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A great read for the Pauline Year, commemorating the 2000th anniversary of the birth of the Apostle, proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI. The Pauline Year is from June 29, 2008 to June 29, 2009. Immerse yourself in the person of the Apostle Paul -- heroic in his martyr's death--but so recognizably human in his conversion story and subsequent letters to the faithful. Gain fresh insights into …
Created and hosted by popular author and youth speaker, Mark Hart, Thy Kingdom Come picks up where T3:The Teen Timeline left off, as Mark takes your teens on an in-depth journey into the heart of the Gospel. As in T3 , Mark's years of experience in youth ministry and teaching give him an unparalleled ability to keep teens engaged. Watch and enjoy as he draws on humor, relevant …
St. Paul's letters are intensely human documents. In the examination of such basic human questions as "What did he write the letters with?" "Did he use a secretary to record them?" and "What was his personal writing style?" much real information can be gathered regarding his thought without intimidating the average reader. Scholar Fr. Jerome Murphy-O'Connor OP. …
Rich Cleveland's latest thematic Catholic Bible study - from the Emmaus Journey series. In the Our Father, we are praying to God with words given to us by God. Yet how often do we pray the Our Father without a conscious understanding of what we ask of him? Popular author Rich Cleveland helps readers explore the meaning behind the words--and the meaning this prayer has for our lives as children …
The second in a series of Bible studies based on Proverbs 31, Graced and Gifted offers tools to help you create a home that will be a place of beauty and peace where the needs of your loved ones are met. Applying Sacred Scripture, Church teaching and pastoral wisdom, Kimberly Hahn helps you explore: Time management The art of homemaking, from creating a pleasant environment to clutter …
In his previous book The Origins of Christmas, Joseph F. Kelly answers common questions about the development of Christmas rituals and legends, and explores the history of the holiday. In this book Kelly turns to the infancy narratives to see what the New Testament tells us about the Nativity. Readers will likely discover that their Christmas celebrations, cards, pageants, and crèches …
This handy pamphlet from OSV gives you a brief introduction to the Bible and Bible Study in 6 easy-to-read pages.
Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament Volume 1: Introduction to the Bible Dianne Bergant This book is the first in the Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament Series. It gives detailed descriptions of the origins of the Bible, the forms of writing used, and the different translations. It also discusses the different ways that the Bible has been interpreted throughout …
Much of the popular understanding of the apostle Paul has been shaped, not by Paul's letters themselves, but by the Acts of the Apostles. This understanding, many believe, leads to misunderstanding Paul’s theology. In The Apostle Paul and the Pauline Tradition Stephen Finlan takes a new approach, focusing on the letters themselves. He views the Pauline tradition as including the …
These insights on the literary structure and theological argumentation of Paul's letters lead to a deeper and more unified understanding of Paul's message and spirituality. Explanations of apocalyptic literature, eschatology, and the kenotic hymn (Phil. 2:6-11) contribute to this thorough study of Paul's mind and theology. By Peter F. Ellis
Nothing is more central to the Church than preaching the gospel, and few have preached the gospel with the intensity and insight of St. Paul. Paul's letters play an important role in the New Testament and in the Roman Lectionary. Yet, despite their importance, Paul's teaching is seldom proclaimed from the pulpit. In Strategies for Preaching Paul , Frank Matera provides preachers with the …
What issues did Paul address in his letters? What can we know about his audience? Why is the authenticity of some of Paul's letters questioned? What was his distinctive message and how did he argue? Charles Puskas addresses these and other questions about each New Testament book written by or ascribed to the Apostle Paul in nine concise chapters including an overview of the letter genre and a …
Celebrate the Pauline Year with this new book to be published in August 2008. The teachings of the letters of St. Paul permeate just about everything Christians believe and practice, but many of us know very little about this great apostle of the Church. In Meeting St. Paul Today , one of the most respected scholars in the Catholic faith, Fr. Daniel Harrington, SJ, brings the letters of Paul …
Great resource for the Pauline Year – a celebration of 2000th anniversary of the apostle’s birth. This new release will be published in August 2008. A Still More Excellent Way is a wonderful resource for use during the Pauline Year and beyond. It provides readers with an inspiring introduction to the spiritual and moral wisdom of St. Paul through fifty-two brief selections from the …
This book is an easy-to-read account of salvation history that is suitable for Catholics of all ages, from high-schoolers to senior citizens, Catholicism & Scripture first provides a one-chapter summary (“The Big Picture”) of the Bible from Adam to St. Paul. The text then presents a chapter-by-chapter account of the important persons and events in both the Old and New …
This Leader's/Catechist's Manual accompanies the text "Catholicism and Scripture." SKU 12573. It includes outlines and detailed study questions.
Created and hosted by popular author and youth speaker, Mark Hart, Thy Kingdom Come picks up where T3 left off, as Mark takes your teens on an in-depth journey into the heart of God. As in T3 , Mark's years of experience in youth ministry and teaching give him an unparalleled ability to keep teens engaged. Watch and enjoy as he draws on humor, relevant "everyday" examples, vital …
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