The Essential Bible Handbook
A Guide for Catholics
1st Edition
Published on 14. June 2002
304 pages
978-0-7648-6567-1 (ISBN)
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Intended to help readers understand the place of the Bible in Catholic tradition, the history of the Bible, biblical interpretation, and the use of the Bible in prayer. This handbook is invaluable for preparing Sunday Lectionary readings and includes a suggested plan for reading the Bible, a chart of New Testament parables, and much more.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part One: Beginnings
- 1. Creation, the Work of God
- 2. The Human Person
- 3. The Human Person Desires to Know God
- 4. How Can We Know God?
- 5. How Can We Speak About God?
- 6. How Is God's Word Revealed to Humanity?
- 7. The Apostolic Tradition
- 8. Sacred Scripture
- 9. Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church
- Part Two: The Bible: Basic Information Before Leaving Earth
- 1. Ancient Ways of Writing and Recording What Was Written
- 2. What Is the Bible?
- 3. The Oral Tradition
- 4. The Written Tradition
- 5. The Edited Tradition
- 6. The New Testament
- 7. How Did the Bible Become "the Book"?
- 8. The Books of the Old Testament
- 9. The Books of the New Testament
- 10. Non-Biblical Writings and Texts
- Part Three: How to Read the Bible
- 1. Keep in Mind the Historical Context
- 2. Keep in Mind the Literary Genre and Context
- 3. Myths
- 4. Legends
- 5. Etiologies
- 6. Gospels
- 7. Parables
- 8. Letters
- 9. Different Translations
- 10. Interpreting God's Word Today
- 11. God Said It, I Believe It: Fundamentalism
- Part Four: Salvation History
- 1. Introduction to the Law (Torah)
- 2. Introduction to the Historical Books
- 3. Introduction to the Writings
- 4. Introduction to the Prophets
- 5. Introduction to the Gospels
- 6. The Acts of the Apostles
- 7. Introduction to the Letters
- 8. The Book of Revelation
- Part Five: A Selection of Scripture Prayer Services
- 1. Preparing for Advent
- 2. Preparing for Lent
- 3. When You Need to Be Forgiven
- 4. A Prayer Service for Those Near Death
- 5. Seeking the Spirit of Discernment
- 6. The Seven Penitential Psalms
- Part Six: The Bible and the Sacraments
- 1. Jesus and Baptism
- 2. Baptism Scripture References
- 3. Jesus and the Holy Spirit
- 4. Confirmation Scripture References
- 5. Jesus and the Eucharist
- 6. Eucharist Scripture References
- 7. Jesus and Sinners
- 8. Reconciliation and Penance Scripture References
- 9. Jesus the Healer
- 10. Anointing of the Sick Scripture References
- 11. Jesus and Marriage
- 12. Matrimony Scripture References
- 13. Jesus the Priest
- 14. Holy Orders Scripture References
- Part Seven: Praying With Scripture
- 1. A Method for Prayer
- 2. Suggested Scripture References
- 3. An Eight-Day Retreat Experience
- Part Eight: Praying With Major Personalities of the Bible
- 1. Abraham and Sarah
- 2. Miriam
- 3. Moses
- 4. King David
- 5. The Prophet Isaiah
- 6. The Prophet Jeremiah
- 7. Esther
- 8. Ruth
- 9. John the Baptist
- 10. The Blessed Virgin Mary
- 11. Mary of Magdala
- 12. Saint Peter
- 13. The Apostle Paul
- Part Nine: A Scriptural Rosary
- 1. The Joyful Mysteries
- 2. The Sorrowful Mysteries
- 3. The Glorious Mysteries
- 4. The Biblical Rosary
- Part Ten: For Further Study
- 1. Glossary of Terms
- 2. Reference Guide to Biblical Names and Places
- 3. Favorite Bible Stories: A Quick Reference List
- 4. Bibliography of Reference Sources
- 5. Publishers of Catholic Biblical Resources
