Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament

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He also holds the William and Lois McEssy Distinguished Visiting Professor of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. He is a supporter of Pope Benedict XVI's theological approach to biblical interpretation and this study NT reflects this unique background. Whether one chooses to partake in group Bible studies or personal Bible study, the tools available through the use of a study or answer Bible will certainly help to enrich your Catholic faith and understanding.

Having said that, Scott Hahn's notes and word studies are comprehensive and written in a form that is easy to understand for those who have an interest in the subject but do not have degrees in biblical studies. Since there are a multitude of reviews about the Bible generally, the following is a review particular to the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible itself. It provides only modest margins, but otherwise the page layout is possibly the best I’ve seen in an NAB Bible for readability – especially the cross-references. The Didache study notes were inspired by the Midwest Theological Forum’s Didache series of religious education textbooks, and are based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It features: *The first update of the Old Testament since 1970, taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries.

single, bound volume – but the Old Testament books remain as paperbacks that must each be purchased separately.

If you find this to be the case, there are many other more specialised Study Bibles from which to choose. The commentators' position is determinedly conservative, critical not only of Protestantism (most obviously thru repeat swipes at Martin Luther), but also overtly of progressive Catholicism. The only downside is the lack of a single volume Bible – but the New Testament is a must-have, and the Old Testament books can be bought as needed. These are the same study questions already included in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Old Testament booklets. Mine has withstood several years of heavy use and the only signs of wear are on the outer edge of the cover where my hands have worn away and dulled some of the cover's finish--and even that is not readily noticeable.Catholics today have a wealth of available Study Bibles to assist us in our investigation of God’s Word in Sacred Scripture. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. This comprehensive, 2,400-page paperback contains completely rewritten study notes; new and expanded essays; and sidebars for both biblical text and study materials. Hats off to Jeff Cavins and his team for pouring their gifts and talents into this fabulous new resource.