the Psalms and Song of Solomon (Song of Songs). The Catechism teaches that the Psalms, “whether hymns or prayers of lamentation or thanksgiving, whether individual or communal, whether royal chants, songs of pilgrimage or wisdom-meditations…are a mirror of God’s marvelous deeds in the history of his people, as well as reflections of the human experiences of the Psalmist.”

Even though they often reflect events of the past, the Psalms still possess such direct simplicity and depth that they can be prayed sincerely in all times and conditions. This edition with its illuminating commentary will help make these prayers an important part of your life.

This sturdy hardcover contains the complete Latin and English texts of each book; commentary based on the writings of the great saints and doctors of the Church; and material on each book’s historical and Biblical context. Author: University of Navarre; Publisher: Scepter/Four Courts, 528 pages, Hardback, October 2003.
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Navarre Bible: Minor Prophets
$44.95
This volume of the Navarre Bible commentaries sheds light on the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. The Psalms aside, the books of the prophets are the Old Testament sources most often referred to in the New. Their message covers all aspects of Israelite and Christian faith - belief in One God, his chosen people, the Messiah and the path to salvation. Like all the books in the Navarre series, this edition will help to deepen your understanding of these sacred texts. This book completes the Navarre Bible Old Testament series.

Hardcover, 362 pages, Scepter Publishers 2008.
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From Glory to Glory
$16.95
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by Rea McDonnell

From Glory to Glory encourages scriptural/communal prayer as a path not only to personal holiness but to helping the community achieve its mission of reaching out to others. It offers abundant practical advice about starting a prayer group based on biblical readings and provocative discussion questions. Texts are selected from the Gospel of John and the Letters of Paul.

Perfect for bible study groups, homily preparation, evangelization, or catechesis.

"This wonderful resource is woven like a fine tapestry of historical context, theological reflection, and practical advice for guided prayer and reflection."

--Mary McGinnitty, Executive Director, Ignatian Volunteer Corps

Paperback; 184 pages; New City Press, Pub. 2011.
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Navarre Bible - Pentateuch
$44.95
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This volume of the renowned Navarre Bible helps you make the first five books of the Old Testament a vital part of your spiritual reading and practical growth in the Christian life. It contains the full English and Latin texts of these books, along with extensive and faithfully Catholic commentaries. Like other volumes in the world-renowned Navarre Bible series, these commentaries draw on Church documents, the exegesis of Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and the works of contemporary spiritual writers, in particularly St. Josemaria Escriva, who initiated the Navarre Bible project. Size: 6 X 9 Number of Pages: 820 Product Type: Hardback
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Essential Bible Handbook, The
$14.95
A Guide for CatholicsA Redemptorist Pastoral Publication; Compiled by Thomas M. Santa, C.Ss.R.

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
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Welcome to the Catholic Church on CD-ROM 4.0
$99.95
HM:1886877408
Version 4.0! An exciting multi-media presentation providing a complete guide to the Catholic Church. Two Catholic Bibles, Hundreds of Church Documents and Encyclicals, all Vatican II documents; 400 Saint stories; 2,000 years of Church History; Catholic Dogma; prayers; spirituality; 3,000 pages of moral teachings; Catechism of the Catholic Church;Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body; 1,500 pictures, music and so much more!! This awesome collection contains over 20 volumes, $500.00 worth of books on one CD-ROM. If you get one Catholic CD-ROM, this is the one to get! It's really all you need.
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