Download or read book A Catholic Guide to the Bible written by and published by Catholic Home Study Service. This book was released on 2015-10-10 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a Catholic, what do you think of the Bible? Do you feel drawn to it, yet somewhat intimidated by it? When you try to read the Bible, do you soon become discouraged by its many difficult passages, by page after page of strange names, by the stories that seem unrelated to your life today or by the frequent portrayal of unfamiliar customs and practices? This revised and expanded edition of A Catholic Guide to the Bible will help readers overcome such obstacles. For each of the seventy three books in the Bible, Father Lukefahr offers pertinent historical background, information about the author and the literary style of work and the theological interpretation of selected passages based on the latest Scripture scholarship and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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 110 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.
Download or read book The Year of Faith written by Mitch Pacwa and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our society is struggling with what Pope Benedict has called "profound crisis of faith that has affected many people." In response, the Holy Father has called us all to a Year of Faith from October 2012 to November 2013. We see the signs all around us: the demand for science to prove everything before we can believe it, the role of media and celebrities who deny the existence of God and denounce the role of the Church, and the ease in which we can all isolate God and faith into only one part of our life. In a follow-up to his best selling St. Paul Bible Study for Catholics during the year of St. Paul, Fr. Mitch Pacwa once again leads Catholics to a deeper understanding of Pope Benedict's call to action for the year. Perfect for individual or group study, this book is a wonderful guide to experiencing a conversion, growing in faith, and following Jesus Christ more closely. It shows us how to integrate every component of our life – relationships, morality, work, recreation, and all – into a meaningful whole. Make the most of Pope Benedict's Year of Faith, walking hand in hand with Fr. Pacwa as he guides you through the beauty and insights of Scripture in relationship to your everyday life.
Download or read book How to Read the Bible Everyday written by Carmen Rojas and published by Servant Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Read the Bible Every Day helps Catholics read through the entire Bible. It includes an easy-to-use plan for beginners as well as plans for those already reading Scripture regularly. It even includes a supplemental reading plan keyed to the Church year. The three-year plan involves only 5-7 minutes a day of reading the Bible. Two-year and one-year reading plans give the more ambitious reader the opportunity to read Scripture 10-15 or 20-30 minutes a day. The two-year plan follows the daily readings of the liturgy. Its compact size means you can easily slip it inside your study Bible. Here is an invaluable guide for Catholics who want to grow in their understanding of God's Word.
Download or read book The Quick Reference Guide to the Catholic Bible written by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan and published by The Word Among Us Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many times have you wanted some context and background about a book of the Bible but didn’t have the time to wade through a long commentary? The Quick Reference Guide to the Catholic Bible is a concise guide that is meant to orient you as you read the various books of the Bible—something you can keep by your side and glance at quickly before going back to your prayer.
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.
Download or read book St Joseph New Catholic Bible written by Catholic Book Publishing Corp and published by Catholic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 2480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Giant Type Edition of the St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) is the first complete Bible in this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation. With the needs of an aging population and those with limited vision in mind, the focus in this edition is placed on the text, which is arranged for easy reading. Rich explanatory notes are gathered at the end of each book to allow for full pages of the edition's highly readable 14 pt. type, the largest type of any Catholic Bible in a comparable size. This edition, intended to be used by Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, as well as private devotion and group study, comes in a convenient 6-1/2" x 9-1/4" format, features gold page edging, and is durably and attractively bound in flexible gold-stamped black Dura-Lux. Enhanced Features Decorative Presentation Page Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section Old and New Testament Timelines Over 20 Full-Color Photographs 8 Full-Color Maps List of the Miracles and Parables of Jesus Lavish Panoramic Illustrations Key Ideas of the Bible Other Noteworthy Features Learning about Your Bible The Importance of the New Testament Books of the Bible by Religious Tradition Doctrinal Bible Index List of Popes
Download or read book Catholic Doctrine in Scripture written by Gregory Oatis and published by Ascension Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Catholic Doctrine in Scripture" is a compendium of scripture verses, topically arragned and easy to use, which confirm the scriptural affirmation of over 55 Catholic teachings-particularly those that Catholics and Protestants traditionally dispute.
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.
Download or read book You Are the Catholic Brand written by Matthew Kilmurry and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What kind of Catholic are you, and how can you show
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 125 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. 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? 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).
Download or read book The Great Adventure Catholic Bible written by Jeff Cavins and published by Ascension Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Catholic Children s Bible Leader Guide written by Joanna Dailey and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Catholic Children's Bible Leader Guide is the perfect tool to help lead young children to a deeper understanding of Scripture. Through an engaging and interactive process, the guide uses the Understand It!, Live It!, and Tell It! sidebars to lead young people through the Bible. Background materials, strategies, and activities are included to assist in the process of introducing children to Scripture All materials included in the leader guide are reproducible
Download or read book Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation written by Pope Paul VI. and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the "word of God." Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context.
Download or read book My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories written by and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 175 Bible stories, accompanied by prayer suggestions, references to where the story appears in Catholic liturgy, suggestions for family activities related to the story, and quotations.
Download or read book The Bible Recap written by Tara-Leigh Cobble and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times. Understanding it well seems to require reading it thoroughly (and even repeatedly), but who wants to read something they don't understand? If you've ever wanted to read through the Bible or even just wanted to want to read it, The Bible Recap is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, these recaps explain and connect the story of Scripture, section by section. Soon you'll see yourself as a child of God who knows and loves His Word in the ways you've always hoped for. You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about Himself in the story He's telling. "Tara-Leigh gets me excited to read the Bible. Period. I have found a trusted guide to walk me into deeper understanding of the Scriptures."--MICHAEL DEAN MCDONALD, the Bible Project
Download or read book A Concise Catholic Guide to the Bible written by Matthew Nathan and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Bible! This introduction to the Bible will help you view the bible as one, comprehensible story of God's love for us. In it, you will find: *maps, charts, and timelines to situate each book of the Bible; *summaries and notable quotes to help biblical comprehension; and *appendices that show the Holy Land and central worship sites throughout key moments in salvation history. By the end of the book, you'll be able to turn to any section of the Bible and understand how it fits into the larger story of God's love for us!
