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Do we need theologians to interpret the Bible for us?
I thought that Protestants left the Catholic church to avoid the traditions of men, but we still rely on clergy to interpret the Bible for us. What's up with that? Some of the theology that I've heard is too convoluted for me to believe. When we come across a difficult verse like "Faith without works is dead" we rely on theologians to tell us that it isn't true.
How many of you don't know what Calvinism is but still think they have a good grip on the message of the Bible? Do you have to look at a commentary to find out what it didn't really mean?
Calvin was not a theologian but a lawyer. He had very little training or skills in theology. He was really a secular Humanist who led the movement to blend Christianity with secular Humanism to create a syncretic theocracy in Geneva where he was known as the butcher of Geneva for his harsh treatment of anyone who disagreed with his absolute power.
The scholarship of real theologians has given us as Christians a greater understanding of our relationship with our creator. There have been many great doctors of the Church who were obviously inspired with great minds. The greats were St. Irenaeus, St. Athanasius, St. Augustine and St. Aquinas to name a few. God bless!
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
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Gospel of Mark, The (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
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There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. In October 2008, a meeting of the world Synod of Bishops scheduled by Pope Benedict XVI will focus on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church...
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Gospel of Matthew, The (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
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This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is the fifth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), which will cover the entire New Testament. 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...
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First and Second Peter, Jude (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
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In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike. The seventeen-volume CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, 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...
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The New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament
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Concise and accessible, this one-volume edition of the New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament allows readers to explore any or all of the books with just one resource alongside their Bibles. The individual commentaries collected here are written by respected scholars, and they break open the biblical texts in a lively fashion...
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Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Corinthians
$9.95
'Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch present insights and inspiring commentary on the Letters to the Corinthians in this 7th volume of the new Ignatius Study Bible series. Containing Bible study helps and tools, in addition to the Hahn-Mitch notes, they include insights from the Church Fathers, topical essays, word studies and charts, study questions, maps, and a cross-reference section.' '"Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible." '" David Currie 'Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' '
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Catholic Study Bible: Hebrews
$9.95
Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of The Letter to the Hebrews , using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what the Letter to the Hebrews often assumes. They also provide rich historical, cultural, geographical, and theological information pertinent to the Letter. ' The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies, and Charts. Each page includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for the Letter to the Hebrews. These can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure, and themes. Outlines of the Letter and a map are also included. '
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Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: John
$9.95
Commentary by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this fifth volume in this Bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Gospel of John, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what John often assumes. They provide rich historical, cultural, or theological information pertinent to the Gospel. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. Each page also includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for each chapter of the Gospel that can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes and an outline of the Gospel of John and several maps. ???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? "David Currie , Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' '
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Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Romans
$9.95
Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition , this sixth volume in this series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Letter to the Romans using the biblical text and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, and time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. ' The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. Each page also includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for each chapter of Romans that can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes. An outline of the Letter to the Romans and several maps are also included.'' ???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? "David Currie Author,' Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' ' '
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Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament
$31.95
Available June 2010 'The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. ''This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Church's guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts. ''???With copious historical and theological notes, incisive commentary and tools for study, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament is outstanding for private devotion, personal study and Bible study groups. It is excellent for evangelization and apologetics as well!???' " Stephen Ray , Host of The Footprints of God series; Author of Upon This Rock ''???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? ' " David Currie Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ''???The Ignatius Study Bible is a triumph of both piety and scholarship in the best Catholic tradition: simply the most useful succinct commentary that any Christian or other interested person could hope for.???' " Erasmo Leiva , Author, Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word '
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Catholic Commentary Bible
Bestselling Catholic Books on Amazon.com
Catholic Commentary Bible
Do we need theologians to interpret the Bible for us?
I thought that Protestants left the Catholic church to avoid the traditions of men, but we still rely on clergy to interpret the Bible for us. What's up with that? Some of the theology that I've heard is too convoluted for me to believe. When we come across a difficult verse like "Faith without works is dead" we rely on theologians to tell us that it isn't true.
How many of you don't know what Calvinism is but still think they have a good grip on the message of the Bible? Do you have to look at a commentary to find out what it didn't really mean?
Calvin was not a theologian but a lawyer. He had very little training or skills in theology. He was really a secular Humanist who led the movement to blend Christianity with secular Humanism to create a syncretic theocracy in Geneva where he was known as the butcher of Geneva for his harsh treatment of anyone who disagreed with his absolute power.
The scholarship of real theologians has given us as Christians a greater understanding of our relationship with our creator. There have been many great doctors of the Church who were obviously inspired with great minds. The greats were St. Irenaeus, St. Athanasius, St. Augustine and St. Aquinas to name a few. God bless!
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $11.65
Used From: $11.25
There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. In October 2008, a meeting of the world Synod of Bishops scheduled by Pope Benedict XVI will focus on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church...
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List Price: $21.99
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This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is the fifth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), which will cover the entire New Testament. 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...
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $12.05
Used From: $9.35
In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike. The seventeen-volume CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, 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...
List Price: $29.95
Sale Price: $17.99
Used From: $9.89
Concise and accessible, this one-volume edition of the New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament allows readers to explore any or all of the books with just one resource alongside their Bibles. The individual commentaries collected here are written by respected scholars, and they break open the biblical texts in a lively fashion...
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Corinthians
$9.95
'Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch present insights and inspiring commentary on the Letters to the Corinthians in this 7th volume of the new Ignatius Study Bible series. Containing Bible study helps and tools, in addition to the Hahn-Mitch notes, they include insights from the Church Fathers, topical essays, word studies and charts, study questions, maps, and a cross-reference section.' '"Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible." '" David Currie 'Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' '
Catholic Study Bible: Hebrews
$9.95
Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of The Letter to the Hebrews , using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what the Letter to the Hebrews often assumes. They also provide rich historical, cultural, geographical, and theological information pertinent to the Letter. ' The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies, and Charts. Each page includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for the Letter to the Hebrews. These can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure, and themes. Outlines of the Letter and a map are also included. '
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: John
$9.95
Commentary by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this fifth volume in this Bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Gospel of John, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what John often assumes. They provide rich historical, cultural, or theological information pertinent to the Gospel. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. Each page also includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for each chapter of the Gospel that can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes and an outline of the Gospel of John and several maps. ???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? "David Currie , Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' '
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Romans
$9.95
Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition , this sixth volume in this series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Letter to the Romans using the biblical text and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, and time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. ' The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. Each page also includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for each chapter of Romans that can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes. An outline of the Letter to the Romans and several maps are also included.'' ???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? "David Currie Author,' Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' ' '
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament
$31.95
Available June 2010 'The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. ''This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Church's guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts. ''???With copious historical and theological notes, incisive commentary and tools for study, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament is outstanding for private devotion, personal study and Bible study groups. It is excellent for evangelization and apologetics as well!???' " Stephen Ray , Host of The Footprints of God series; Author of Upon This Rock ''???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? ' " David Currie Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ''???The Ignatius Study Bible is a triumph of both piety and scholarship in the best Catholic tradition: simply the most useful succinct commentary that any Christian or other interested person could hope for.???' " Erasmo Leiva , Author, Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word '