Scripture

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1) Abinante, Mary de Silva, Abinante, Philip, Eblen, James, and Eggerman, Judith Robb. Live in My Love: Exploring the Gospel of John. Seattle, Washington: Ministry Center for Catholic Community, 1999.

Reference Number: A-00065

2) Abinante, Mary de Silva, Eblen, James, and Eggerman, Judith Robb. Breaking Bread: Sharing the Gospel of Luke. Seattle, Washington: Ministry Center for Catholic Community, 1997.

Reference Number: A-00064

3) Abinante, Mary de Silva, Eblen, James, and Eggerman, Judith Robb. On the Way: Meeting Mark. Seattle, Washington: Ministry Center for Catholic Community, 1994.

Reference Number: A-00032

4) Abinante, Mary de Silva, Eblen, James, and Eggerman, Judith Robb. Hearing Matthew, Sharing Faith. Seattle, Washington: Ministry Center for Catholic Community, 1993.

Reference Number: A-00033

5) Achtemeier, Paul J. A Commentary on First Peter. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1996.

Reference Number: A-00056

6) Achtemeier, Paul J. Harper’s Bible Dictionary. San Francisco, California: Harper & Row, 1985.

Reference Number: A-00034

7) Adult Catechesis in the Christian Community: Some Principles and Guidelines. Washington D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 1992.

Reference Number: 00831

8) Albright, W.F. & Mann, C.S. Matthew: A New Translation. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1971.

"Matthew is the most familiar of the gospels, best know for its parables, miracle narratives, and the long Sermon on the Mount. Recognized by the early Church as the most fitting introduction to the New Testament, its special concern is to announce Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Hence its emphasis on the Law, on ethics based on the traditional theology of the Covenant, and on the centrality of the Messianic hope. This commentary sets the understanding of Matthew in the context of its author's own religious and secular background. Believing that the text should be approached directly, the writers of the commentary make constant use of the recently-discovered historical and linguistic evidence now available to elucidate it. This approach results in placing Jesus firmly with in the framework of ascertainable Jewish tradition in first-century Palestine. The writers hold that the claim of Jesus to fulfill the Law and not to abolish it must be taken seriously. They have therefore taken a fresh look at the legal discussions in Matthew. In light of their examination, there emerges first a revaluation of the meaning attached to such key words as "parables" and "hypocrite" and then a new and vital significance for such words. The result is a new respect for Matthew as a highly reliable early source for the ministry of Jesus, and an examination of that ministry uncluttered by the presuppositions of various forms of modern "Platonism.""

Reference Number: A-00057

9) Ascough, Richard S. What are They Saying About The Formation of Pauline Churches?. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1998.

“The early church was made up of a myriad of local churches, each with different settings, problems and ideas regarding how its community should be structured. What are They Saying About the Formation of Pauline Churches? surveys the different models available in the Greco-Roman period for understanding how Paul’s Christian groups ordered their communities. There are four models: the synagogue, the philosophical school, the ancient mystery cult and the voluntary association. Dr. Ascough devotes a chapter to each model and to the authors who use it to understand Pauline churches. The archaeological and literary data are coordinated with data from the Pauline letters to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the models for understanding these churches. In the end, all four models are helpful and no one model is adequate to explain all the aspects of each Pauline church.”

Reference Number: A-00035

10) Auer, James and Delaney, Robert, STD. The Bible a Simple Introduction. Franciscan Communications, 1988.

Reference Number: A-00036

11) Barclay, William. The Acts of the Apostles. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“What Acts aims to do,” says Dr. Barclay in this important volume, “is to give us a series of typical exploits and adventures of the great heroic figures of the early Church. Although the book never says so, from the earliest times Luke has been held to be its writer.” He wrote both his gospel an Acts for the principal purpose of showing how the new faith that began so humbly in Palestine had expanded. Dr. Barclay discusses the plan in Acts, Luke’s skill as a historian, the accuracy of his sources, and the honesty with which he uses them.”

Reference Number: B-00165

12) Barclay, William. The Beatitudes & the Lord’s Prayer for Everyman. San Francisco, California: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1963.

“The Beatitudes and the Lord’s Prayer are two of the bedrock texts of Christianity. With vigor an scholarship, William Barclay casts new light and imbues each with fresh flavor in this classic study. He shows the sweeping vistas of joy and peace the Beatitudes offer and rejuvenates the perhaps too well-known word of the lord’s Prayer. The Beatitudes & the Lord’s Prayer for Everyman enables the reader taste once more the elation of understanding that comes with a new approach to the familiar.”

Reference Number: B-00166

13) Barclay, William. The Letter to the Corinthians. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“Corinth was not only one of the most flourishing commercial centers of the ancient world, but also a symbol of vilest debauchery. “In this hotbed of vice,” Dr. Barclay narrates, “some of the greatest work of Paul was done.” The apostle wrote to the church there, partly to bolster its resistance to the sin and corruptions that were tearing it apart. In the simple, illustrative manner that has endeared him to thousands of students, Dr. Barclay clarifies every passage in Corinthians, showing how what Paul said to the Corinthians now helps us who today live in the midst of twentieth-century temptations.”

Reference Number: B-00167

14) Barclay, William. The Letter to the Galatians and Ephesians. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“The Letter to the Galatians proclaims that Christianity was dependent upon nothing but God’s free gift of grace, bestowed on all who would accept that gift by faith, Gentile and Jew alike. Because it declares this universality and confutes the Judaizing Christians, the letter is one of the great theological cornerstones of Christianity, according to Dr. Barclay. The Letter to the Ephesians, “The Queen of the Epistles,” was a circular letter to the Christian churches generally. The main theme is the universal battle between good and evil, and the ultimate unity to be achieved only when all things are gathered together in Christ.”

Reference Number: B-00168

15) Barclay, William. The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“Here, as in the other titles in this series, is Dr. Barclay’s own translation of the day’s study together with his enlightening commentary. Written by Paul in prison at Rome, the letter to the Philippians is theologically concerned with the real identification of Jesus both with God and with humanity. The letter to the Colossians combats heretical Gnostic teachings, declaring that God did create the world and that his Son, Jesus Christ, was his instrument in creation. The two letters to the Thessalonians show the apostle dealing with day-to-day problems of a strategic young city church.”

Reference Number: B-00169

16) Barclay, William. The Letter to the Romans. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“Dr. Barclay’s fresh translation and clear exposition make Paul’s very complicated letter to the church of Rome easier than ever to understand. Both in mood and in method Romans is entirely different from Paul’s other writings. Here he is setting down in a systematic fashion the essence of his faith—bequeathing in a “theological last will and testament” the ideas which have most shaped Christian belief: the questions of righteousness, of the Jews as the Chosen People, and of how man is to live his daily life. Thanks to Dr. Barclay’s singular gifts, Paul’s deep meanings shine brilliantly here, answering fully every reader seeking the heart of his gospel.”

Reference Number: B-00170

17) Barclay, William. The Letters to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“These four letters, too often neglected, possess an interest that is quite unique to church people today. I and II Timothy and Titus, known as the Pastoral Epistles, deal with extremely practical matters of church management and personal conduct. The little letter to Philemon is the only private letter of Paul that we possess. It tells the romantic story of the runaway slave Onesimus, who, as Dr. Barclay shows, may have become, some fifty years later, the great bishop of Ephesus.”

Reference Number: B-00171

18) Barclay, William. The Letter to the Hebrews. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“In The Letter to the Hebrews the author of this penetrating series brings his clarifying light to an epistle that is, in his own words, “the most difficult book in the whole New Testament” for the reader of today. “I believe,” says Dr. Barclay, “that no New Testament book gives us such a glorious picture of Jesus Christ, in all the splendor of His manhood, and in all the majesty of His deity.” With Dr. Barclay’s direct, perceptive, and informed commentary, this complex book emerges from its apparent obscurity and becomes a clear, stirring, and plain-speaking message peculiarly significant for men and women of today.”

Reference Number: B-00172

19) Barclay, William. The Letters of James and Peter. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“Dr. Barclay examines The Letter of James—its authorship, its date, its curious omission of references to Jesus’ resurrection and Messiahship, and the form in which it is cast—and shows that works and faith are both essential aspects of the apostolic message. Dr. Barclay discusses the sense in which it is correct to call The First Letter of Peter one of the “catholic” or “general” epistles, its five basic theological ideas and the Greek Gentiles to whom it was addressed. He shows that Second Peter, which is largely a denunciation of heretics and false teachers, can hardly have been written by the same man as First Peter.”

Reference Number: B-000173

20) Barclay, William. The Revelation of John Volume 1 (Chapters 1-5). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“In this and its companion volume, Dr. Barclay makes the most difficult book in the Bible easier to understand. In his introduction he examines areas such as the characteristics of apocalyptic literature and the nature of Caesar worship. John was, as Dr. Barclay shows, “soaked and saturated” in the Old Testament, and most of the imagery he employs is drawn from that source. Dr. Barclay does more than clarify the meaning of the imagery. His commentary covers many interesting subjects, such as the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the probable facts about John’s exile on the island, and the meaning of Christ’s knocking at the door.”

Reference Number: B-00174

21) Barclay, William. The Revelation of John Volume 2 (Chapters 6-22). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“Here the reader meets many picturesque images that have become part of the very fabric of our thinking—the four horses and their riders, the Antichrist, the woman clothed with the sun, the beast with his number, Armageddon, the great harlot, the Millennium, the new Jerusalem. These and many other images drawn from the Revelation have so seized hold of the world’s imagination that without them a good share of our best art would never have been created. Because so many of John’s prophetic utterances relate to Rome, Dr. Barclay devotes many pages to Describing the great city as it was under the early Caesars.”

Reference Number: B-00176

22) Barclay, William. The Letters of John and Jude. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1976.

“The four letters in this volume all deal with heretical teachings within the early Church. Dr. Barclay describes the various forms in which Gnosticism appeared in I John, pointing out that some of its positions, such as the notion that the material world, including the human body, is evil, still infect the thinking of some Christians. II and III John are warnings against wandering preachers who repudiated the writer's authority. Jude is a strong indictment of immoral persons (antinomians) who had insinuated themselves into the Church.

Reference Number: B-00177

23) Barclay, William. The Gospel of John Volume 1 (Chapters 1-7). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“The Gospel of John is to many people the most precious book in the Bible,” says Dr. Barclay in this first of two volumes. In order to bring the tremendous wealth of this Gospel to the reader, Dr. Barclay has accompanied his unique translation of the text with a detailed commentary almost verse by verse. A comprehensive introduction presents additional material, for the author believes that “there is no book that gains so much from the background from which it emerged.” Throughout the book the deeper meaning of “the spiritual gospel” and its fidelity to the inner truth of Jesus’ preaching is clearly and significantly brought home.”

Reference Number: B-00178

24) Barclay, William. The Gospel of John Volume 2 (Chapters 8-21). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“The Gospel of John, says Dr .Barclay, “is an amazing book. It can be read and loved without any commentary at all. But the more we study John, the more wealth arises out of it…. There is many a phrase in John whose greatness a man will not exhaust in a lifetime, let alone in a single day.” In this volume, Dr. Barclay completes the intensive study begun in The Gospel of John Volume 1 (covering chs. 1-7). His commentary brings to the reader a sharpened perception of the meaning of this Gospel in a new and personal way.”

Reference Number: B-00179

25) Barclay, William. The Gospel of Luke. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

““Somehow of all the Gospel writers,” comments Dr. Barclay, “one would have liked to meet Luke best of all.” Happily, Dr. Barclay’s own literary and intellectual talents complement the marvelous appeal of the good physician, so that we may apprehend here, as perhaps never before, the unique, multifaceted excellence of “the loveliest book in the world.” Luke wrote, says Dr. Barclay, making Christ the open door for all men without reserve. In so many areas either minimized or neglected by the other writers Luke reported fully and clearly. All these characteristics Dr. Barclay finds with the student in this entirely fresh translation, helping each one to see through Luke’s eyes the infinitude of God’s love.”

Reference Number: B-00180

26) Barclay, William. The Gospel of Mark. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

““When we study the Gospel According to Saint Mark,” declares Dr. Barclay, “we study the most important book in the New Testament, for init we have the first life of Jesus ever to be written,” the one on which all others accounts are based. In his introduction, Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called synoptic, how they came to be written, and how scholars have concluded that Mark as the firs. Toughing on Mark’s own life, he discusses the rift that Mark occasioned between Paul and Barnabas, Mark’s sources of information about Jesus, the characteristics of his Gospel writing, and the mystery of the “lost ending.””

Reference Number: B-00181

27) Barclay, William. The Gospel of Matthew Volume 2 (Chapters 11 to 28). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1975.

“Do you know why the region of Caesarea Philippi was an especially appropriate place for Jesus to ask the tremendous question “And you—who do say that I am?” Are you satisfied about the meaning of “You are Peter, and on this rock…”? Dr. Barclay clarifies these and many other interesting and perplexing matters in this second volume of The Gospel of Matthew. As usual in the series, the “lessons” are arranged for daily reading. The text comes first in Dr. Barclay’s own translation, followed in each case by his commentary.”

Reference Number: B-00182

28) Barclay, William. The Mind of St. Paul. San Francisco, California: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1975.

“The leading popular interpreter of biblical thought presents the ideas and teachings of St. Paul in clear and understandable terms. A biographical sketch, bringing out the importance of Paul’s background and recreating the worlds of the Jews and the Greeks, opens the book. Barclay then traces the origins, development, and lasting influence of Paul’s great themes. Condensing years of scholarly study, the author explains such key concepts as gnosticism, justification by faith, and reconciliation.”

Reference Number: B-00183

29) Barclay, William. And Jesus Said: A Handbook on the Parables of Jesus. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1970.

““In literature and in art there are certain possessions which the mind of man will not willingly let die. There are stories which are not so much the heritage and the material of the scholar and the theologian as they are the possession of every man; and such are the parables of Jesus. Even in an age when men know less and less of the Bible, and care less for it, it still remains true that the stories Jesus told are the best known stories in the world.” In this attractive series of studies, Dr. Barclay brings to these “best known stories in the world” new force and significance for the modern reader. The first of 34 chapters, “He Taught Them in Parables,” helps the reader understand what parables are, how they were used, and how they should be interpreted. Chapter 3, “The Kingdome of God is a Hand,” surveys one of the great themes of the parables, understood in the light of the teachings of the whole Bible. Each of the other chapters analyzes an individual parable—identifies its theme, explains it in the light of the language and customs of the ancient world, and clearly interprets its meaning for us today.”

Reference Number: B-00184

30) Barry, William A., S.J. Who Do You Say I Am? Meeting the Historical Jesus in Prayer. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1996.

“Christians have always turned to the scriptures as a reliable source of knowledge about Jesus, but in recent years the historical accuracy of the gospels has come under considerable scrutiny. The question has even garnered significant media attention, particularly in the case of the “Jesus Seminar,” a group of scholars who gather periodically to discuss a vote on the authenticity of Jesus’ words and deeds. Their claims, which often seem calculated to shock, have disturbed some Christians and even shaken the faith of other. In this innovative work Fr. William Berry shows why this need not be the case. “I believe that research on the historical Jesus need not be a threat but can be a spiritual resource for us Christians,” he says. Drawing on the highly acclaimed work The marginal Jew by John Meier, he helps us sift the evidence to discover what we can know whit historical certainty about Jesus. But Barry leads us beyond the facts of history to an encounter with the risen Jesus, sharing both his own experiences of prayer as well as the stories and accounts of other contemporary Christians who have come to know the risen Lord. He guides us in a prayerful dialogue that bridges the gap between the Jesus of history and the Jesus we experience in faith.”

Reference Number: B-00185

31) Bergant, Dianne, C.S.A. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 1 Introduction to the Bible. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: B-00186

32) La Biblia Ilustrada, Texto de Iva Hoth, Ilustraciones de Andre Le Blanc. Cook Publishing.

Reference Number: H-00265

33) Bible Readings and Studies on the Holy Spirit in Church and Society. Washington D.C.: United States catholic Conference, 1998.

Reference Number: 00832

34) Bible Readings and Studies: A Pastoral Bibliography. Washington D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 1980.

Reference Number: 00833

35) Birnbaum, Stanley. The Bible Alive: Creative Approaches to Teaching Scripture. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Winston Press, 1983.

“Meets teachers’ desire to reflect their best understanding of contemporary scripture scholarship and to introduce scripture at students’ own level of readiness. The eleven scripture-teaching approaches include: Storytelling, planning a TV Show, choral reading, improvisation, writing as another person, planning a newscast, role playing scavenger hunts, continuums, creative writing literary analysis.”

Reference Number: B-00187

36) Blenkinsopp, Joseph and Challenor, John. Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy. Chicago, Illinois: Adult Catechetical Teaching Aids, 1971.

Reference Number: B-00188

37) Boadt, Lawrence, C.S.P. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 18 Introduction to Wisdom Literature Proverbs. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: B-00189

38) Boadt, Lawrence. Reading the Old Testament an Introduction. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1984.

“A Clear carefully organized introduction for contemporary readers. It is designed to guide the student of the Bible through the text and its problems, enrich their understanding of the individual biblical books, and explore the way the Bible came to be written. Reading the Old Testament combines the latest scholarship with a sensitivity to religious issues and Israel’s ever-deepening understanding of God’s ways. The author gives special attention to recent archaeological discoveries in the Middle East and how these affect our understanding of the Old Testament. The book contains numerous maps, charts, and drawings.”

Reference Number: B-00190

39) Bowes, Paula J. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 8 First Samuel Second Samuel. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: B-00192

40) Bright, Laurence, Wansbrough, Henry and Murphy-O’Connor, Jerome. Paul II: 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon. Chicago, Illinois Adult Catechetical Teaching Aids, 1971.

Reference Number: B-00193

41) Brown, Raymond E. An Adult Christ at Christmas: Essays on the Three Biblical Christmas Stories Matthew 2 and Luke 2. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1978.

“The infancy narratives in Matthew and Luke represent a developed Christology proclaimed through a reflection on the origin of Jesus’ birth and early life are the entire gospel story in miniature. The story of Jesus starts with the story of Israel. The infancy narratives are capsule summaries of the Old Testament and presuppose it as background. Thus they serve as a bridge between God’s saving work in Israel and the fullness of the good news in Christ. In popular form An Adult Christ at Christmas samples succinctly the method and conclusions of the author in his longer (600 pages) and more scholarly The Birth of the Messiah (Doubleday 1977). It can be used effectively as an introduction for study clubs and adult education courses, especially where the leader has worked through the longer work.”

Reference Number: B-00194

42) Burke, John, O.P. Beginners’ Guide to Bible Sharing Volume I. Dubuque, Iowa: Religious Education Division Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers, 1984.

Reference Number: B-00195

43) Burke, John, O.P. Beginners’ Guide to Bible Sharing Volume II. Dubuque, Iowa: Religious Education Division Wm. C. Brown Company Publishers, 1984.

Reference Number: B-00196

44) Burns, Rita J. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament Ezra Nehemiah. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: B-00197

45) Caird, G.B. The Gospel of St. Luke. New York, New York: Penguin Books Ltd., 1963.

Reference Number: C-00165

46) Campbell, James P. Harper’s New American Bible Study Program: Resource Book. San Francisco, California: Harper & Row, 1984.

“This program focuses on ten major biblical themes that show how the Bible is central to the Catholic faith and the Christian life. Adult participants learn how the New Testament has its origins in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and how together the form the basis of contemporary Church teachings and beliefs. The program utilizes proven adult catechetical methods that actively involve participants and encourage personal reflection and growth.”

Reference Number: C-00166

47) Campbell, James P. Harper’s New American Bible Study Program: Administrative Guide. San Francisco, California: Harper & Row, 1984.

“The Administrative Guide provides parishes with a practical guide for successful implementation of the program. In addition to background about adult education and Bible study, there are sections on planning, scheduling, leadership, promotion, publicity, and registration. Both comprehensive and practical, the Administrative Guide is a helpful resource for parishes wanting to develop a strong and effective adult Bible study program.”

Reference Number: C-00167

48) The Catholic Bible Personal Study Edition (New American Bible). New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1995.

Reference Number: 00834

49) The Catholic Study Bible (New American Bible). New York, New York: Oxford University Press, 1990.

Reference Number: 00835

50) The Catholic Women’s Devotional Bible (New Revised Standard Version). Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 2000.

“Designed specifically to nourish a woman’s spirituality, making it easy to form a habit of daily prayer and reading. It includes a year’s worth of meditations, drawn form classic and contemporary sources, all written by women. Designed especially to meet the need of Catholics and those accustomed to liturgically based forms of worship, this Bible includes a six-year reading plan tied to the lectionary, making it easy for you to locate readings for daily and Sunday liturgies. Additionally, each weekend devotional is based on the life of a particular woman of the Bible, helping you to see the relevance of her story for today. Each book of the Bible is preceded by a brief introduction highlighting its historical context and important themes. Additional articles focus on topics such as the sacraments, holy days, the liturgy, and spiritual direction, explaining the link between tradition and Scripture to help you gain a greater understanding of your faith.”

Reference Number: 00836

51) The Catholic Youth Bible (New Revised Standard Version). Winona, Minnesota: Saint Mary’s Press Christian Brothers Publications, 2000.

“This unique Bible is for you! It doesn’t matter if you’re a committed Christian or a searcher with lots of questions. The Catholic Youth Bible will be a true companion, helping you find the answers you seek and helping you make connections to Catholic beliefs and traditions.”

Reference Number: 00837

52) Cavocoressi, Peter. Who’s Who in the Bible. New York, New York: Penguin Books, 1987.

“Containing biographies of over 450 bibical characters from the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha, this lavishly illustrated new edition describes who the people in the bible are, what the did and how they have lived on the imagination, inspiring artists, musicians and literature through the ages. An invaluable reference tool, Who’s Who in the Bible is now reissued with over 130 colour and black-and-white illustrations.”

Reference Number: C-00168

53) Clifford, Richard J., S.J. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 22 Psalms 1-27. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: C-00169

54) Clifford, Richard J., S.J. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 23 Psalms 73-150. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: C-00170

55) Coleman, Lyman, Rydberg, Denny, Peace, Richard and Christopherson, Gary. Serendipity New Testament for Groups. Littleton, Colorado: Serendipity House, 1973.

Reference Number: C-00171

56) Collins, John J. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament Isaiah. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: C-00172

57) Conzelmann, Hans. Acts of the Apostles. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Fortress Press, 1987.

Referece Number: C-00184

58) Comentario Bíblico Internacional. Publicado bajo la dirección de William R. Farmer y Armando J. Levaratti, Sean McEvenue, David L. Dungan. Mapas: Andre LaCocque. Editorial Verbo Divino.

Reference Number: F-00064

59) Craghan, John F. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 3 Exodus. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: C-00173

60) Craven, Toni. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament Ezekiel Daniel. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: C-00174

61) The Denver Catholic Bible School Program. Old Testament Foundations: Genesis Through Kings Year One. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1994.

“Covers the first two major sections of the Old Testament: the Pentateuch and the historical books that make up the Deuteronomic History of Israel. It is a full introduction to the foundational books of the Old Testament and their most important historical, interpretive and theological questions.”

Reference Number: D-00086

62) The Denver Catholic Bible School Program. New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship Year Two. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1995.

“Introduces us to the writings of the New Testament. It begins with an examination of what makes up a gospel and the unique viewpoint of each evangelist. It then examines the nature of St. Paul’s letter and their profound theology of the risen Christ, and concludes with the study of the special literary and theological approach of John’s gospel and the book of Revelation. All materials from each type of writing allow us to learn more fully about the early Christina communities that produced them.”

Reference Number: D-00089

63) Ekstrom, Reynolds R. and Ekstrom, Rosemary. Concise Catholic Dictionary. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1988.

“This ready-reference volume gives Catholics and inquirers into Catholicism accurate information on church teachings, beliefs, values, and practices. It is presented in a clear easy-to-understand entry format employed defines words and terms in three aspects: historical usage, contemporary theology, and post-Vatican Council II understandings.”

Reference Number: E-00041

64) Ekstrom, Reynolds R. and Ekstrom, Rosemary. Concise Catholic Dictionary for Parents and Religion Teachers. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1988.

“This ready-reference volume gives parents and religion teachers accurate information on church teachings, beliefs, values, and practices. It is presented in a clear easy-to-understand entry format employed defines words and terms in three aspects: historical usage, contemporary theology, and post-Vatican Council II understandings.”

Reference Number: E-00042

65) Ellis, Peter F. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 14 Jeremiah Baruch. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: E-00043

66) Extreme Faith God’s Word Knows No Bounds Holy Bible (Contemporary English Version). New York, New York: American Bible Society, 1995.

Reference Number: 00838

67) Farmer, William R. The International Bible Commentary: A Catholic and Ecumeical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1998.

Reference Number: F-00079

68) Fenton, J.C. The Gospel of St. Matthew. New York, New York: Penguin Books Ltd., 1963.

Reference Number: F-00065

69) Fischer, James A., C.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 24 Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: F-00066

70) Flanagan, Neal M., O.S.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary 4 The Gospel According to John and the Johannine Epistles. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1983.

Reference Number: F-00067

71) Freyne, Sean and Wansbrough, Henry. Mark and Matthew. Chicago, Illinois: Adult Catechetical Teaching Aids, 1971.

Reference Number: F-00068

72) Gaeta, Francis X. With You Always: Daily Meditations on the Gospels. Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 2000.

“A simple book of daily meditations on the gospels offering the perfect opportunity to become more aware of the presence of Jesus in our lives. By focusing on the life of Jesus in his public ministry throughout the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, this book leads us to get to know Jesus, and even ourselves, a little bit better. With fresh insights, a gentle manner, and his keen sense of humor, Fr. Frank Gaeta brings familiar gospel stories to new life. Each day in this book contains a reference to the daily gospel reading from the lectionary as well as thoughtful meditation on the reading. Whether you’re praying through the gospels at your own pace or preparing for the daily liturgy, this book of meditations will be a springboard for personal prayer as you discover that Jesus truly is with you always.”

Reference Number: G-00063

73) Getty, Mary Ann, R.S.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary 7 First Corinthians Second Corinthians. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1983.

Reference Number: G-00064

74) Gilles, Anthony E. Fundamentalism: What Every Catholic Needs to Know. Cincinnati, Ohio: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1984.

““Are you ready for the Rapture?” the Bible-toting fundamentalist on your doorstep demands. “Well, I don’t know,” you stammer. “What exactly is the Rapture?” Most American Catholics feel uneasy and unprepared when confronted by such questions—or by someone firing off Scripture verses to “prove” the fundamentalist formula for salvation. In this lively, informative look at fundamentalism, author Tony Gilles draws on his own experience growing up Catholic in the Bible Belt as well as his extensive Scripture studies. His anecdotal style offers emotional support as well as intellectual insights for flustered Catholics who know, deep down, they don’t agree with the fundamentalists but can’t explain just why.”

Reference Number: G-00065

75) Good News Bible (Today’s English Version). New York, New York: American Bible Society, 1976.

Reference Number: 00841

76) Good News Bible Old Testament (Today’s English Version). New York, New York: American Bible Society, 1976.

Reference Number: 00839

77) Good News Bible for Modern Man: The New Testament with Psalms (Today’s English Version). Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Inc., 1972.

Reference Number: 00840

78) The Gospel and Epistles of John (New American Bible). Washington D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 1978.

Reference Number: 00842

79) Green, Barbara. Like a Tree Planted: An Exploration of Psalms and Parables through Metaphor. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1997.

“Invites reflection on eight pairs of psalms and parables by making visible their shared metaphor. These images, familiar from our everyday lives as well as from both Testaments, allow fresh insights to emerge from familiar scriptural texts. The psalms, all from the fist book of Psalter, and the parables, selected from Luke’s Gospel, speak deeply and collaboratively through figures of the tree, our stature and status, searching faces, feelings of entitlement and responsiveness, the ecosystem, shepherding, the storehouse, and “the other side.” An introductory chapter brings simplicity and clarity to the process of reading metaphorically, and a concluding chapter draws implications form the reading of these particular psalm and parable texts as a set.”

Reference Number: G-00026

80) Grenz, Linda L. Doubleday Pocket Bible Guide. New York, New York: Doubleday, 1997.

“All sorts of guide books are available, all jam-packed with the most useful information a person could ever want: restaurant guides, travel guides, buyers’ guides. But if you are looking for a guide to the Bible, you can look high and low and still come up empty; that is, until now. Like many people, you may be curious about the Bible, but reluctant to open the cover. As a sacred book, is it only for ordained ministers and religious fanatics? You couldn’t make sense of it as a kid, so what good is it now? But everybody seems to know about the Bible and people turn to it to find meaning in life or to understand God; perhaps it is time to read it for yourself. The Doubleday Pocket Bible Guide is written and designed with you in mind. When you read the Bible, keep this guide handy, because it opens a whole new world to you. From cover to cover, it puts Scripture at your fingertips.”

Reference Number: G-00068

81) Grindel, John A., C.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 7 Joshua Judges. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: G-00069

82) Guinan, Michael D., O.F.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 19 Job. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: G-00070

83) Hann, Robert R. The Bible an Owner’s Manual: What you Need to Know Before you Buy and Read your Own Bible. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1983.

“This is a book that tells you how to buy a Bible that’s right for you, and how to find your way around in ti once you have it. Here you can learn: Which Bible translation is best, ad what is he difference between the available translations? How is the Bible organized, why do different versions have different names fo the books of the Bible? Who at is the meaning of all those footnotes at the bottom of each page? How do people interpret the Bible? Where can I find guides for studying the Bible? Whether you are a first-time buyer of a long-time owner, you will find this to be a valuable resource to be kept on the shelf beside the Scriptures.”

Reference Number: H-00266

84) Harrington, Daniel J., S.J. Collegeville Bible Commentary 1 The Gospel According to Matthew. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1983.

Reference Number: H-00267

85) Havener, Ivan, O.S.B. Collegeville Bible Commentary 8 First Thessalonians, Philippians, Philemon, Second Thessalonians, Colossians Ephesians. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1983.

Reference Number: H-00268

86) Henderson, Frank. Remembering the Women: Women’s Stories from Scripture for Sundays and Festivals. Chicago, Illinois: Liturgical Training Publications, 1999.

“Embraces what has been omitted by the two major lectionaries of Western Christianity. In these pages you will find both the stories that are told in the churches and the ones that are forgotten. Discover in this collection more that 250 scriptural passages witnessing to the presence of women in the Bible: stories that use feminine images of God, stories about women—named and unnamed, stories that use imagery based on daily life of women, stories that refer to the feminine figure of holy Wisdom. You are invited into the beautiful an inspiring—and sometimes difficult and painful—women’s stories of our heritage, stories that allow our community to see itself as a whole people once again.”

Reference Number: H-00269

87) Hibbert, Giles, Robinson, Bernard and Bright, Laurence. John: John, 1 John, James. Chicago, Illinois: Adult Catechetical Teaching Aids, 1972.

Reference Number: H-00270

88) Holy Bible Bimillennum Edition. The American Heritage Society, 1999.

Reference Number: 00843

89) Holy Bible School and Church Edition (The New American Bible). Wichita, Kansas: Fireside Bible Publishers, 1987.

Reference Number: 00844

90) Holy Bible (New Catholic Edition). New York, New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1962.

Reference Number: 00845

91) Holy Bible (The New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition). Nashville, Tennessee: Catholic Bible Press a Division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990.

Reference Number: 00846

92) Holy Bible (Revised Standard Version). Camden, New Jersey: Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers, 1946.

Reference Number: 00847

93) Hoppe, Leslie J., O.F.M. Collegeville Bible Commentary Old Testament 6 Deuteronomy. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1985.

Reference Number: H-00271

94) Illustrated The Way: The Catholic Living Bible. Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor, 1989.

"It's a cold, stormy night. You run across the parking lot to your car as the wind and rain beat against your face. You grope in your pocket for your keys and...nothing. It takes a few seconds for you to admit to yourself that you locked your keys inside the car. Your frustration mounts. Less than three feet away lies the key to your escape form the storm--yet it might as well be a thousand mile away. This is the frustration many people experience when they try to understand the Word of God. They know the answers to their problems must be there within the pages of Scripture, but they can't find the key that will help them unlock its truths."

Reference Number: 01075

95) The Inclusive New Testament. Brentwood, Maryland: Priests for Equality, 1994.

Reference Number: 00848

96) The Jerusalem Bible Reader’s Edition. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1966.

Reference Number: 00849

97) Johnston, Leonard and Smith, Michael. Psalms and Wisdom: Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Wisdom. Chicago, Illinois: Adult Catechetical Teaching Aids, 1972.

Reference Number: J-00030

98) Jones, Alexander, L.S.S., S.T.L., I.C.B. The New Testament of the Jerusalem Bible Reader’s Edition with Abridged Introductions and Notes. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1966.

“This edition of the New Testament contains the complete and unabridged biblical text of the New Testament from the monumental Jerusalem Bible, the bible unanimously acclaimed by scholars of all faiths as one of the greatest bibles of all times. The meaning of the Gospel message is made clearer for the modern Christina by the vital, graceful and vigorous translation. To help the average layman benefit further from modern scripture study, the notes and introductions have been specially cut for this reader’s edition, stripping them of scholarly detail while retaining necessary and helpful information. The introductions explain clearly the character, dates, and authorship of each book or group of books; while the notes, reduced in number and length, are restricted to the minimum necessary for understanding the literal meaning of the text. They explain items, places, people, and customs, specify dates, and identify the sources of quotations.”

Reference Number: J-00031

99) Katz, Gary. The Key to the Bible. Full Life Associates, 1996.

“Gives an overview and lists dates, people, locations, topics, and events that appear in the Old Testaments and the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical Books. Its intent is to unlock. One reading provides a feeling for the scope and contents of the Bible. This booklet can be used as outline, overview, and study guide.”

Reference Number: K-00049

100) Kodell, Jerome, O.S.B. Collegeville Bible Commentary 3 The Gospel According to Luke. Collegeville, Minnes