Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Update III (2 vols.)
Digital Verbum Edition
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Overview
The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture aims to serve the ministry of the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church. Since Vatican Council II, there has been an increasing hunger among Catholics to study Scripture in depth and in a way that reveals its relationship to liturgy, evangelization, catechesis, theology, and personal and communal life. This series responds to that desire by providing accessible yet substantive commentary on each book of the New Testament, drawn from the best of contemporary biblical scholarship as well as the rich treasury of the Church’s tradition. These volumes seek to offer scholarship illumined by faith, in the conviction that the ultimate aim of biblical interpretation is to discover what God has revealed and is still speaking through the sacred text. Central to our approach are the principles taught by Vatican II: first, the use of historical and literary methods to discern what the biblical authors intended to express; second, prayerful theological reflection to understand the sacred text “in accord with the same Spirit by whom it was written”—that is, in light of the content and unity of the whole Scripture, the living tradition of the Church, and the analogy of faith (Dei Verbum 12).
The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is written for those engaged in or training for pastoral ministry and others interested in studying Scripture to understand their faith more deeply, to nourish their spiritual life, or to share the good news with others. With this in mind, the authors focus on the meaning of the text for faith and life rather than on the technical questions that occupy scholars, and they explain the Bible in ordinary language that does not require translation for preaching and catechesis. Although this series is written from the perspective of Catholic faith, its authors draw on the interpretation of Protestant and Orthodox scholars and hope these volumes will serve Christians of other traditions as well.
Key Features
- Implements the exegetical and theological principles taught by Vatican II for interpreting texts in light of the whole of Scripture and the Church’s faith
- Written for preachers and teachers of the Word and for lay Catholics interested in studying the Bible
- Distinguished by a theological and pastoral hermeneutic rather than a focus on technical questions
- Shows the relationship of Scripture to Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life
- Employs ordinary English that does not require “translation” for preaching and catechesis
- Written in an engaging style that can be read for spiritual nourishment and personal study
Praise for the Print Edition
The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is a long-awaited addition to Catholic books on the Bible. It is clearly written, sticks to the facts, treats the Bible as true history, and does not get lost in idle speculation and guesswork about the sources of the Gospels and the other books. Homilists will find here the pearl of great price and the treasure hidden in a field. Laypersons who are looking for a truly Catholic interpretation of the Bible will find it here. Those who want to know more about God’s holy word in the Bible will want to purchase the whole set.
—Kenneth Baker, SJ, editor, Homiletics and Pastoral Review
Those who preach and teach will find their burden lightened and turned into delight with the help of these commentaries. In a time when much biblical scholarship is written for other biblical scholars, these authors understand that the Bible is the book of the Church, the entire people of God.
—Richard John Neuhaus, priest, Archdiocese of New York
Direct, clear, and spiritually rich, the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is just what we need today: patient exposition of God’s Word that illuminates and is illuminated by the teaching and practice of the Church.
—R. R. Reno, professor of theological ethics, Creighton University
There is a great hunger among Catholic laity for a deeper understanding of the Bible. The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture fills the need for a more in-depth interpretation of Scripture. I am very excited to be able to recommend this new series to our Bible Study groups around the world.
—Gail Buckley, founder and director, Catholic Scripture Study International
The Word of God is the source of Christian life, and the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is an ideal tool for living our faith more deeply. This extraordinary resource combines superior scholarship and a vivid, accessible style that will serve the interested layperson and the serious scholar equally well. It feeds both the mind and the heart and should be on the shelf of every committed Catholic believer. I highly recommend it.
—Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop of Denver
Product Details
- Title: Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture
- Publisher: Baker
- Volumes: 2
- Pages: 624
- Christian Group: Roman Catholic
- Resource Type: Commentary
- Topic: Biblical Studies
Reviews
2 ratings
MikeG53
7/5/2019
Jeremy Priest
7/18/2017
Keating's doctoral dissertation was on the immutability of God in Cyril of Alexandria, so he is steeped in the Church Fathers, but has also written much on Thomas Aquinas, including Thomas' Scripture commentaries. More than that, Keating models himself on the Fathers, who always draw their strength from God's inspired word before all else. Moreover, his exegesis comes out of a deep prayer life. This is a must-have volume!
