Reference Books

Vatican Council II: More Post Conciliar Documents (Vatican Collection, V. 2)

Vatican Council II: More Post Conciliar Documents (Vatican Collection, V. 2)
Author: 1962-1965, Vatican Council Flannery, Austin (Editor) Manning, Timothy Cardinal

ISBN: 0-918344-16-6
LCCN: 82074114
Dewey: 262/.52 19
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Category: Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
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Pages: 1013

Paperback Costello Publishing Co

Spine title: Vatican II. Companion volume to: The conciliar and post conciliar documents, Vatican Council II. Includes bibliographical references and index.

What You Should Know About the Catechism of the Catholic Church (What You Should Know About... Series)

What You Should Know About the Catechism of the Catholic Church (What You Should Know About... Series)
Author: Altemose, Charlene

ISBN: 0-89243-647-6
LCCN: 93079929
Dewey: 238/.2 20
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Category: Christianity - Theology - Catholic
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Pages: 64

Paperback Liguori Publications

"Information concerning the specific contents of the Catechism has been taken from the Italian edition, Catechismo della Chiesa Cattolica"--T.p. verso.

Butler's Lives of the Saints: January (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: January (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Burns, Paul (Editor) Farmer, David Hugh

ISBN: 0-8146-2377-8
LCCN: 95081671
Dewey: 282/.092/2 B 21
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Category: Specific Members Of Religious Congregations And Orders
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Pages: 256

Hardcover Liturgical Press

Book Description For more than two centuries, Butler's Lives of the Saints has been hailed as the authority on the Christian patron saints. Now, in this new edition of the original classic, Michael Walsh has culled the ruch resources of earlier editions to accentuate the more modern and best-documented saints. Echoing the charm and style of the eighteenth-century edition, Walsh's volume has been edited to make the fascinating and inspiring lives of the saints easily accessible to readers today. This edition features saints from many nations and backgrounds and includes new articles on recently canonized saints. The index offers the list of saints from the complete edition, and includes all new canonizations and new dates, making it eh most up-to-date listing of saints available. Butlter's Lives of the Saints remains a remarkable reference source and, through its comprehensive biographies, a valuable aid to devotion and a rich source of historical information. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Butlers Lives of the Saints: April (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butlers Lives of the Saints: April (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Burns, Paul (Editor)

ISBN: 0-8146-2380-8
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Pages: 237

Hardcover Liturgical Press

Butler's Lives of the Saints (February)

Butler's Lives of the Saints (February)
Author: Butler, Alban Burns, Paul

ISBN: 0-8146-2378-6
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Category: Religion - Classic Works
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Pages: 270

Leather Bound Liturgical Press

Butler's Lives of the Saints: June (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: June (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Butler, Alban Jones, Kathleen

ISBN: 0-8146-2382-4
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Category: Roman Catholic Church
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Pages: 249

Hardcover Liturgical Press

Butler's Lives of the Saints: May (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: May (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Butler, Alban Farmer, David Hugh

ISBN: 0-8146-2381-6
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Category: Religious
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Pages: 184

Hardcover Liturgical Press

Butler's Lives of the Saints: November (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: November (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Butler, Alban Thomas, Sarah Fawcett

ISBN: 0-8146-2387-5
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Category: Biography & Autobiography
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Pages: 231

Hardcover Liturgical Press

From the Publisher The 200-year-old Butler's Lives of the Saints has undergone a thorough revision and rewriting and is now presented as a 12-volume set categorized according to months of the year. This volume includes those saints commemorated in November.

Butler's Lives of the Saints: September (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: September (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Butler, Alban Burns, Paul Thomas, Sarah Fawcett

ISBN: 0-8146-2385-9
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Category: Religious
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Pages: 288

Hardcover Liturgical Press

New Catholic encyclopedia. Prepared by an editorial staff at the Catholic University of America

New Catholic encyclopedia. Prepared by an editorial staff at the Catholic University of America
Author: Catholic University of America

ISBN: 0-07-010235-X
LCCN: 66022292
Dewey: 282/.03
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Category: Catholic Church -- Dictionaries
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Pages: 0

Hardcover McGraw-Hill

Vol. 16: Supplement, 1967-1974; v. 17: Supplement, Change in the Church; v. 18: Supplement, 1978-1988. Vol. 16-17 have imprint: Washington, Publisher's Guild. Vol. 18 has imprint: Palatine, Il. : J. Heraty ; Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America. Includes bibliographies.

Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments (The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Vol. 1) (Anchor Bible)

Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments (The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, Vol. 1) (Anchor Bible)
Author: Charlesworth, James H.

ISBN: 0-385-09630-5
LCCN: 80002443
Dewey: 229 19
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Category: Biblical concordances & commentaries
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Pages: 1056

Hardcover Anchor Bible

Book Description The writers of the Bible depended on other sources for much of their work. Some of these sources may be lost forever, but many have recently come to light. Known as the pseudepigrapha, they are made available here in volumes. Language Notes Text: English (translation)

The Old Testament: Pseudepigrapha Volume 2

The Old Testament: Pseudepigrapha Volume 2
Author: Charlesworth, James H.

ISBN: 0-385-18813-7
LCCN: 80002443
Dewey: 229 19
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Category: Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis
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Pages: 1056

Hardcover Anchor Bible

Book Description Expansions of the "Old Testament" and legends, wisdom and philosophical literature, prayers, psalms and odes, and fragments of lost Judeo-Hellenistic works. Language Notes Text: English (translation) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Encyclopedia Of Catholic Devotions And Practices

Encyclopedia Of Catholic Devotions And Practices
Author: Ball, Ann Roy, Neil

ISBN: 0-87973-910-X
LCCN: 2002107142
Dewey: 282/.03 22
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Category: Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
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Pages: 777

Hardcover Our Sunday Visitor

Includes bibliographical references (p. 701-706) and index.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: Church, Catholic

ISBN: 0-02-637802-7
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Category: Religion & Spirituality - Christianity
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Pages: 803

Paperback Libreria Editrice Vaticana

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: Church, Catholic (Corporate Author)

ISBN: 0-8294-0772-3
LCCN: 94237444
Dewey: 238/.2 20
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Category: Roman Catholic Doctrinal Theology (General)
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Pages: 803

Hardcover Loyola Press

Industry Reviews "A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." Paul

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: Church, U.S. Catholic II, Pope John Paul Conference, U S Catholic

ISBN: 0-385-47967-0
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Category: Christian theology
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Pages: 864

Mass Market Paperback Image

Amazon.com Catechism of the Catholic Church is the first new edition of the catechism in 400 years. Catechism means "instruction," and this text will remain the standard reference for Catholics for many future generations. It is the authoritative summary of Catholic belief regarding the Church creeds, sacraments, commandments, and prayers. To get some idea of the level of detail with which the Catechism engages Catholic doctrine, consider that 17 pages of explanation accompany the opening words of the Apostle's Creed ("I Believe in God the Father"). The book is exceptionally well organized, with line-by-line explanations of every conceivable aspect of orthodox Catholic belief. Extensive cross-referencing, indexing, footnotes, and "In Brief" summaries of each section further ease the project of finding the precise answers to any questions a reader might have. Even the layout of information on the page is easy on the eyes, with wide margins for readers who wish to make notes. Furthermore, the back cover features a true rarity in the annals of world literature: a blurb by the Pope. --Michael Joseph Gross Review "A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." -- Pope John Paul II

Catholic Home Schooling: A Handbook for Parents

Catholic Home Schooling: A Handbook for Parents
Author: Clark, Mary Kay Nelson, Thomas A. Fox, Robert J.

ISBN: 0-89555-494-1
LCCN: 93060757
Dewey: 377/.82 20
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Category: Religion - Classic Works
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Pages: 448

Paperback Tan Books & Publishers

Book Description In this historic first, the director of the accredited and highly successful Seton Home Study School shows parents why and how to teach their children at home, giving scores of practical examples and setting forth the spiritual, moral and academic advantages. The book includes chapters by several experts and covers Catholic curriculum, textbooks, Catholic family life, legal aspects, discipline, socialization, home management, using computers, children with learning disabilities, single-parent home schooling, the father's role, Catholic home schooling support groups, and much more. Also included are the addresses of all 50 state home schooling associations. Perfect for mothers who are considering home schooling - or who want to convince their husbands or relatives that home schooling is a good idea. Parents already know the problems in the schools (both public and Catholic). This book gives the solution! A tremendously encouraging, uplifting and practical handbook. Catholic home schooling may well be the salvation of our entire society.

Catholic Sourcebook

Catholic Sourcebook
Author: Cline Klein, P.

ISBN: 0-697-02984-0
LCCN: 91186497
Dewey: 282 20
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Category: Christianity - Catholicism
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Pages: 471

Paperback William C Brown Pub

Book Description This revised edition of The Catholic Source Book is a vast collection of information to help people of faith learn, renew, teach, and live the risen life of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church. The ten chapters include: Prayers, An Overview of the Tradition, Scripture, Church, Liturgy, The Liturgical Year, Devotions in Catholic Tradition, Veneration of Saints and Heroes, Catholic Symbols, and Word and Phrase Origins. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

On the Coming of the Third Millennium

On the Coming of the Third Millennium
Author: Conference, United States Catholic

ISBN: 1-55586-042-7
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Paperback United States Catholic Conference

Code of Canon Law a Text and Commentary, Study Edition

Code of Canon Law a Text and Commentary, Study Edition
Author: Coriden, James A. Green, Thomas J. Heintschel, Donald E.

ISBN: 0-8091-2837-3
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Category: Religion - Church Life & Growth
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Pages: 1184

Paperback Paulist Pr

Language Notes Text: English, Latin (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Butler's Lives of the Saints: August (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: August (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Cumming, John Burns, Paul

ISBN: 0-8146-2384-0
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Category: Roman Catholic Church
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Pages: 336

Leather Bound Liturgical Press

From the Publisher One of the most well-known and relied-upon reference works of all time has been updated and revised! The twelve volumes of the revised Butler's Lives of the Saints correspond to the months of the year; each contains entries on saints with feast days in that month. The volumes January, May, June, October, and November are available, with volumes for the remaining months to follow every spring and fall. The final volume, December, will include a complete index of the series. Two major changes mark this revision: First, it has been updated in accordance with the revised Roman Martyrology of the Congregation for Divine Worship in Rome. Second, maximum space has been allotted to authenticated achievements and contributions of the saints, omitting information of doubtful origin. Beautifully and solidly bound, this edition will have a long and useful life on the shelf of any parish, school, library, or home.

The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship

The New Westminster Dictionary of Liturgy and Worship
Author: Davies, John Gordon (Editor)

ISBN: 0-664-21270-0
LCCN: 86009219
Dewey: 264/.003/21 19
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Category: Religion - Commentaries / Reference
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Pages: 544

Hardcover Westminster John Knox Press

British ed. published under title: A New dictionary of liturgy & worship. Rev. ed. of: The Westminster dictionary of worship. 1979, c1972.

Retrospect: The Origins of Catholic Beliefs

Retrospect: The Origins of Catholic Beliefs
Author: Deedy, Jan

ISBN: 0-88347-260-0
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Pages: 346

Paperback Thomas More Pr

The Collegeville Bible Commentary: Based on the New American Bible : Old Testament (The Collegeville Bible Commentary)

The Collegeville Bible Commentary: Based on the New American Bible : Old Testament (The Collegeville Bible Commentary)
Author: Bergant, Dianne (Editor) Karris, Robert J.

ISBN: 0-8146-2210-0
LCCN: 92023578
Dewey: 220.7/7 20
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Category: Biblical concordances & commentaries
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Pages: 880

Paperback Liturgical Press

[2] New Testament / general editor, Robert J. Karris.

The Catholic Book of Days

The Catholic Book of Days
Author: Deedy, John

ISBN: 0-88347-249-X
LCCN: 90132061
Dewey: 282/.02/02 20
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Category: Roman Catholic Church
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Pages: 399

Paperback Resources for Christian Living

Includes bibliographical references.

Butler's Lives of the Saints: October (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: October (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Doyle, Peter Burns, Peter (Editor)

ISBN: 0-8146-2386-7
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Category: Biography & Autobiography
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Pages: 240

Hardcover Liturgical Press

Butler's Lives of the Saints: July (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: July (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Doyle, Peter (Editor) Burns, Paul

ISBN: 0-8146-2383-2
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Category: Religion - Classic Works
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Pages: 269

Hardcover Liturgical Press

The Winston commentary on the Gospels

The Winston commentary on the Gospels
Author: Fallon, Michael

ISBN: 0-86683-680-2
LCCN: 82050295
Dewey: 226/.077 19
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Category: N.T
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Pages: 469

Paperback Winston Press

Originally published under title: The four Gospels.

Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents

Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents
Author: Flannery, Austin (Editor)

ISBN: 0-8146-0885-X
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Category: Christian doctrinal theology
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Pages: 1036

Mass Market Paperback Liturgical Press,U.S.

FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES, THE: The Schocken Bible: Volume I / Deluxe Edition (Schocken Bible)

FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES, THE: The Schocken Bible: Volume I / Deluxe Edition (Schocken Bible)
Author: Fox, Everett Dr Fox, Everett

ISBN: 0-8052-4061-6
LCCN: 95010143
Dewey: 222/.105209 20
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Category: Criticism & exegesis of sacred texts
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Pages: 1024

Hardcover Schocken

From Library Journal Based on the Buber-Rosenzweig translation of the Hebrew Bible, completed in 1960, Fox's new rendering of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy is a breathtaking translation that captures the beautiful, majestic, and dynamic character of biblical Hebrew. In his translation, Fox (Jewish studies, Clark Univ.) lovingly caresses the language of the Bible so that readers may listen to it as it was heard and read by its earliest Jewish audience. Listen, for example, to his rendering of Exodus 3:14, the encounter between God and Moses: "God said to Moshe:/Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh/I will be-there howsoever I will be there." Fox provides keen and insightful notes and commentary, and the introductions to each book are crisp and fresh. The Five Books of Moses demonstrates the living character of scripture in the modern world. An essential purchase for all libraries. Henry L. Carrigan Jr., Westerville P.L., Ohio Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review "A binding religious text, a historical document of the first importance, and a work of great literary imagination." --Edward Hirsch, New York Times Book Review "Fox's translation has the rare virtue of making constantly visible in English the Hebraic quality of the original, challenging preconceptions of what the Bible is really like. A bracing protest against the bland modernity of all the recent English versions of the Bible." --Robert Alter, professor of comparative literature, University of California, Berkeley "No serious Bible reader--whether Jewish, Christian, or secular--can afford to ignore this volume." --Jon D. Levenson, Harvard Divinity School --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

To be a Catholic; a catechism for today, by Joseph V. Gallagher

To be a Catholic; a catechism for today, by Joseph V. Gallagher
Author: Gallagher, Joseph V. (Joseph Vincent)

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LCCN: 73137884
Dewey: 238/.2
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Category: Catholic Church -- Catechisms -- English
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Pages: 83

Paulist Press

The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia

The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia
Author: Glazier, Michael Hellwig, Monika K. (Editor)

ISBN: 0-8146-5495-9
LCCN: 94021359
Dewey: 282/.03 20
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Category: Roman Catholic Church
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Pages: 976

Hardcover Liturgical Press

From the Publisher The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia combines a wealth of information with an attractive, easy-to-read format. It is an authoritative reference work for professionals, parishes, and families. Vatican II bequeathed to us new hopes, new dreams, new challenges; but above all, it gifted us with a fresh vision of the Church as a pilgrim people. This volume is an attempt to give a succinct and contemporary view of the beliefs, practices, and history of this people. It is edited for readers in English-speaking countries, drawn together by a common language and by shared pastoral concerns and challenges. Consequently, men and women from the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Britain have written this work for a multinational readership. Its topics and themes have been chosen to meet the inquiries and religious curiosity of people today; therefore, emphasis is given to contemporary concerns and contemporary figures. Over 1,400 cross-referenced entries cover a wide range of subjects. The Modern Catholic Encyclopedia also includes over 250 illustrations, providing valuable visual information and adding to the attractiveness of this handsome volume. From The Critics Booknews A popular but authoritative reference providing a succinct, contemporary view of the beliefs, practices, and history of the modern Catholic Church and Catholic people, with an emphasis on the shared pastoral concerns of a multinational, English-speaking readership. It is a work of and for its time, as reflected in the great amount of attention devoted to contemporary men and women and to modern questions and problems (thus Thomas Merton receives greater attention than Thomas a Kempis, and the role of women in the Church today is treated in two lengthy entries). A 16-page glossy color section depicts the life of Jesus in sacred art from the 10th century to the present. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Catholic Catechism

Catholic Catechism
Author: Hardon, John

ISBN: 0-385-08045-X
LCCN: 73081433
Dewey: 230/.2
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Category: Christian theology
User Rating: 4.5 Stars
Pages: 624

Paperback Image

Book Description By a noted Catholic scholar, this volume answers the need for an up-to-date and concise source book on the principle teachings of the Catholic Church. From the Publisher By a noted Catholic scholar, this volume answers the need for an up-to-date and concise source book on the principle teachings of the Catholic Church.

Moral Theology

Moral Theology
Author: Jone, Heribert Adelman, Urban

ISBN: 0-89555-472-0
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Category: Religion
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Pages: 610

Paperback Tan Books & Pub

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: Books

ISBN: 0-915245-02-7
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Category: Christianity - Catechisms
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Pages: 816

Paperback Wanderer Press, the

Butler's Lives of the Saints: December (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: December (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Jones, Kathleen (Editor) Burns, Paul

ISBN: 0-8146-2388-3
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Category: Specific Members Of Religious Congregations And Orders
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Pages: 333

Hardcover Liturgical Press

The Collegeville Bible Commentary: Based on the New American Bible : New Testament (The Collegeville Bible Commentary)

The Collegeville Bible Commentary: Based on the New American Bible : New Testament (The Collegeville Bible Commentary)
Author: Karris, Robert J. (Editor)

ISBN: 0-8146-2211-9
LCCN: 92023578
Dewey: 220.7/7 20
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Category: Biblical concordances & commentaries
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Pages: 464

Paperback Liturgical Press

[2] New Testament / general editor, Robert J. Karris.

Catholic Source Book

Catholic Source Book
Author: Klein, Peter (Editor) Klein, Peter

ISBN: 0-15-950653-0
LCCN: 00266724
Dewey: 282 21
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Category: Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
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Pages: 540

Paperback ACTA Publications

The Concise Concordance to the New Revised Standard Version

The Concise Concordance to the New Revised Standard Version
Author: Kohlenberger, John R. (Editor)

ISBN: 0-19-528410-0
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Category: Biblical concordances & commentaries
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Pages: 312

Hardcover Oxford University Press, USA

Book Description An invaluable quick-reference guide to this acclaimed modern language translation, he Concise Concordance to the NRSV contains over 300 pages of entries including citations on the most important key words in the NRSV Bible. This concordance also includes over 300 capsule biographies of significant biblical characters and an exhaustive index of over 600 of the most frequent phrases in the NRSV Bible.

The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism

The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism
Author: Mcbrien, Richard P. Hesburgh, Theodore M.

ISBN: 0-06-065338-8
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Category: Religion - Classic Works
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Pages: 1392

Hardcover HarperSanFrancisco

From Booklist This book will be of interest to public and academic libraries needing an update to the New Catholic Encyclopedia (McGraw-Hill, 1967; supplements: 1974, 1979, 1989). It is aimed at the layperson, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Provided are simple definitions for terms, longer entries for broader subjects, and 29 feature articles of several pages each (e.g., Bible, The Papacy). The latter articles are sometimes not in exact alphabetical order but are listed in the table of contents. McBrien, a theology professor at the University of Notre Dame, commissioned more than 4,500 entries on Catholic doctrine, worship, history, culture, art, literature, and biblical scholarship. There are entries on Catholicism in various countries, biographies, information on other religions, and discussions of complex moral and social issues. Such diverse subjects as Transubstantiation, the Shroud of Turin, Mother Teresa, Limbo, the Soviet pseudosynods of the 1940s, and various apparitions of the Virgin Mary are covered, along with such nonreligious topics as Romanticism, Big Bang Theory, Relativity, and Phenomenology. All entries are signed, and pronunciation is provided when necessary. Bibliographies conclude lengthier entries. Parallel time lines of world history and of Catholicism open the book. Black-and-white photographs and line drawings accompany some entries; there are two inserts of color photographs. Maps and tables (e.g., "Liturgical Calendar" ) are also featured. There is no index, but see also references direct the reader to related articles. While this is not an official publication of Notre Dame, a large number of contributing editors are faculty members there. There is representation from other religious authorities, including the Archbishop of Canterbury. Information is presented objectively, and controversies are handled in a straightforward manner. Such heretical movements as quietism and simony (the buying and selling of church offices) are defined in historical and social context. The lengthy article Women in the Church acknowledges that "The Church gets mixed reviews for its treatment of women over the centuries." Entries such as Birth Control and Ordination of Women note that there is division within the church on these topics. This work will be helpful in providing answers for reference questions that range from the relatively trivial (Seven Deadly Sins) to the complex (Bioethics, God). With the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Doubleday, 1994) and John Paul II's Crossing the Threshold of Hope (Knopf, 1994) on recent best-seller lists, there will be a large audience for this excellent encyclopedia. Book Description With 1 billion Catholics in the world -- and 57 million in the United States alone -- Catholicism is the world's most familiar religion. Yet many facets of this varied and dynamic tradition remain unknown or poorly understood. Now The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism offers a one-volume comprehensive and authoritative guide to the people, doctrines, history, worship, art, spirituality, literature, theological developments, and changes that have shaped the Church over nearly two millennia.Led by general editor Richard P. McBrien, bestselling author of Catholicism, an editorial team drawn almost entirely from the University of Notre Dame has collected more than 4,200 entries written by 280 leading experts from around the world and across the theological spectrum, including Benedict Ashley, Gerald O'Collins, Sandra B. Schneiders, Hans Kng, Walter H. Principe, Elizabeth Johnson, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Virgilio Elizondo, Catherine Mowry LaCugna, Robert F. Taft, Peter Hebblethwaite, Dermot A. Lane, Francis A. Sullivan, Robert F. Trisco, and John Strynkowski. A concise reference for understanding Catholic terms such as vigil light and maniple, The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism also offers superb feature-length entries on subjects ranging from the seven sacraments, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Peter, Paul, Augustine, and Aquinas to prayer and Christian sp

The Dictionary Of The Bible

The Dictionary Of The Bible
Author: Mckenzie, John L. McKenzie, J.

ISBN: 0-684-81913-9
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Category: Reference works
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Pages: 976

Paperback Touchstone

Pro-Life Catechism: Abortion, Genetics, Euthanasia, Suicide, Child-Abuse

Pro-Life Catechism: Abortion, Genetics, Euthanasia, Suicide, Child-Abuse
Author: Media, Pauline Books &

ISBN: 0-8198-5819-6
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Category: Public Health & Safety
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Pages: 98

Hardcover Pauline Books & Media

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible
Author: Metzger, Bruce M. (Editor) Murphy, Roland E. (Editor)

ISBN: 0-19-528356-2
LCCN: 91140269
Dewey: 220.5/20434 20
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Category: The Bible
User Rating: 4.0 Stars
Pages: 2176

Hardcover Oxford University Press, USA

Review "The New Oxford Annotated Bible with its excellent footnotes and concise introductory materials has a thoroughness and clarity that should prove invaluable to the lay reader and scholar alike."--Frederick Buechner "I know of no other annotated Bible that is as rich as The New Oxford in both the precision of its textual notes and the clarity and helpfulness of its introductions. It will be and extraordinarily useful edition to have on one's library shelf."--Andrew M. Greeley Book Description The new Annotated is a complete revision of Oxford's classic study Bible, and the first such resource to incorporate the full text of the acclaimed New Revised Standard Version Bible. The features of this enhanced resource include: expanded notes and essays compiled by top scholars, including seven new essays on major subdivisions, a new introductory essay by Bruce Metzger on how to use the new Annotated in reading and study, and a better organized book design. Also included is a 36-page indexed map section featuring Oxford's world famous Bible maps. The new Annotated is sensitive to inclusive language. It is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, religious educators, and pastors for personal and group study. The new Annotated is available in editions with and without the Apocrypha, and in fine leather bindings.

The Oxford Companion to the Bible

The Oxford Companion to the Bible
Author: Metzger, Bruce M. (Editor) Coogan, Michael David (Editor) Coogan, Michael D. Metzger, Bruce M. Coogan, Michael D.

ISBN: 0-19-504645-5
LCCN: 93019315
Dewey: 220.3 20
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Category: Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis
User Rating: 4.5 Stars
Pages: 932

Paperback Oxford University Press, USA

From Library Journal This latest Oxford Companion contains more than 700 signed entries treating the formation, transmission, circulation, sociohistorical situation, interpretation, theology, uses, and influence of the Bible. Despite its dictionary arrangement and the encyclopedic nature of many of its entries, this volume does not fit the mold of standard Bible dictionaries and encyclopedias, which focus primarily on the Bible and on means of understanding it in context. Unlike them, this companion aims to "trace the Bible's ongoing significance in such areas as the arts, law, politics, and literature." Entries written by over 250 leading international scholars reflect the current state of biblical scholarship. Topics are generally well selected, though it is not clear why Mormonism and Christian Science are the only nontraditional Christian groups treated, nor why the Scofield Reference Bible is the only special edition of the Bible considered separately. Still, this well-written, authoritative work will be particularly useful to general readers and to students and scholars working in non-biblical fields. - Craig W. Beard, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham Lib. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist After covering most of the world's major national literatures and literary genres, with this volume the venerable Oxford Companion series finally addresses perhaps the most famous literary work of all. According to the introduction, The Oxford Companion to the Bible (OCB) "is an authoritative reference for key persons, places, events, concepts, institutions, and realities of biblical times." Taking what is called a "maximalist position," the volume treats "any book or part of a book that is recognized as canonical by any religious community." Editors Metzger, coeditor of The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha (1991), and Coogan, an associate editor of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly, have compiled a work that will stand for some time as a definitive one-volume treatment of the Bible. The Oxford Companion to the Bible opens with a list of the 267 contributors, most academically affiliated, who come from a variety of religious backgrounds. The volume is arranged alphabetically by topic, with cross-references within articles noted by an asterisk before the word, and many see references scattered throughout the work. All articles are signed. The volume concludes with a bibliography, an index, and 14 color maps (each a two-page spread) with an index. Entries vary greatly in length, from some 200 words for Blasphemy and Fear to more than 22 pages for Literature and the Bible and more than 29 pages for the longest entry, Translations. Many entries are subdivided into separate articles, each with a separate contributor (e.g., Interpretation, History of). Taking into account these separate articles, OCB features 706 articles within 668 entries. As with other Oxford companions, the work features readable articles that the educated layperson can understand. Although the introduction states that it can be used by "students and teachers in high schools," some articles such as Ecclesiastes, The Book of, which describes the book as "less ecclesial than sapiential," may be difficult for the high school student. Given the relatively low number of entries compared with other one-volume works on the Bible, it would be unfair to compare OCB with works such as Harper's Bible Dictionary, which contains some 3,700 biblical terms with entries on every name used at least three times in the Bible. OCB goes into greater detail on topics than Harper's but avoids an entry for every person or event. Unique to OCB are such thematic entries as African American Tradition and the Bible, Children's Bibles, Freud and the Bible, and Popular Culture and the Bible. Whereas Women receives 21/2 pages in Harper's, OCB devotes 12 pages to the topic. Traditional entries, such as those on most of the books of the Bible, are dealt with in equally notable fashion. The one drawback to this volume is the lack of bibliographies at the

Energy and the atom : the physical sciences

Energy and the atom : the physical sciences
Author: Navarra, John Gabriel Garone, John Edward

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Harper & Row

Includes bibliographies. With investiguide. For junior high school students.

Handbook for Today's Catholic Beliefs, Practices, Prayers: A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication

Handbook for Today's Catholic Beliefs, Practices, Prayers: A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication
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The Bible Almanac: A Comprehensive Handbook of the People of the Bible and How They Lived

The Bible Almanac: A Comprehensive Handbook of the People of the Bible and How They Lived
Author: Packer, J. I. Tenney, Merrill C. (Editor) White Jr., William (Editor)

ISBN: 0-8407-5162-1
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Hardcover Thomas Nelson Inc

Synopsis This book's 46 major sections cover Biblical topics such as law, trade, transportation, and family life. Over 300 photos are included.

The Catechism: 100 Questions and Answers

The Catechism: 100 Questions and Answers
Author: Pasco, Rowanne

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: Paul II, John Vaticana, Libreria Editrice

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Paperback Urbi Et Orbi Communications

Amazon.com Catechism of the Catholic Church is the first new edition of the catechism in 400 years. Catechism means "instruction," and this text will remain the standard reference for Catholics for many future generations. It is the authoritative summary of Catholic belief regarding the Church creeds, sacraments, commandments, and prayers. To get some idea of the level of detail with which the Catechism engages Catholic doctrine, consider that 17 pages of explanation accompany the opening words of the Apostle's Creed ("I Believe in God the Father"). The book is exceptionally well organized, with line-by-line explanations of every conceivable aspect of orthodox Catholic belief. Extensive cross-referencing, indexing, footnotes, and "In Brief" summaries of each section further ease the project of finding the precise answers to any questions a reader might have. Even the layout of information on the page is easy on the eyes, with wide margins for readers who wish to make notes. Furthermore, the back cover features a true rarity in the annals of world literature: a blurb by the Pope. --Michael Joseph Gross --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition. Review "A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." -- Pope John Paul II --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

A Dictionary of Liturgical Terms

A Dictionary of Liturgical Terms
Author: Pfatteicher, Philip H.

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Catechism of the Catholic Church/English

Catechism of the Catholic Church/English
Author: Publications, Liguori Vaticana, Libreria Editrice

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Industry Reviews "A sure and certain standard for the teaching of the faith." Paul

Exploring the Catechism (Exploring the Catechism of the Catholic Church Leaflets)

Exploring the Catechism (Exploring the Catechism of the Catholic Church Leaflets)
Author: Regan, Jane E. Al, Et

ISBN: 0-8146-2152-X
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From the Publisher Each person approaches the reading of the Catechism of the Catholic Church from his or her own perspective. The questions we bring and the concerns that present themselves as we read the text are shaped by our roles and responsibilities within the life of the Church community. I come to this text as theologian and catechist. As theologian I ask a number of questions: What is in the Catechism? What theological perspective is reflected there? What is not in the Catechism and why is it not there? As catechist and catechetical theorist I ask other questions: Given the text, what are we to do with it? What is the role of the Catechism in the catechetical enterprise of the Church? How does our understanding of contemporary catechesis shape our approach to the Catechism? These are the questions I bring to a careful and critical reading of the Catechism.

The HarperCollins Dictionary of Religion

The HarperCollins Dictionary of Religion
Author: Religion, American Academy Of Religion, American Academy of Green, William Scott

ISBN: 0-06-067515-2
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Pages: 1200

Hardcover HarperSanFrancisco

From Library Journal This dictionary has behind it the authority of American Academy of Religion, under whose auspices it was compiled. The 3200-plus articles are written by a team of 327 religion scholars, experts in their respective fields. Although in the introduction this team is called "international," only 32 members are from outside the United States, and over half of those are from Western Europe, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In addition to the standard alphabetically arranged articles on persons, holy days, rituals, deities, scriptures, etc., there are ten major articles dealing with ancient and modern religious traditions and one on the study of religion. Each of the standard articles begins with a clear, concise definition. Extensive cross references tie related articles together, though of the major articles, only "Religions of Antiquity," "New Religions," and "Religions of Traditional Peoples" provide lists of cross references. Though this is generally a thorough and well-written work, it has its shortcomings. The article "Goddess religion" speaks of "womanchurch" congregations but doesn't refer the reader to the article "Woman-church." The Sacred Name doctrine is mentioned without explanation in "Identity Christianity," and there is no article defining the term. Abortion is treated in a half-page article, but homosexuality (an equally controversial subject) is relegated to two brief paragraphs. Nonetheless, the HarperCollins dictionary compares well with other current one-volume dictionaries. Next to A New Dictionary of Religions (LJ 11/15/95), it lacks a bibliography, but it includes guides to pronunciation, a feature absent from the former as well as from Continuum Dictionary of Religion (Continuum, 1994) and Larousse Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions (LJ 11/1/94). Consequently, it is recommended by itself or as a complement to other dictionaries of religion.?Craig W. Beard, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham Lib. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist With the collaboration of the American Academy of Religion, an international team of scholars contributed more than 3,200 articles to this book. While entries are not signed, the forematter lists more than 300 contributed articles as well as the area editors who comprise the editorial board. The preface notes that the dictionary "seeks to expand public understanding of religion by going beyond the usual concentration on major world religions" ; thus the scope includes all geographic areas from the Paleolithic era to present times. While the basic organization is that of a dictionary with concise entries on specific topics such as names, rituals, places, and festivals and more extensive entries for such topics as Mysticism or Japanese Folk Religion, there are also 11 long feature articles about major world religions, broad categories of religion such as the religions of antiquity, and an essay on the academic study of religion. Maps and time lines are included where appropriate. The broad essays on historical religious traditions are complemented by entries on such central topics as art and architecture, authoritative texts, the festal cycle, etc. Thus the broad essay on Islam is related to such articles as Islam (ethics) and Islam (life cycle). The preface notes that the dictionary devotes significant attention to religions of traditional peoples, extinct religions, and new religious movements. While not as extensive as America's Alternative Religions (SUNY Press, 1995) for North America, there is indeed fairly comprehensive coverage of new religious movements throughout the world. While mainstream Christianity is well represented in the dictionary, it seems to be assumed that information on this faith is readily available in other resources. For example, two lines are given to the concept Guardian Angel while Guardian Spirit in Native American traditions is 38 lines. Articles that compare concepts in religions are useful, but once again emphasis is often on non-Christian religions. Under Death, for example, the concept is discu

Butler's Lives of the Saints: March (Butler's Lives of the Saints)

Butler's Lives of the Saints: March (Butler's Lives of the Saints)
Author: Rodrigues, Teresa Burns, Paul (Editor)

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The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume I

The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume I
Author: Schmoger, Carl E.

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The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume III

The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume III
Author: Schmoger, Carl E. Schmoger, Carl E.

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Saint Joseph Edition of the New American Bible: Translated from the Original Languages With Critical Use of All Ancient Sources

Saint Joseph Edition of the New American Bible: Translated from the Original Languages With Critical Use of All Ancient Sources
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Paperback Catholic Book Publishing Company

From the Publisher New American Bible Text: The widely acclaimed Catholic version of the Bible translated from the oringinal languages by members of the Catholic Biblical association of America Easy-to-read Typeface: Clear "medium-weight" type for easy reading Edge-Marking Index: Exclusive feature makes it easy to locate quickly any book of the Bible Footnotes and Cross-references Indicated: Clearly shown by asterisks and letters in the text Self-Explaining Maps: 38 Clear easy-to-follow maps (with summaries) of key events and areas are placed in context Historical Survey: Panoramic view of the lands, people, and major events during the Biblical periods How to Read the Bible: Valuable summary of the major points uncovered by contemporary Biblical research Vatican II Document: "Constitution on Divine Revelation" gives the Church's official position of the Bible Bible Dictionary: Handy guide to important Biblical names, expression, and themes Doctrinal Bible Index: Provides the references for major doctrinal subjects found in the Bible

The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume II

The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume II
Author: Schmoger, Carl E. Reverened Schmoger, Carl E.

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The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume IV

The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume IV
Author: Schmoger, Carl E. Reverened Schmoger, Carl E.

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BASICS OF THE FAITH: A CATHOLIC CATECHISM

BASICS OF THE FAITH: A CATHOLIC CATECHISM
Author: Schreck, Alan

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The New Strong's Concordance of the Bible: Popular Edition

The New Strong's Concordance of the Bible: Popular Edition
Author: Strong, James Strong, James

ISBN: 0-8407-4951-1
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Hardcover Thomas Nelson Inc

From the Publisher Now available in paperback. If you want the essentials of Strong's scholarship in a convenient compact size, this is the concordance for you. The New Strong's Concise Concordance helps you locate the references you need quickly and easily. A trustworthy concordance that won't slow you down.

The documents of Vatican II. Introductions and commentaries by Catholic bishops and experts. Responses by Protestant and Orthodox scholars. Walter M. Abbott, general editor. Joseph Gallagher, translation editor

The documents of Vatican II. Introductions and commentaries by Catholic bishops and experts. Responses by Protestant and Orthodox scholars. Walter M. Abbott, general editor. Joseph Gallagher, translation editor
Author: Vatican Council (2nd : 1962-1965) Abbott, Walter M.

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Guild Press

The New Jerusalem Bible

The New Jerusalem Bible
Author: Wansbrough, Henry

ISBN: 0-385-14264-1
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Pages: 2136

Hardcover Doubleday

Amazon.com In 1956, scholars from L'Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem set their minds to translating the Scriptures from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts, hoping they could preserve the most sacred Christian traditions and stories. By 1966, the first English-language Jerusalem Bible was published. Since then it has become a favored text for lay readers and scholars alike. The accessible language and richly recounted stories, poetry, and letters in this edition is consistent with previous versions. However, this latest version stands out because of its clear format--clean double columns with easy-to-read type and quick reference headings. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. From Library Journal Catholic readers have made The Jeru salem Bible (1966) a perennially popu lar study Bible. The Jerusalem-based French scholars, upon whose transla tion the work is based, published a re vised French edition in 1973, incorpo rating recent research. General editor Wansbrough and his colleagues base The New Jerusalem Bible on this revi sion, though they have depended less on the French version and more on the original languages than did the English translators. They have thoroughly re vised everything. The biblical text is loftier, more literal, and less colloquial. It is also less gender-specific, when this approach does not do violence to the original. A worthwhile purchase wher ever the earlier edition is popular. Richard S. Watts, San Bernardino Cty. Lib., Cal. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Bibliography of graduate on Nevada geology,

Bibliography of graduate on Nevada geology,
Author: Wilson, Roland V. [from old catalog]

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Minjok munhwa tokpon

Minjok munhwa tokpon
Author: Yang, Chu-dong

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The Catholic Encyclopedia: Revised and Updated

The Catholic Encyclopedia: Revised and Updated
Author: Broderick, Robert C. (Editor) Broderick, Virginia (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0-8407-3175-2
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Paperback Thomas Nelson

Book Description With more than 4,000 entries and 150 line drawings, this revised and updated edition defines new terms and reassesses past definitions with comprehensiveness and sensitivity to recent changes in the Catholic church.

The Gospel according to John. Introd., translation, and notes by Raymond E. Brown

The Gospel according to John. Introd., translation, and notes by Raymond E. Brown
Author: Brown, Raymond Edward

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Doubleday

Includes bibliographies. [1] Chapters 1-12.--[2] Chapters 13-21.

The New Jerome Biblical Commentary

The New Jerome Biblical Commentary
Author: Brown, Raymond Edward (Editor) Fitzmyer, Joseph A. (Editor) Murphy, Roland Edmund (Editor)

ISBN: 0-13-614934-0
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Hardcover Prentice Hall

Book Description This reference book is a compact commentary on the entire Bible that readers can use to familiarize themselves with the methods and paths followed by biblical scholars. It features current theories on dating, historical reconstruction, and archaeological information. Contemporary perspectives and topical articles of an introductory nature include Hermeneutics, Canonicity, Old Testament themes, and coverage of biblical theology. Additional commentary includes articles on Jesus, the early Church, Gnosticism, and the subapostolic church. Especially for seminarians and clergy who require a commentary on the Scriptures both during their formal study of theology and for preaching in their ministry. Also, for those interested in religion and theology on all levels and feel the need for an adequate background in the Bible. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. The publisher, Prentice-Hall Humanities/Social Science This contemporary verse by verse commentary examines the scientific, literary, and historical content of the Scriptures -- reflecting the exegetical variation found within the community of scholars.