Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594712913 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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John Bergsma is professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a senior fellow at the St. His articles, some coauthored with Scott Hahn, have appeared in the Journal of Biblical Literature and other academic and popular periodicals. Twice voted Faculty of the Year by graduating classes at Franciscan University, he is a popul
Catechists, teachers, and pastoral ministers will find this an inestimable resource, both for their own reference, and for shepherding those under their care. We can do all this because of John Bergsma's rare gifts. Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History is so fresh, engaging, and truly instructive that you will find yourself smiling as you read it, and you'll be amazed at what you retain." --Elizabeth Scalia, Blogger at The Anchoress"John Bergsma is a very effective teacher of Scripture with a gift for clarity and depth." --Scott Hahn, Author of Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots"John Bergsma brings his biblical scholarship, pastoral heart, and gift for teaching together in this charming, easy-to-use overview of Salvation History. This book can change lives." --Mike Aquilina, Author of The Mas
Readers will begin to see the Christian understanding of salvation by walking through the Old Testament, going through the great stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, the great kings and prophets of Israel, and culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ.. Bible Basics for Catholics is based on Bergsma's popular Introduction to Theology course at Steubenville. As a teacher, Bergsma has an uncanny ability to make complex ideas understandable and faith-inspiring while staying true to both Catholic teaching and biblical scholarship. John Bergsma's popular Bible Basics for Catholics, which has sold more than 60,000 copies, offers readers an accessible vision of salvation history as it unfolds in the Bible, showing how the Bible points us to the saving life and work of Jesus. This new edition includes an additional chapter on covenant fulfillment in the Book of Revelation.John Bergsma brings to
Dominica said A terrific little book. If you have ever felt baffled by the Old Testament and wondered how it relates to the New Testament, this is the book for you. I've been a serious student of the Bible (at a layman's level) for nearly a decade, and I couldn't see the forest for the trees. After reading this book, the big picture of salvation history finally began to reveal itself to me.The author is a convert to the Catholic faith from Protestantism. He is a professor of theology and has received honors for his outstanding teaching ability.Bergsma has taken college-level concepts and packaged them in an entertaining. Fun, quick, and easy read Steve T. This book is relatively short and easy to read. With the simple drawings and explanation of the covenants in the Bible it makes you feel as though you are sitting in on a lecture of John Bergsma's. The only issue I had with the book was that I felt a little misled by the title. Most of the content in the book involves the covenants. Therefore I felt as though I could have read (or re read) on of Scott Hahn's books, who is a also a professor at Steubenville. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a basic intro to the different covenants in the Bible, who haven't rea. "Must read for all" according to JF. Most people just don't 'find time' to read nor is it easy to understand the bible. Mr Bergsma keeps it simple and visual while at the same time points to the detailed verses in the bible if you want more. The beauty is in the simplicity, and bible's message is a powerful one. Enjoy and pass this one on.