Scripture Studies

Continuing the tradition of 5 Minutes with Christ and 5 Minutes with the Saints, this uplifting book of meditations by members of the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame draws on inspiration from the Psalms, Proverbs, and the books of Wisdom in the Bible. These timeless insights of scripture can provide inspiration and encouragement for all of those on the front lines of Catholic education.

Written by teachers for teachers, this book is a valuable resource not only for teachers, but also for pastors, principals, administrators, and school board members as they seek to motivate others and to reflect on their own role in education. More than seventy meditations will help you get back in touch with Jesus, the source of all wisdom who gives meaning and coherence to your life as a teacher.

With contributions from teachers who work in a variety of subject areas at all levels of elementary and high school, 5 Minutes with the Psalmsand the Wisdom Books will be a welcome reminder of the dignity of the teaching vocation and a gentle source of encouragement for educators struggling to meet the needs of their students each day.

Does science discredit the Bible, God, religious faith? Absolutely not, says Dr. Michael Guillen, former Harvard physics instructor and Emmy-winning ABC News Science Editor. In Amazing Truths, he uses his entertaining, down-to-earth storytelling skills to reveal ten astonishing truths affirmed by both ancient Scripture and modern science that answer some of our biggest questions: Can faith really move mountains? Does absolute truth exist? Are humans truly unique? Is it possible to communicate with God? How much about the universe do we actually know? How could Jesus have been fully man and fully God?

In Amazing Truths, Dr. Guillen explains that faith is not some outdated way of thinking. Faith is a necessary part of science, Christianity, and any intelligent, comprehensive, coherent worldview - vastly more powerful than even logic.

Amazing Truths will expand your mind and bolster your faith. You will see for yourself what Dr. Guillen, a theoretical physicist and devout Christian, has discovered in a lifetime of serious exploration--that science and faith are not at odds. In fact, they're the ultimate power couple.

THIS COMPREHENSIVE, WIDELY USED TEXT by Michael Gorman presents a theologically focused, historically grounded interpretation of the apostle Paul and raises significant questions for engaging Paul today. After providing substantial background information on Paul's world, career, letters, gospel, spirituality, and theology, Gorman covers in full detail each of the thirteen Pauline epistles. Enhancing the text are questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter as well as numerous photos, maps, and tables throughout.

The new introduction in this second edition helpfully situates the book within current approaches to Paul. Gorman also brings the conversation up-to-date with major recent developments in Pauline studies and devotes greater attention to themes of participation, transformation, resurrection, justice, and peace.

For anyone who thinks that comfort is equivalent to pity and that it is only priceless to those who need an emotional crutch, best-selling author Warren Wiersbe applies the words of the prophet Isaiah to prove that God's comfort is no such thing. The word comfort actually translates to repent in Hebrew; our English translation, however, adds another dimension to the word since it originated from two Latin words meaning with strength.

With definitions and insights like this, the pastor of pastors and phenomenal author Warren Wiersbe continues to enliven the Scriptures as he weaves the words of Isaiah with historical explanations and thought-provoking questions for every chapter, creating a study guide that can be used in personal Bible study or with a group. With over 4 million copies of his Be series alone in circulation, he is a man who has given his life to a deep examination of the Word of God, to communicating it in such a way that the masses see its relevance for today.

Cantors throughout the United States and elsewhere have long known Kathleen Harmon, SNDdeN, as a reliable teacher and mentor in how they understand and practice their important ministry. In "Becoming the Psalms," she explores the spirituality of the psalms, a spirituality that shaped God s people in the past, forms the church today, and leads us into the future. Each chapter offers cantors who pray and sing the psalms a better understanding of the role of the psalms in shaping faith.

A volume in the St. Joseph Bible Resources series from Catholic Book Publishing, Bible Atlas provides essential Bible information in a concise and accessible format. In 32 pages, this full-color, fully-illustrated atlas contains more than 30 original maps that illustrate the story of the Jewish people from the call of Abraham to the beginnings of the Christian Church, along with an index of places connected with the Bible. This book is a treasury of information about Sacred Scripture for use in schools, in Bible study groups, or for the individual inquirer.

An entry-level overview of the Bible, which presupposes no specialized knowledge of the Bible or religion, this accessible guide emphasizes truly experiencing the Bible rather than just studying it. Written in a warm and inviting tone by a prominent biblical scholar, the handbook answers many questions, such as What is the Bible, and how did it come to be? How do you recognize a true prophet? and Which Bible should I choose? Arranged according to the books of the Bible, this comprehensive introduction includes chapters on the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the Letters as well as appendices, a glossary, and resources for further study.

A volume in the St. Joseph Bible Resources series from Catholic Book Publishing, Bible Facts and Figures provides essential Bible information in a concise and accessible format. In 32 pages, this full-color, fully illustrated book of facts and figures offers Scripture tables, charts, diagrams, and useful verse-finders. This book is a treasury of information about Sacred Scripture for use in schools, in Bible study groups, or for the individual inquirer.

A Biblical defence of the Catholic Faith. With a mastery of Scripture equal to that of the most committed Protestants, author David Armstrong shows that the Catholic Church is the "Bible Church par excellence," and that many common Protestant doctrines are in fact not biblical.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus has so many names? It's not an accident. Each one is invaluable in helping us to understand, as best we can, the full nature of Jesus Christ.

Paul Thigpen dives deep into Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to illuminate the many names of Jesus found therein and explain how each one reveals something new and essential about Our Lord.

The Biblical Names of Jesus is like no other book. It is an engrossing trek through Scripture spanning the entire Bible, focusing on the typologies of Jesus through 18 of his unique names. You will come away with a deeper knowledge of Christ, and a fuller understanding of how the whole of the Bible points toward Jesus.

With his expert, yet accessible prose, Paul Thigpen will help you:

Deepen your understanding of Jesus through his more familiar titles, such as Christ, Lord, Savior, Son of God, and Son of Man.

Ponder the life-changing beauty and mystery of less-familiar names such as the Bride-groom, Lion of the Tribe of Judah, Dawn from on High, Alpha and Omega...and how they show aspects of Jesus' love for us, his Kingship, and His desire to lead us to heaven.

Examine - like each brilliant facet of a diamond - the One who holds you in existence, and come to know Jesus better than ever before.

Uncover the types and prefigurements of Christ throughout Scripture...and take your personal relationship with Our Lord to a new level!

We have all faced times of crisis. The key is to respond with faith and trust in the Lord. And who better to learn from than the heroines of the Bible? Keys to the Bible series author Jeanne Kun presents us with six different situations in which biblical women are caught up in difficult, surprising, or uncertain situations. The choices they make to face or embrace those situations are models for us when we are confronted with such events in our own lives. Among the women studied are Hannah, Naomi and Ruth, Martha, and Jesus mother, Mary.

The NEW and EXPANDED Edition of the best-selling Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps! With more than 30 new pages of highly detailed relief maps, full-color illustrations, and diagrams, this book lets you see where places of the Bible are today. The clear plastic overlays show modern cities and countries on top of beautifully rendered relief Bible maps.This new edition has the same great content as the original book, plus so much more. All updated modern geography and an attractive new look to the Bible maps. Key points and features:

8 clear plastic overlays show modern places on top of Bible maps

Spiral binding allows pages to lie flat when open

Uses a larger, easier-to-read type than most Bible atlases

Reproducible for classroom use

What's NEW in this edition?Old and New Testament Bible Maps:

Greek and Roman Empires

Routes into the Promised Land

Where Jesus Walked in Galilee

Seven Churches of Revelation

Bible Charts and Time Lines:

Exodus

Judges of Israel

Ark of the Covenant

Twelve Tribes of Israel

Twelve Disciples

Maps for Bible Stories:

David

Samson

Ruth

Elijah and Elisha

Jesus' Journey to the Cross

Plus all the maps are updated with a fresh new look!Hardcover, fully reproducible, approx. 72 pages, 9 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches, ISBN 9781628628593.Discover Fascinating Facts

The book of Revelation begins with seven letters to seven churches. Those churches were located in cities near each other in modern-day Turkey.

In the book of Ruth, Naomi and her family leave Bethlehem to escape a famine and they migrate to Moab. The land of Moab is located in modern-day Jordan.

God sent Jonah to preach to Nineveh, which lies on the outskirts of modern-day Mosul, Iraq.

When Moses fled Egypt he went to the land of Midian, which is in modern-day Saudi Arabia.

Even though it's the most read book in the world, reading the Bible has often been difficult or confusing for Christians, causing many of us to miss the sweeping story of God's love and mercy and its personal meaning for each of us.

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