"THIS IS A NEW BUT "HURT" BOOK. The cover has a dent in it. Bible Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma John Bergsma, associate professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, introduces "the Bible's big picture" with a charisma that explains his two-time Faculty of the Year status. Based on his popular Introduction to Theology course, Bible Basics for Catholics stays true to both Catholic teaching and biblical scho ..."
Stunned by Scripture How the Bible Made Me Catholic by JohnBergsma Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2018 by Our Sunday Visitor ISBN-13: 978-1-61278-393-2, ISBN: 1-61278-393-7
"The Pope, devotion to Mary, confession ... just where are these topics in the Bible? Why does the Catholic Church seem to focus on so many things that aren't Scriptural?Or so thought former Protestant pastor John Bergsma.Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic is an engaging examination of the things Dr. Bergsma once considered obstacles to ever becoming Catholic himself. Over an eighteen-month spiritual journey, Bergsma wa ..."
"Although many Catholics are familiar with the four Gospels or other writings of the New Testament, for most, reading the Old Testament is like walking into a foreign land. Who wrote these 46 books? When were they written? Why were they written? What are we to make of its laws, its stories, its history, its prophecies? Should it be read by itself, or in light of the New Testament? In this exciting new volume, John Bergsma and Brant Pitre ..."
"How many times have you wanted to convey to someone the joy and excitement of the basic gospel messagebut stumbled in the process? Here is a book that explains the kerygmathe proclamation of the gospelin a simple way. Dr. Bergsma, a professor at Franciscan University and noted biblical scholar, uses both words and illustrations to tell the story of the Bible. In this short book, he brings the gospel to life for believers and nonbeliever ..."
The Word of the Lord Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year B by JohnBergsma Imitation Leather, 544 Pages, Published 2021 by Emmaus Road Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-64585-090-8, ISBN: 1-64585-090-0
The Word of the Lord Reflections on the Mass Readings for Solemnities and Feasts by JohnBergsma Imitation Leather, 448 Pages, Published 2021 by Emmaus Road Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-64585-125-7, ISBN: 1-64585-125-7
The Word of the Lord Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C by JohnBergsma Imitation Leather, 560 Pages, Published 2021 by Emmaus Road Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-64585-135-6, ISBN: 1-64585-135-4
Murmuring Against Moses The Contentious History and Contested Future of Pentateuchal Studies by JohnBergsma Hardcover, Published 2023 by Emmaus Academic ISBN-13: 978-1-64585-149-3, ISBN: 1-64585-149-4
The Word of the Lord Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C by JohnBergsma 560 Pages, Published 2021 by Emmaus Road Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-64585-137-0, ISBN: 1-64585-137-0
"This volume includes commentaries for: Readings for the Season of Advent Readings for the Season of Christmas Readings for the Season of Lent Readings for the Season of Easter Readings for the Season of Ordinary Time Readings for ..."
Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity by JohnBergsma 272 Pages, Published 2019 by Image ISBN-13: 978-1-984823-13-7, ISBN: 1-984823-13-2
"See Bargil Pixner, Paths of the Messiah (ed. Rainer Riesner; trans. Keith Myricket
al.; San Francisco; Ignatius Press, 2010), p. 240; and Darrel Bock, Luke 9.51–
2453 (Grand Rapids, MI; Baker, 1996), pp. 1711–1712. See Gen 24:14–20; Exod
..."
Psalm Basics for Catholics Seeing Salvation History in a New Way by JohnBergsma 160 Pages, Published 2018 by Ave Maria Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59471-794-9, ISBN: 1-59471-794-X
"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."
"Translated by John J. Scullion. Journal for the Study of the ... Sailhamer, John H.
The Meaning of the Pentateuch: Revelation, Composition, Interpretation.
Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 2009. Schechter ... How the Bible Became a
Book: The Textualization of Ancient Israel. Cambridge: ... “Address to Pontifical
Biblical Commission on the Centenary of Its Establishment (October 30, 2002)”.
Pages 985-94 ... 5. GENESIS 1-11 (THE PR ..."
"Here is a book that explains the kerygma—the proclamation of the gospel—in a simple way. Dr. Bergsma, a professor at Franciscan University and noted biblical scholar, uses both words and illustrations to tell the story of the Bible."
"Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, The Three Conversions in the Spiritual Life (
Rockford, IL: TAN, 2002), 15. 7. Josephus, Antiquities 3:159–61; emphasis added
. 8. I think here of the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch, available online or in print.
A handy edition is Early Christian Writings (ed. A. Louth; trans. M. Staniforth [New
York/London: Penguin Classics, 1987]). 9. Garrigou-Lagrange, The Three
Conversions in the Spiritual Life, 1 ..."
"A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity. “A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject! Highly recommended!”—Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth Cup From award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, an ..."
"Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work. With contributions from a variety of leading theologians including Miroslav Volf and Samuel Gregg, this book brings together biblical scholars, ethicists, economists representing a spectrum of theological voices. It will bring a new academic depth to the literatur ..."
"Promise and Fulfillment: The Relationship Between the Old and the New Testaments is the eight volume in the acclaimed series from Scott Hahn's St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Letter & Spirit, the most widely read journal of Catholic Biblical Theology in English, seeks to foster a deeper conversation about the Bible. The series takes a crucial step toward recovering the fundamental link between the literary and historical study of ..."
"This is the sixth annual volume of the remarkably popular journal of biblical theology edited by Scott Hahn and his St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. This volume features an all-star lineup tackling one of the most controversial and important subjects in biblical scholarship the inspiration and truth of Sacred Scripture. What does it mean to say that Scripture is "the Word of God"? Are there "errors" in Scripture? These are some of ..."
Love Basics for Catholics Illustrating God's Love for Us throughout the Bible by JohnBergsma 160 Pages, Published 2023 by Ave Maria Press ISBN-13: 978-1-64680-197-8, ISBN: 1-64680-197-0
"These stories include: Adam and Eve—who show us that marriage is the culmination of all creation and that marriage can be an image of the Trinity; Ruth and Boaz—who display the tenderness and virtue of a marriage; Solomon and his bride ..."