Lovely Like Jerusalem
The Fufillment of the Old Testament in Christ and the Church
Item Number: 58198
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The highly regarded spiritual writer and theologian, Fr. Aidan Nichols,
OP, presents an overview of the Old Testament, what it is, its
relationship to the New Testament, and how it is crucial for being
familiar with the Old Testament to really understand in a deeper way
the richness and message of the New. In particular, he shows that it is
crucial to grasp that connection in order to better understand and
believe in the message and person of Christ.
Ignorance
of the Old Testament makes it impossible to grasp the entire divine
plan which stretches between the Two Testaments, says Nichols. We
cannot read the great theologians, saints and scripture commentators of
all ages without the Old Testament. Even understanding and appreciating
the art of the Church is impossible if the Old Testament is a closed
book for us.
Nichols had the help of biblical experts from
various Christian denominations—notably Evangelicals and Anglicans—in
writing this appealing work. He also draws on the Fathers and Doctors
of the Church to help illuminate the beauty of the relationship between
the Two Testaments.
Aidan Nichols, O.P., is a Dominican Priest and well-respected
theologian who has taught at Oxford and Providence College. He is the
author of numerous books including Looking at the Liturgy, Holy Eucharist, The Shape of Catholic Theology, and The Thought of Benedict XVI.
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