This series of reflections explains in simple terms the daily Scripture readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, drawing on everyday life experiences to bridge the gap between the ancient biblical texts and today's world.Endorsements"Ashes to Flames guides us to new personal growth and depth. This Lenten journey will fill you with courage, hope, and compassion at a time when the world and you need it most."—Robert J. Wicks, author, Prayers for Uncertain Times."This book is a treasure chest!...
This commentary examines Galatians section by section with attention both to expounding the text and to pointing out many background aspects that help explain it. These include: biblical background, the living Christian tradition (including history of interpretation, magisterial documents, the Catechism, and liturgy), historical and cultural background, and the impact of the letter on spirituality and theology.
The author interprets Galatians within the context of Paul's theology but with cons...
This commentary examines Galatians section by section with attention both to expounding the text and to pointing out many background aspects that help explain it. These include: biblical background, the living Christian tradition (including history of interpretation, magisterial documents, the Catechism, and liturgy), historical and cultural background, and the impact of the letter on spirituality and theology. The author interprets Galatians within the context of Paul's theology but with consid...
In seven concise chapters, Mercy and the Bible presents an overview of the Bible's teaching on mercy and why it remains an important theme in our day. Beginning with the special biblical vocabulary of mercy. the chapters present summaries of both Old and New Testament teachings. The addition of reflection questions at the end of each chapter makes it a useful tool for either individual or small group study. Although the inspiration for the book was the recent "year of mercy," it is a theme that ...
In seven concise chapters, Mercy and the Bible presents an overview of the Bible's teaching on mercy and why it remains an important theme in our day. Beginning with the special biblical vocabulary of mercy. the chapters present summaries of both Old and New Testament teachings. The addition of reflection questions at the end of each chapter makes it a useful tool for either individual or small group study. Although the inspiration for the book was the recent "year of mercy," it is a theme that ...
This book describes the history of the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, its content, its importance, and how it has helped to direct the future of Roman Catholic biblical studies.
This book describes the history of the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, its content, its importance, and how it has helped to direct the future of Roman Catholic biblical studies.
Readings, reflections and prayers in the context of St. Paul to assist contemporary believers in reflecting on the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
"The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of the soul, discerning the thoughts of the heart.""So proclaims the Letter of the Hebrews. Yet for many persons biblical word of God is less a sharp sword than a crutch, supporting rather than piercing them. Interpreted as they have 'always' heard it, Scripture tells exactly what they want to hear. Modern critical investigation of the Bible can change that radically."Raymond E. Brown, a Catholic Su...
Significant essays from this well-known biblical scholar."The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of the soul, discerning the thoughts of the heart.""So proclaims the Letter of the Hebrews. Yet for many persons biblical word of God is less a sharp sword than a crutch, supporting rather than piercing them. Interpreted as they have 'always' heard it, Scripture tells exactly what they want to hear. Modern critical investigation of the Bible c...
