The Catholic Bible, Personal Study Edition

Description

In local parishes, upper levels of secondary schools, and introductory college classes, the Personal Study Edition provides superb study resources for readers that will open the text of the Bible to new understanding and greater appreciation for all.

• A comprehensive study system includes Reading Guides and Questions to inspire further reflection on each book of the Bible.
• In-text brief essays treat topics of more general concern such as authorship, the nature of prophecy, historical significance, and the role of scholarship in understanding the Bible
• Marginal references in the Bible's text refer to relevant sections in the study materials
• Further essays explain matters such as the Lectionary, biblical history, and how Catholic scholarship relates to other faith traditions
• A full glossary explains scholarly and biblical terms
• A 32-page, authoritative color map section and place-name index provides geographical context for the Bible's history
• Complete Lectionary readings help in planning study geared to the Church calendar
• Marginal references in the biblical text that point to specific pages in the Reading Guide are screened for greater visibility
• A 25-page glossary defines biblical terms with which students may not be familiar
• A 36-page section of authoritative, full color New Oxford Bible Maps (with place name index)

About the Author(s)

Edited by Graziano Marcheschi, Vice President, University Mission and Ministry, St. Xavier University, and Biagio Mazza, Pastoral Associate, St. Sabina Parish

Graziano Marcheschi is Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, Saint Xavier University Chicago. Biagio Mazza is Pastoral Associate at St. Sabina Parish in Belton, Missouri.

Table of Contents

General and Introductory Articles
General Introduction
How to Use The Catholic Bible: Personal Study Edition
The Bible in Catholic Life
Catholics and Fundamentalism
How to Read the Bible
Understanding the Historical Background to the Biblical Texts
Old Testament Reading Guides
The Pentateuch
Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
The Historical Books
Joshua Judges Ruth 1 and 2 Samuel 1 and 2 Kings
The Chronicler's History and the Later Histories
1 and 2 Chronicles Ezra and Nehemiah Tobit Judith Esther 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees
The Wisdom Books
Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes The Song of Songs The Book of Wisdom Ben Sira (Ecclesiasticus)
The Prophets
Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Baruch Ezekiel Daniel
The Twelve Minor Prophets
Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi
New Testament Reading Guides
The Gospels [and Acts]
Matthew Mark Luke John The Acts of the Apostles
The Writings of Paul
Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians
The Pastoral Letters
1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews
The Catholic Letters and Revelation
James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation
The New American Bible
[The full text of the Bible]
[Back Matter Essays and Reference Materials]
The Catechism of the Catholic Church [extract dealing with Scripture]
Catholic Beliefs in Scripture
The Bible in the Lectionary
The Lectionary
Chart of Old Testament Canons
Timeline of Biblical Times
Measures and Weights
Glossary
Index to Reading Guides