Here you can find resources for using and studying the Bible including Biblical dictionaries, Catholic Bible studies and commentaries, Bible tabs, Bible maps, CDs to help learn more about the Bible, books about the Bible and Biblical issues, and children's Biblical resources.

Adrienne Von Speyr Adrienne von Speyr, whom Hans Urs von Balthasar credits with having an incalculable influence on his own writing, examines the mission of thirty-four figures in salvation history, from Abraham, through Moses, David, Elijah, and Isaiah, to the New Testament era and Our Lady. Mission is central to Christian life, and if we are to do justice to what God chooses for us, we can …

 The Exodus can be viewed as the defining moment in Israel’s history, for it was then that God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt and to a life of freedom as His people. Adventures in Exodus : Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that more than just seeking to free His people physically from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free His people …

Hans Urs von Balthasar Commenting on the pastoral questions taken up by Saint Paul in his letters to the Corinthians, Hans Urs von Balthasar offers a meditative interpretation of Paul's writings and difficulties with the Christians at Corinth. He discusses the different roles of pastors and believers, and we see how the problems are resolved through Paul's advice, example and prayerful …

Though a number of texts for teaching Biblical Greek now exist, most are plagued by various deficiencies that detract from effective instruction within the time limits set by most college and seminary programs. This new primer by N. Clayton Croy offers a succinct, single-volume introduction to Biblical Greek that has already been tested in classrooms around the country. Taking a primarily …

Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this latest volume in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series leads readers through a penetrating study of St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews , 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 …

Jeff Cavins, Gayle Somers "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ," St. Jerome reminded us.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#133) also tells us how critical Scripture is to our faith life.  In this groundbreaking new scripture study, Galatians:  A New Kind of Freedom Defended, you will discover an exciting and comprehensive journey into the …

The Way Of The Lord - A Bible Study On St. Mark's Gospel - 5 CD Set Tim Gray What exactly does the Christian life consist of? How can we know what it truly means to be Christians? These questions and more are considered in the first ten chapters of the gospel of Mark. For Mark, the theme of “the way of the Lord” plays an important role throughout his gospel.  From the moment …

This "Concise Bible History" is the ideal way for all Catholics to become acquinated with the history of God's Chosen People in both the Old and the New Testament. Written in a clear easy-to-read style, it offers an excellent summary of Bible History from Creation to our Lord's life, death, and resurrection and on to the birth of the Church. It provides capsule comments, catechetical …

"Come and See" The Gospel of John is the answer for those seeking a truly Catholic Bible study.  It will build your faith, increase your understanding and draw you closer to He who said, "I am the way, and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). Insightful Scripture study with a profoundly Catholic vision Numerous references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church …

Living for a Just Society Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives By Kevin Perrotta For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means no …

Come and See - Prophets and Apostles, Catholic Bible Study Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D. Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D Prophets and Apostles combines the “old” and the “new”—covering eleven prophets of the Old Testament and five apostles of the New Testament. Richly supplemented by passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, various prayers of the saints, …

One of the most significant changes initiated by the Second Vatican Council was the direct encouragement for Catholics to rediscover the Bible. Unfortunately, education has lagged behind Catholic interest in exploring the Bible and its mysteries. Consequently, vital questions, including how to read and interpret the Bible, remain unanswered for many Christians. In Biblical Fundamentalism, …

About this book: The Johannine Epistles are today read as an important part of the Johannine literature. Yet the meaning of the text is often unclear. Part of the problem arises because, although 1 John is called an Epistle, it lacks the formal marks of an Epistle. In 1, 2, and 3 John , John Painter illuminates the relationship 1, 2, and 3 John have to each other and to the Gospel. Painter …

Do you want to know what the Scriptures really say about the Second Coming and the End Times? Read this book.   Is Jesus Coming Soon? provides an urgently needed Catholic perspective on this important topic which is so little preached and taught about in ordinary Catholic life today. Basing himself on solidly Catholic scriptural and theological studies, Martin nevertheless …

An excellent one volume Catholic dictionary of the Bible written by respected Catholic Biblical scholar John L. McKenzie S.J. and originally published in 1965. The entries are compact with many Biblical references. This is the best one volume orthodox Catholic Bible dictionary available in the English language and is a 1995 reprint. This essential reference tool should be on the …

Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis To the unstudied eye, Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. Erasmo Leiva here acts as our guide, showing Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short …

Blaise Arminjon, S.J. What book of the Old or New Testament has generated the most commentaries in the history of the Church? Not John’s Gospel, not Paul’s letter to the Romans, not the prophet Isaiah, no, it is the Song of Songs. It is a book that is unknown to many Catholics, and shocking to those who discover it for the first time because of its descriptions of a lover and his beloved—God …

“Come and See” KIDS Friends of God , written for pre-school and early elementary school children, is fun and easy to use. The content is biblical and solidly Catholic, and teaches the Ten Commandments as well as some traditional Catholic prayers..   Each chapter contains: a Bible story a memory verse an illustration to color perforated pages for easy removal a simple craft …

Reviews - In the desert of biblical scholarship that tries to deconstruct or get behind the texts, the patristic commentators let the pure, clear waters of Christian faith flow from its scriptural source. Preachers, teachers and Bible students of every sort will want to drink deeply from The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Fr. Richard John Neuhaus , president of Religion and Public …

The Great Adventure D-Ring Binder keeps all the Great Adventure Bible Timeline components organized into one handy, complete Study System. The Binder comes with the Study Set Questions and Study Set Responses (96 pages each and hole punched).   The Binder also holds all the components from the Bible Timeline Seminar Pack, which you may have received if you attended a Bible Timeline …

The New American Bible {Concise} Concordance Keyed to the latest edition of the New American Bible. The New American Bible Concise Concordance is a highly useful word index to all 73 books of the New American Bible. Arranged in alphabetical order, it shows the book, chapter, and verse location of the most prominent words in the NAB and supplies several words of the context in which each word …

Martin Cothran Between 382 and 405 AD, St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin from the original languages.  His goal was not only accuracy , but also simplicity.  The result was the Latin Vulgate, a version of the Bible that could be read and understood by those who knew "common Latin," spoken by the people of the time.  Because of this, the Latin of the Vulgate provides …

Come and See Catholic Bible Study: Moses and Torah covers the Old Testament books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Study the ways in which God reveals Himself to Moses, delivers His chosen people from slavery in Egypt, and gives the law. Special Features : Large, easy-to-use format Vivid commentary Encourages use of Scripture and the Catholic Catechism Questions that prompt …

God truly speaks to us through his word. The fifty-six meditations in this book by well-known Scripture commentator George Martin provide a bridge between what Scripture meant when it was written and what Scripture means in our lives today. These meditations are concise, insightful, faith filled, and challenge us to put into practice our calling as disciples of Christ. Meditations are …

You Can Understand the Bible by Peter Kreeft Catholics are often intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the Bible. But now popular author and teacher Peter Kreeft has written a clear road map of the Bible, focusing his keen insight and engaging wit on the core message of each book. Sparkling with intelligence and Kreeft's trademark humor, You Can Understand the Bible …

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Our Father “is truly the summary of the whole Gospel” (no. 2761). Catholics pray the Lord’s Prayer whenever they worship at Mass and say the Rosary, and other Christians pray it frequently as well. Join Scott Hahn (accompanied by St. Cyprian, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Augustine) as he unlocks the riches of the Lord’s Prayer. Imprimatur: …

About this book: Crisis in the church is not a new phenomenon. In fact, the church has always been—and probably always will be—involved in some kind of crisis. Even in the apostolic period, which is regarded by many as the church's golden age, there were serious crises coming both from the outside, as in 1 Peter, and from the inside, as in Jude and 2 Peter. The three short New Testament …

Reviews - In the desert of biblical scholarship that tries to deconstruct or get behind the texts, the patristic commentators let the pure, clear waters of Christian faith flow from its scriptural source. Preachers, teachers and Bible students of every sort will want to drink deeply from The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Fr. Richard John Neuhaus , president of Religion and Public …

The Catholic Bible Study Handbook offers Catholics a popular approach to personal and group Bible study. Everything you need to know to begin studying the Bible is contained in this easy-to-use guide. The Catholic Bible Study Handbook puts a wealth of information at your fingertips. It makes the study of Scripture a rich and rewarding experience, helping you to understand God's Word and to …

Step Four in The Great Adventure Bible Study Formation Series! Adventures in Revelations Jeff Cavins The Adventures in Revelation Study Set is a crucial part of this 10-week series.  The binder contains both study questions and their corresponding answers to guide students along through their study of the book of Revelation. About Adventures in Revelation: The fourth and final …

Relating to Others as Jesus Would Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives By Kevin Perrotta For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means …

The Bible is a collection of the greatest stories of all time and Father Alfred McBride's Teen Guide to the Bible is the perfect way to engage and inspire teens through God's word. Father McBride presents Bible stories that give teens a true sense of the flow of salvation history and the life of Christ. From the creation of the cosmos and our first parents to Pentecost Sunday and the martyrdom …

Adrienne Von Speyr The fourth and final volume in von Speyr's meditations on the Gospel of St. John, the mystic continues her reflections here on the first five chapters of John and the beginning of the public life of Our Lord. She shares moving meditations on such profound and dramatic scenes as the witness of John the Baptist, the call of the disciples, the wedding at Cana, the cleansing of …

Reviews - In the desert of biblical scholarship that tries to deconstruct or get behind the texts, the patristic commentators let the pure, clear waters of Christian faith flow from its scriptural source. Preachers, teachers and Bible students of every sort will want to drink deeply from The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Fr. Richard John Neuhaus , president of Religion and Public …

Can the psalm found in the Sunday liturgy truly nourish our prayer? A Short Dictionary of the Psalms helps Christians who pray the psalms to return to the sources of these ancient inspired texts and understand them better and thus to participate more fully in this great school of prayer and the interior life that the Church has received from Israel. The psalms have deeply influenced, and …

First and Second Timothy and Titus have for many years borne the collective title “The Pastoral Epistles.” Both their style and their content make it difficult to locate them within the corpus of Pauline letters, and recent scholarship most often considers them pseudonymous, works that imitate Paul’s letters but apply the apostle’s teaching to the concerns of a later time, two or more decades …

The Seminar Pack to accompany the Adventures in Revelation set consists of the following three items: The Seminar Workbook (20 pages), the Bible Timeline Chart and the Adventures in Revelation insert card.

  Adrienne Von Speyr The mystic von Speyr continues her reflections on the Gospel of John, concentrating here on the discourses of Jesus in chapters 6-12. The various other events included by Saint John in these chapters are seen primarily by him as the occasion for new confrontations between Jesus and his disputants. These reflections present the moment in which the limited, …

Scripture commentator George Martin leaves no stone unturned in his fascinating exploration of the Gospel of Mark. His verse-by-verse explanations are easy to understand and always begin and end with the premise that God has something to say to his people through his word. The book features interesting details relating to the history, geography, and culture of Palestine, along with definitions …

A Dr. Scott Hahn Bible Study on CD. St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans is perhaps the single most disputed scriptural book dividing Catholics and Protestants. Does Romans teach that man is saved by faith alone, as Luther asserted? How will "all Israel be saved?" as St. Paul prophesies in this amazing letter? Is it possible that what many believe to be the most "Protestant" …

A Quick Journey through the Bible is an 8-Part introduction to The Bible Timeline learning system. It is designed to give a brief overview of salvation history, from Genesis through the resurrection of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church. Students will learn about the spiritual benefits of Bible study, and how to enter deeper into "His-story" as they begin their study …

  "Priests have long been hoping for a Catholic Concordance. Here is one-and a good one." Ecclesiastical Review, 1942   "For many years there has been a wide, urgent demand for an English work ... which provides the reader with every passage of the Bible containing a given word. But the labor involved is so nearly prohibitive that the demand has remained unsatisfied …

The How-To Book Of The Bible - Everything You Need To KNow But No One Ever Taught You Karl A. Schultz Perhaps you know very little about the Bible ... or enough to realize there's so much more to discover! Maybe your previous attempts to read the Bible have not been fruitful, and you don't get much out of the readings at Mass. You observe the role the Bible plays in the lives of others and …

The newest volume in the continuing series of "devotional commentaries" on the New Testament from the scholars at Word Among Us Press. August 15, 2007 publication date.

What would you get if you combined the Lectionary with the Catechism of the Catholic Church?   If you're a catechist, a homilist, or an in-the-pew Catholic who's searching for a way to get more out of Sunday Mass ...   ... this is the resource for you. Opening the Scriptures is a one-of-a-kind book tailor-made for those who teach, those who preach, and those who continue to reach for …

The contemporary theologian and mystic Adrienne Von Speyr gives a verse by verse commentary on St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians that is the fruit of her own contemplative meditation and prayer.

By Patrick Madrid "Not only will reading Scripture daily enrich and nourish your soul but it will also provide you with solid answers to many of life's most urgent questions."—from the Introduction If you are less than familiar with the Bible, you might be surprised at what you'll find there. Is drinking alcohol a sin? Do Christians have an absolute assurance of salvation? Is …

By Kevin Perrotta Your Invitation to Scripture is a friendly introduction to the Bible for Catholic readers. It gives an excellent orientation for those approaching Bible study for the first time and a superb refresher for experienced students of Scripture. Kevin Perrotta explains the Catholic approach to Scripture: how to read the Bible, drawing on the resources of Catholic tradition and …

What makes this scholarly commentary on the Gospel of Luke stand apart from others is that, from beginning to end, this is a unique "literary analysis" - focusing solely on the Gospel as it appears and not on its source or origin, this commentary richly and thoroughly explores just what St. Luke is saying and how he says it. Luke Timothy Johnson is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New …