Understanding the Scriptures
Student Text

The Student Text presents a course in salvation history in the context of a Catholic approach to Scripture, highlighting the theme of covenant. Thirty chapters include an introduction to the Bible, introduction to the OT, creation, the early world, Abraham, the patriarchs, the Exodus, the Law, the rise of the kingdom, the kingdom of David, Solomon, the divided kingdom, conquest and exile, a remnant returns, revolt of the Maccabees, the world of the NT, intro to the NT, the incarnation, what Jesus did, what Jesus taught, the cup of consummation, the resurrection, Jesus fulfills the OT, the birth of the church, reaching out to all nations, Paul, the new kingdom, the Catholic Church in scripture, the end of history, and how to read the Bible. Each chapter includes illustrations, sidebars, charts and maps, and concludes with a study section which includes supplementary reading, important vocabulary terms, study questions, practical exercises and references to the Catechism. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11, 548 pages. Approved by the Bishops' Committee. (©2005-2011)

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1890177474
77478
9781890177478