Bibles

George Montague offers a Catholic pastoral commentary on the letters to Timothy and Titus in the second volume in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS). He presents sound exegesis followed by reflection on the pastoral, theological, and practical applications of the text.

Authors: George Montague, SM

Publication Date: November 2008

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 272

In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, two esteemed scholars interpret Galatians from within the living tradition of the Church. The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively. Supported by leading Catholic scholars as well as popular Bible teachers, the CCSS offers a unique level of commentary for Catholic students of the Bible. Its attractive packaging and accessible writing style make it a series to own--and to read! Drawn from the best of contemporary scholarship, series volumes are keyed to the liturgical year and include an index of pastoral subjects.

Authors: Cardinal Albert Vanhoye & Peter S. Williamson

Publication Date:  April 2019

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224

New Testament scholar William Kurz offers a close reading and explanation of the entire narrative of Acts, grounded in the original Greek but keyed to the NABRE for liturgical use. This volume, like each in the series, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.

Authors: William Kurz

Publication Date: February 2014

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 400

When you give the All Things LuxLeather Bible Cover to your mother-in-law, daughter, or friend from small group, you show her how important study and time in the Word is to you. Featuring a paraphrase of the powerful verse from Romans 8:28, this Christian LuxLeather Bible cover will remind her how the Lord always works in her life, directing her, listening to her, and loving her. She can put her treasured Bible inside the All Things Bible Cover, and also keep all her important notes and writing instruments handy inside the cover.

The All Things Bible Cover is made of coral and floral LuxLeather with a printed vinyl front cover. Romans 8:28 is gold-foiled on the front. The cover also includes an engraved zipper pull, lay-flat spine handle, and two pen loops.

When purchasing a Bible cover, actually measure your Bible. Your Bible measurements should be equal to or less than the measurements for each cover.

Bible Cover Sizes: 
Medium: 6 5/8 (W) x 9 5/8 (H) x 1 3/4 (Spine)
Large: 7 (W) x 10 1/8 (H) x 1 7/8 (Spine)

• LuxLeather with Printed Vinyl Front
• Gold-foiled Title
• Engraved Zipper Pull
• Lay-flat Spine Handle
• 2 Pen Loops
• Self-seal Bag Packaging

This solid introductory text, with its easy-to-follow format, offers the reader the opportunity to discover a multitude of facts in each of the Bible's 73 books. The clear and concise text will serve novice readers of the Bible particularly well. The plentiful and easily understandable graphics add to the usefulness of this resource. In addition to a general introduction to each book of the Bible, the main headings found for every book the Outline, Frequently Asked Questions, Study Questions, and Look out for...succinctly point to the valuable information contained in the pages of the Bible. Complementing the content of these "constant" entries are various word and visual features that more specifically elucidate the terms. These take the form of time charts, maps, photographs, panoramic illustrations, and "callout" topics (e.g., "Covenant," "Nazirites," "Pentecost," and "The Second Coming"). The Appendix contains interesting summary information: "Key Ideas in the Bible," "Promises in the Bible," "Fifty Very Important Passages," and "Who's Who in the Bible."

Size 6-3/4 x 9-1/2 Pages 256

In his third back-to-basics look at the Bible, popular theology professor and bestselling Catholic author and speaker John Bergsma highlights the presence of Jesus in the psalms and helps us understand their meaning in light of the story of salvation. Bergsma employs the same conversational style and simple illustrations found in Bible Basics for Catholics and New Testament Basics for Catholics to help bridge the gap between the world of contemporary Catholics and the ancient world of the Bible.

In Psalm Basics for Catholics, John Bergsma introduces us to King David, the story of Israel, and the salvation of the Jewish people through the coming of Jesus.

For more than two thousand years, Christians have sung, chanted, and prayed the psalms, a practice of worship inherited from our Jewish ancestors in faith. Whether prayed during Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, or in personal reflection, these ancient hymns continue to be a guiding light for Catholics. Yet rarely do we step back and look at how the psalms fit into the story of salvation revealed in the Bible the way Bergsma does here.

Author: John Bergsma

Format: Paperback

Pages: 160

Trim size: 5.x 8.inches

ISBN: 978-1-59471-793-2

On-sale date: March 16, 2018

New Testament Basics for Catholics

Award-winning author and theology professor John Bergsma follows up his popular Bible Basics for Catholics which has sold more than 60,000 copies with a more in-depth look at the New Testament. Using simple illustrations and the same clear, conversational style that characterized his earlier book, Bergsma introduces four of the most important writers in the New Testament: Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John.

With humor and simple illustrations, theology professor John Bergsma focuses on Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John, whose writings comprise about 90 percent of the New Testament. The gospel of Matthew, written for Jewish Christians, illuminates the life and teachings of Christ as the long-promised Messiah. In Luke's gospel, readers will delve into the infancy and Triduum narratives, as well as the Acts of the Apostles and the life of the early Church. This leads the reader to discover St. Paul and his first and arguably greatest theological treatise: Romans. Finally, the beloved apostle St. John draws us in to the unsurpassed beauty of the fourth gospel, as well as the most mysterious book of the New Testament: the book of Revelation. A concluding chapter offers suggestions for further study.

Intended as an introductory work for those who are new to scripture study, New Testament Basics for Catholics does not aspire to be a comprehensive guide to all twenty-seven books of the New Testament, but is intended to lay the foundation for a lifetime of scripture reading.

Author: John Bergsma

ISBN: 9781594715822

5.5" x 8.5" Paperback

320 Pages

On-sale date: October 2, 2015

Bible Basics for Catholics

John Bergsma"s popular Bible Basics for Catholics, which has sold more than 60,000 copies, offers readers an accessible vision of salvation history as it unfolds in the Bible, showing readers how the Bible points us to the saving life and work of Jesus. This new edition includes an additional chapter on covenant fulfillment in the Book of Revelation.

Bergsma brings to his theology a combination of academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and unique playfulness. Bible Basics for Catholics is based on Bergsma"s popular Introduction to Theology course at Steubenville. As a teacher, Bergsma has an uncanny ability to make complex ideas understandable and faith-inspiring while staying true to both Catholic teaching and biblical scholarship. Readers will begin to see the Christian understanding of salvation by walking through the Old Testament, going through the great stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, the great kings and prophets of Israel, and culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Author: John Bergsma

ISBN: 9781594712913

6" x 9" Paperback

224 pages

On-sale date: September 23, 2016

Concise and accessible, this two-volume paperback set includes individual volumes of the complete Old Testament and New Testament in the popular New Collegeville Bible Commentary series.

Written by an array of respected scholars, the commentaries collected in these volumes bring expert insight into the Old and New Testament to Bible study participants, teachers, students, preachers, and all readers of Scripture. A first-rate, reliable resource for Bible study and reflection, the New Collegeville Bible Commentary answers the Second Vatican Council's call to make access to Scripture "open wide to the Christian faithful."

Author: Daniel Durken, OSB, Series Editor

2608 pgs , 6 x 9 Paperback

Publication Date: 12/17/2015

The completion of all thirty-seven volumes of the New Collegeville Bible Commentary means an important new resource is fully available to all who wish to delve more deeply into the word of God. Now the one-volume, hardcover edition brings together every volume into a single, accessible guide to the entire Bible in a convenient and attractive format.

This comprehensive resource contains the same expert commentary that characterizes the complete series of individual books. Contributors include some of today's most highly regarded Scripture scholars, as well as some of the freshest young voices in the field. The commentaries, while reflecting the latest in biblical scholarship and study, are written in easy-to-understand language and bring expert insight into the Old and New Testament to Bible study participants, teachers, students, preachers, and all readers of the Bible. Includes full-color maps.

Author: Daniel Durken, OSB, Series Editor

1552 pgs , 7 x 10 Hradcover with dust jacket

Publication Date: 11/06/2017

Superheroes are all the rage and Moses has loomed large in Judeo-Christian storytelling. Not always the strong and courageous type, Moses first had to learn to hear God's voice and then to fill God's people with a new vision.

Author: Catherine Upchurch

42 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 10/19/2016

A fiery preacher and humble servant to the coming kingdom of God, John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. Three gospel passages capture his message and its meaning and invite us to make way for Jesus in our hearts and in our world.

Author: Jerome Kodell, OSB

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 1/11/2017

It is not possible to tell the story of Abraham's descendants without taking note of how God's plan unfolded in the lives of Sarah and Hagar. The best laid plans and the unexpected converge as these two women respond to God's promises.

Author: Irene Nowell, OSB

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 7/14/2016

Few people have influenced Christian spirituality, theology, and history as profoundly as Mary, mother of Jesus. Explore three key events early in her life that set the course for her role in salvation history. Learn what it means to be favored by God.

Author: Catherine Upchurch

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 4/6/2016

Paul discovered his core identity in the crucified and resurrected Christ and spent his final years proclaiming the power of the cross. Explore three key passages from his letters that invite us to embrace the redemptive power of the cross in our lives.

Author: Ronald D. Witherup, PSS

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 10/19/2016

Among the leaders of the early church, Barnabas is not as well-known as the likes of Peter or Paul. However, Barnabas vouched for Paul before the other apostles, traveled with him as an evangelizer, and then stepped aside when circumstances and Divine Providence demanded. Explore three fascinating passages from the Acts of the Apostles with Jerome Kodell, OSB, one of the most insightful Catholic voices on Scripture today.

Author: Jerome Kodell, OSB

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 1/22/2018

What do the gospels tell us about Mary Magdalene? She was a committed disciple of Jesus during his public ministry and at the cross. She was the first to encounter the Risen Lord on Easter morning. And she received his commission to be the apostle to the apostles. Through Dinah Chapman Simmons' reflections on these experiences, Mary Magdalene invites us into a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus.

Author: Dinah Chapman Simmons

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 10/15/2018

The writings of St. Paul have provided teaching, insight, and guidance to Christians from the church's earliest days right up to our own. A missionary, theologian, and martyr, he was at all times a pastor to the early Christian communities scattered throughout the Roman Empire. By exploring three passages from his letters (1 Thess 1:2-10; 1 Cor 12:12-31; Gal 5:13-16) we will discover that God's people now still need his encouragement and instruction.

Author: John W. Martens

40 pages , 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 paperback

Publication Date: 07/31/2018

Explore the sweeping saga of God's people and their sacred journey. Panorama of the Old Testament  surveys the variety of books found in the Old Testament. Uncover interwoven themes, the background of familiar characters and God's overall plan of salvation. A perfect way to begin a great adventure or step back and see where you have been in your study of the Bible. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayer and access to recorded lectures are included. 4 sessions.

Author: Stephen J. Binz

7"x10" 104 pages, paperback

Publication Date: 12/15/2018

A study of the book of Genesis moves the reader from the cosmic creation story to the story of the creation of God's people. Part Two of this study moves us forward from the time of Abraham to the unfolding of his family in the stories of Isaac and Jacob, as well as the story of Joseph and his brothers and their clans. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayer and access to recorded lectures are included. 5 sessions.

Author: Joan E. Cook

7"x10" 104 pages, paperback

Publication Date: 12/15/2018

A study of the book of Genesis is an invitation not only to contemplate the creation story, but to remember with the Israelites  their ancestors in faith. Part One of this study covers Genesis 1:1 25:18 (the "pre-history" of Israel including the creation accounts, the stories of the fall and the great flood, as well as the story of Abraham and Sarah). Commentary, study, and reflection questions, prayer and access to recorded lectures are included. 5 sessions.

Author: Joan E. Cook

7"x10" 104 pages, paperback

Publication Date: 12/15/2018

Jesus' call to profound discipleship in the Sermon on the Mount is too often dismissed as special instructions for only the holiest and most exceptional Christians. We don't do that explicitly, but that's the way the treat it. In The Sermon on the Mount, Clifford Yeary challenges us to hear the sermon once again as Christ intended it, as our call to follow him whose life illustrated its every ideal. Yeary helps us to hear the Sermon on the Mount as a message for each of us, a challenge that is our constant call to renewal. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayer and access to recorded lectures are included. 4 sessions.

Author: Clifford M. Yeary

7"x10" 88 pages, paperback

Publication Date: 12/15/2018

St. Joseph Atlas of the Bible from Catholic Book Publishing contains 79 full-color original maps of Bible lands. The carefully annotated maps in this Bible atlas show the routes of the great travelers such as Abraham, Moses, and Paul, along with major battles, migrations, and invasions, and feature explanatory captions detailing the significance of the places flagged. The text in the St. Joseph Atlas retells clearly the story of God's people from the call of Abraham to the spread of the early Christian Church. Richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, charts, and diagrams, this book is an invaluable resource for devotional readers of Scripture as well as for students.

Illustrated "Who's Who" for more than 230 important characters of the Old and New Testaments.