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God's Echo: Exploring
the Scriptures with Midrash
by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
The Rabbis of old believed that the Torah was divinely
revealed and therefore contained eternal, perfect truths and hidden
meaning that required ongoing elucidation. The meaning of a text was
more complicated that simply reading it. And meaning changed over
time. This understanding of how the Bible mystically relates to all
of life is the fertile ground from which midrash emerged."The
rabbis believed that nothing in the Bible, not the choice of words
or their spellings, not the order of events or the relationship of
one text to another, was haphazard or inconsequential. Everything
was there with purpose. They deemed it their reponsibility to
discover connections and harmony where on the surface none appeared
to exist. A text may contain multiple meanings. Time is of no
consequence. They felt free to read back into old stories what
happened in future eras, and to see in the early stories of Genesis
a foreshadowing of future events."
In this engaging book, Rabbi Sasso explores how midrash
originated, how it is still used today, and offers new translations
and interpretations of more than twenty essential midrash texts.
(Item #87598) $19.95 |
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Apocalyopse
Explained
by H. M. Feret, OP
"Fr. Feret has taken an enigmatic
book of the Bible and explained it briefly, clearly and in a thoroughly
scholarly fashion." -- Worship
St. John's Apocalypse, better known as the Book of Revelation, is perhaps
the most profound, fascinating and frequently misinterpreted book in
the Bible. All manner of heretics, pseudo-prophets and cultists have found
in its mysterious symbols and prophecies the basis for their false
teachings. Even the soberest Protestant studies -- which are numerous -- are
infected by anti-Catholic errors and vain speculation.
Unfortunately, most Catholic studies of the Apocalypse have been aimed at
specialists. An exception was this popular treatment by the eminent French
theologian H.M. Feret, written in response to rising apocalyptic
expectations during World War II, and later widely translated. Now back in
print in its English version, it remains the definitive study for ordinary
Catholics -- equally useful for laymen, clergy, seminarians, and
homeschoolers studying Scripture with their children. Highlights and major
themes:
- Common misinterpretations of apocalyptic symbols and prophecies --
and why they're wrong (Fr. Feret cites traditional Church teaching,
great theologians, and Scripture itself)
- The important historical events that prompted St. John to write the
Apocalypse (crucial to correct interpretation)
- Jesus in the Apocalypse: quite different from -- and an important
complement to -- his image in the Gospels
- Important ways the Apocalypse modifies and enriches doctrines found
elsewhere in the New Testament. How it supports Catholic dogmas
denied by Protestants
- The Apocalypse as true prophesy. One major prediction that has
already come to pass
- Major historical eras prophesied in the Apocalypse. Which one is
ours?
- The Christian view of history according to St. John. The role of the
Church
- How Protestants distort St. John's teachings about the Church, its
divine mission, and its final destiny
- The activity of Satan in history. His two chief weapons against the
Church
- The heavenly Jerusalem, and the End of Time
- The true meaning of the Millennium
- How St. John pictures Christ's spiritual kingdom, triumphant over
the nations, as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophesy
- How must the faithful cooperate with Christ in His victory over
Satan? How St. John assures us that Christ's cause will triumph
Hardcover (Item #84857) $19.95 |
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Catholic Dictionary
Complete Catholic Dictionary and reference guide. Contains thousands of
listings for topics covering theology, doctrine, canon law, saints,
liturgy, vestments, architecture, religious orders, holy days and
catechetics. More than 3,00 entries. Paperback (Item #80846) $12.95 |
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NEW!
The Bible
Blueprint: A Catholic's Guide to Understanding and Embracing God's
Word
By Joe Paprocki
In The Bible Blueprint, best-selling author Joe
Paprocki makes understanding the Bible not only easy for the person
in the pew, but downright fun! Using witty cartoons,
thought-provoking sidebars, and short quizzes to supplement his
easy-to-grasp teachings on the Bible, Paprocki guides lay Catholics
to a solid understanding of the structure, organization, and purpose
of God's Word.
Among numerous other topics, Paprocki covers the different genres of
biblical writing, key figures in biblical history, and the methods
Catholics rely on to interpret the Bible. As readers increase their
understanding of the Bible, they will also increase their ability to
find their way in Scripture: eight perforated Bible bookmarks are
included. 7x9, 144 pages, paperback (Item #86652)
$9.95 |
 NEW JEROME BIBLICAL COMMENTARY - Raymond
Brown
This text is a compact commentary on the entire Bible, written by Roman Catholic
scholars according to the principles of modern biblical criticism. Verse by
verse, it examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the
Scriptures—reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of
scholars. (Item #95200) $75.00
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: Book 1 -
Daniel J. Harrington (Item #81664) $3.95
MESSAGE OF THE PSALMS - Walter
Brueggemann (Item #82839) $15.99
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