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Below are excerpts of Scripture Courses which I taught to adults in parishes. More excerpts will be added. From time to time I also teach courses at the Catholic Distance University Please see further down this page for Catholic books on Sacred Scripture. You may also be interested in Bible Reading Plans for the Year of Faith.
Introduction to the Bible
Welcome
Introduction to the Bible
Inspiration of Sacred Scripture
Inerrancy of Scripture
Scripture in the Liturgy
Liturgical Cycle
of Scripture Readings
Old Testament
Brief Introduction to the Old Testament
Importance of the Old Testament
Introduction to the
Psalms; Hymns of Praise; Psalm 8; Psalm 104
Reflection on Psalm 139
Different Numbering Systems of the Psalms
Holy War
New Testament
The Gospel of Mark
The brothers and sisters
of Jesus
Reflection on the Magnificat
Family Life
Below I have listed some books on Catholic interpretation of Scripture that you may find helpful
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How do Catholics Interpret Sacred Scripture? The following are guidelines
The Word of the Lord: 7 Essential Principles for Catholic Scripture Study
The following are among the important Church documents to consider |
by Dr. Steven C. Smith is a distillation of the various ecclesial documents
giving guidelines for interpreting Scripture.|
The following books contain brief introductions to each book of the Bible
Inside the Bible: An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible |
by Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J.
by Peter Kreeft
by Antonio Fuentes
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On the Gospel of Matthew I find the series of commentaries by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis very helpful
Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew: Vol. 1 |
on Matthew 1-11
on Matthew 12-18|
The following are a variety of Scripture commentaries
Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration |
by Pope Benedict XVI
by Pope Benedict XVI
is an introduction
by Fr. Lawrence Boadt C.S.P.
as the textbook for a course on the Prophets
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Catholic Apologetics
Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on "Romanism" by "Bible Christians" |
by Karl Keating
by Patrick Madrid
by Dom Wulstan Mork
by Tim Gray
by Mario P. Romero