Books that explain themes of the Bible, resources to help understand the Bible, how to respond to challenges of the Catholic faith and belief in the Bible, books about the Bible in general, and more.

What Does the Bible Say About The End Times? A Catholic View by William Kurz, S.J.   Where did we come from? Where are we going? How will the world come to an end?   Has God given us clues from which we can deduce an end-time scenario? Will believers be "raptured," spared the tribulation of cataclysmic times? Many Catholics find themselves confused by current speculations among …

Gregory Oatis Catholic Doctirne in Scripture is a compendium of scripture verses, topically arranged and easy to use, which confirm the scriptural affirmation of Catholic teachings - particularly those that Catholics and Protestants traditionally dispute. Of course, since it was the Church herself who - through the power of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon her by Christ - promulgated the book we …

This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word.  The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book.  …

This instruction contains the following: Methods and Approaches for Interpretation Hermeneutical Questions Characterstics of Catholic Interpretation Interpretation of the Bible in the Life of the Church

Imprimatur: Dr. Mutz - Vicar General, Freiburg-im-Breisgau.

Fr. Thomas M. Santa , C.Ss.R. This 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 …

Courageous Women, a Bible study by Stacy Mitch, will help you see the women of the Bible as elder sisters in faith. As Stacy unfolds the stories of these heroic women through insightful reflections and questions, you will understand salvation history more deeply, be challenged to grow in godliness, and discover that the struggles these women faced are strikingly similar to those we face today. …

  By Scott Hahn, Ph.D ONE OF THE CENTURY'S MOST POWERFUL. CATHOLIC APOLOGISTS REFLFLECTS UPON GOD'S UNCHANGING, COVENANT LOVE The eloquent teachings of Scott Hahn have moved thousands of Catholic Christians to a more vital expression of their faith. In A Father Who Keeps His Promises, the popular Catholic apologist explores the "covenant love" God reveals to us through die …

Stacy Mitch "Finally, a Bible study for women that draws upon the richness of our Catholic tradition!  This study promotes an authentic Christian feminism by calling women to holiness in all walks of life." - Mary Cunningham Agee , Executive Director, The Nurturing Network Having been in a number of prayer groups over the years, I can readily see how very helpful this Bible …

Fr. Frank Chacon Jim Burnham Provides the basic tools to read and interpret the Bible correctly. Shows how to effectively refute the errors of some modern biblical scholars.   Can you answer these questions? Why do you Catholics call your priests "father" when Mt 23:9 clearly says "call no man father"? Why do you Catholics worship the Eucharist? Isn't it just a symbolic piece of bread? …

Stacy Mitch Courageous Virtue, the second bible study of Stacy Mitch's popular Courageous series, offers practical ways to grow in Christian virtue. Questions throughout each chapter offer material for discussion and new insights. Those who seek God's grace to grow in faith, hope, and love will find this book an inspirational guide. Imprimatur: Gilbert Sheldon, D.D., D. Min., Bishop of …

Quizzes to a Street Preacher are 10 pamphlets on subjects people most often ask about the Catholic religion.  They are written by Fathers Rumble and Carty of Radio Replies Press fame, experts in the field of apologetics and convert-making (Father Rumble was himself a convert).  Each one is a 32-page, vest-pocket booklet of questions and answers that are brief, economically …

This is a multi-fold pamphlet set that includes Bibles Thumpers 1 & 2.

If God is just, why do the innocent suffer and the wicked prosper? That question, one of the most profound and troubling in life, finds its definitive answer in the New Testament. But it was first asked—and answered—in the Old Testament’s Book of Job, the story of a perfectly upright, God-fearing man who, at the height of his prosperity, is smitten by a series of appalling …

Why do Catholic Bibles have more books in their Old Testaments than the Protestant and Jewish Bibles of today? Did the Catholic Church add books to Scripture or did Protestantism remove them? What was the Bible of the earliest Christians? Does my Bible have the same books as the historic, early Christian Bible? Are the Jewish people of today using different Scriptures than they used in …

The Starter Pack with Audio includes the 33” full-color chart, the full-color bookmark, memory bead wristband, study helps/reading plan, and a one-hour overview talk Taking the Great Adventure.  In this talk, Jeff Cavins, Tim Gray and Sarah Christmyer guide you through the “ins and outs” of the color-coded timeline chart and offer you a compelling a glimpse in the …

Dr. Antonio Fuentes The Bible continues to be the outstanding bestseller, and no doubt will maintain that position; but that does not mean that it is read as much as it might be or that people find it easy to read.  Often this is due to their not having a good overall grasp of what the Bible is, what it is teaching and what it is not teaching, and how its various books fit together.  …

  Vol I From the Beginning to the Exile and Vol II From the Exile to AD 135 By far the most readable history of the Old Testament ever written Abbott Giuseppe Ricciotti renders it comprehensible. Volume One starts with the dawn of history, discusses the great empires which were to figure so largely in Israel’s destiny, and carries the history of the Chosen People from Abraham down …

The Scripture Source Book for Catholics is a collection of information about Scripture gathered to help people of faith learn about the Catholic understanding and interpretation of Scripture and enrich their lives through reflection on the word of God. This must-have resource provides background information on the divine inspiration of Scripture, the people who wrote it, the Bible as an …

An excellent introduction to the Sacred Scriptures!

Matthew Pinto & Katherine Andes There is no greater gift that a Catholic parent or teacher can give to a child than a firm grounding in the faith.  When they are strengthened in their faith, a child can truly soar and develop into the person God calls them to be.  These fifty Catholic flash cards will help you train your children in the love of God and the truths of the …

  Is your Catholic child or student prepared to respond to these questions?   I. "Why do Catholics teach things that are not in the Bible?" 2. "How can you believe a piece of bread is really Jesus?" 3. Why is purgatory necessary? You're either saved or not saved." 4. "Are you born again?" 5. "Why pray to Mary when you can go directly to Jesus?" 6. "Why tell your sins to a priest? A …

In his new book Envoy of the Messiah , Stephen Pimentel completes the journey he began in the popular Witnesses of the Messiah . Envoy of the Messiah invites the reader to walk in the footsteps of St. Paul in his mission to the Gentiles, as told in Acts of the Apostles 16–28. Through nine lessons, each including stimulating discussion questions, the reader is challenged to encounter …

Donde Obtuvimos La Biblia - Nuestra Deuda Con La Iglesia Catolica Henry Graham La Biblia es catolica. En En Donde Obtuvimos la Biblia, Henry Graham explica como la Iglesia Catolica recopilo el texto sagrado, como los monjes medievales lo preservaron, y como los estudiosos catolicos - no los reformistas protestantes - fueron los primeros en entregar la Biblia a los cristianos en sus propios …

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 …

Where did the Bible come from? Who wrote the Bible, and when, where and why? How was it assembled into a single volume and how did has this book become as widely available as it is? How can we correctly interpret the Bible? Why should we read the Bible? - This comprehensive new series addresses all these questions, and many more! This DVD study kit includes: 2 Disc DVD set - Where Did the …

Where is THAT in the Bible?.  It's the most common question fundamentalists ask.  And it's easy to answer--if you have this book handy.  Tabbed for quick reference.

In American seminaries today, there is a very limited amount of time available to most students for language study. And yet, a working knowledge of the original language of the New Testament is imperative for informed exegesis of the biblical texts. Written with this difficult situation in mind, Read It in Greek offers a concise, one-semester introduction to the Greek language of the New …

Bring alive an ancient language in Teach Yourself Biblical Hebrew: A Complete Course . The book uses an engaging approach to teach you the words, phrases, and grammar of Biblical Hebrew. It features selections of original text to show the language in action.The book introduces you to the grammar in a gradual manner and in plain English, so you are not overwhelmed by its complexities. You …

Learn the origins of the Bible and trace the role of the Catholic Church in compiling, preserving, and revering the Bible throughout history.  If you love the written word of God, you owe it to yourself to read this book. This edition also includes Graham's conversion story--a compelling account of how this Calvinist minister was drawn to the Catholic faith and eventually became a bishop. …

Catholics tend to shy from St. John’s Apocalypse (or “The Book of Revelation”), and understandably so: perhaps no other book of the Bible has been more abused by Protestants who claim to find in its mysterious symbols the basis for vain prophecies and false teachings. But, explains C.C. Martindale, SJ, there is a right way to read the Apocalypse, and a great reward for those …

Take an amazing journey into the depths of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation and learn how to explore the literal, allegorical, moral and analogical senses of Scripture.  Whether you've been studying Scripture for years, or are encountering it for the very first time, this book is an invaluable tool that will help you see biblical revelation afresh, as Christians have done for 2000 …

In this book Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, presents the Word of God as a living reality in the Church. God's Word, according to Ratzinger, is encountered in the Bible, in Tradition, and through the teaching Office of the Bishop, who, through apostolic succession, is to be the servant of and witness to the divine Word. Ratzinger examines as well the relationship between the …

Transformed by Grace Scripture, Sacraments and the Sonship of Christ by Dom Wulstan Mork, O.S.B.; Foreword by Scott Hahn The author explores Scripture to discover Christ's purpose in creating the sacraments. He explains that Christ designed them to give human beings the Holy Spirit, who would unite them to God as his adopted children. And as God's own children, endowed with this reality by the …

Which bible Should You Read? Thomas A. Nelson Which Bible Should You Read? is a short, provocative analysis showing which is the most accurate, safest English translation of the Bible. Not so surprisingly, the Douay-Rheims traditional Catholic version of the Bible emerges from this analysis and comparison as the best, safest, most accurate Bible in English of the ten versions compared.

Dr. Scott Hahn A remarkable series that shows how the Catholic Church is the culmination of salvation history and the fulfillment of God's covenants with His people in the Old Testament. One Holy Family:  From Adam to Noah One Holy Tribe:  Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob One Holy Nation:  Moses, Aaron, Levi One Holy Kingdom:  David and Solomon One Holy Church:  Jesus and the …

1Reverence and Awe Collector Cards are carefully crafted collector cards intended to foster reverence and love for the Mass, as well as Traditions and Devotions within the Catholic Church.  Each of the 28 cards offers illustrations of Vessels, Vestments, Sacramentals, or Church Furnishings and are complimented by selected phrases from the rich text of the Mass. Cards measure 2 1/2in. x 3 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This book is a new release and will be published in May 2008.

What the Bible Really Is     Some people look at the Bible and see a collection of stories that teach us how to live good and happy lives. Others regard it more as a historical record of the Jewish and Christian peoples. Still others prefer to stress that Scripture is nothing less than the voice of God revealed to mankind. In this classic work you will discover that the Bible is …

Throughout this century the Epistle of James has been viewed consistently as a disjointed set of instructions. In A Spirituality of Perfection Patrick Hartin differs from this approach by showing that the "call for perfection" provides a unifying meaning for the epistle. Examining the concept of perfection against the background of the Graeco-Roman world, the Old Testament, and the Septuagint, …

This is an epic tale of war, heroism, treachery, and tragedy. It is from a time when God and religion were the center of existence for all men and women. This is a story of a woman and the strength she gave her seven sons. It is the story of an old man who realized manhood and wisdom meet in old age. It is the story of a man and his five sons who left everything and sacrificed their lives to …

Origen (185-ca. 254), one of the most prolific and influential of the early Church Fathers, is best known to us for his Scripture exegesis. Henri de Lubac’s History and Spirit is a landmark study of Origen’s understanding of Scripture and his exegetical methods. In exploring Origen’s efforts to interpret the four different senses of Scripture, de Lubac leads the reader …