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Catholic Bible Study Tools: Extraordinary Resources
by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
For many years, Catholics wanting to engage in serious Bible study in order to arrive at a deep understanding of the Bible didn't have many good choices. They could enroll in an official degree program at a university or seminary. Not everyone, of course, is in a position to do that. Or they could get involved in a variety of dynamic Protestant Bible Studies.
But in recent years, some great Catholic Bible teachers have appeared on the scene, men and women who have engaged in the formal, academic study of Scripture, but who also can speak the everyday language of the man or woman in the pew and make the complexities of the Biblical Text understandable in a way that relates to real life. The result has been the development of some extraordinary tools for Catholic Biblical Studies.
Jeff Cavins, Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, and Fr. Mitch Pacwa are among the most outstanding examples of learned scripture scholars who are also popular bible teachers and have created excellent Catholic Bible Studies.
The first thing that we need as we approach the Bible as Catholics is to understand that the Tradition and authority of the Catholic Church does not compete with the authority of God's word, but is its necessary buttress and support. Tim Staples, a former anti-Catholic Protestant Minister, provides a great service in his "Twisted Scripture" talk in showing how the "Sola Scriptura" principle of the Protestant Reformation is in fact unbiblical and leads to Scripture becoming a prisoner to the preconceived notions of anyone who tries to interpret it. Dr. Scott Hahn, another former Protestant minister, does a masterful job at explaining positively how the tradition and magisterium of the Church are interpretive keys that unlock the meaning of Scripture in his "Reading the Bible from the Heart of the Church."
Yet another former Protestant minister, Jeff Cavins, realized even as a Protestant pastor that many Christians do not grasp “the big picture” of the Bible. Though many know selected stories, they are unable to connect them into a continuous story of salvation history.
Jeff's answer was to identify the books of the Bible that tell the story from beginning to end. By reading just those 14 “narrative” books, a chronological story emerges into which all the characters, books, and verses of the bible fit and manifest their true and deepest meaning. For over twenty years Cavins has been honing and improving this biblical studies program which he has come to call The Great Adventure. This system is different from other Catholic Bible Studies in that it follows of a distinctive bible timeline that makes learning bible history easy. In my view, it is the best basic Bible history program, and therefore the best Catholic Bible Study, available today. For a Great Adventure OVERVIEW, CLICK HERE! For testimonials about the Great Adventure Bible Study Program, click here!
Once we understand the relationship between the bible and the Church and grasp the overall picture of salvation history, we are ready to jump into specialized study of particular books, such as "The Gospel of Mark" with Dr. Scott Hahn, or particular specialized topics, like the nature of oath and covenant in the bible ("Swear to God"), or how what the book of Revelation tells us about the Eucharistic liturgy ("The Lambs Supper"). Dr. Scott Hahn, once again, provides insightful resources on these subjects.
But let us not forget biblical geography! The "Then and Now Bible Map Book" is the best resource we've seen anywhere, perfect for individual study or classroom use.
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The fourth foundational study of The Great Adventure Bible Study Series is here! In this intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins explores Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass.
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Now you can have Jeff Cavins as your personal Bible teacher in the Great Adventure Bible Timeline 8-Week Study! This study is an excellent introduction to the full, 24-week Timeline study, and offers a compelling overview of God's plan of salvation.
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The Adventures in Revelation Study Set is a crucial part of this 10-week series. The binder contains the Revelation Interpretation Chart and both study questions and their corresponding answers to guide students along through their study of the book of Revelation.
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This complete set of THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS in four volumes is Leather bound and sold only as a set. This is the perfect way to delve deeper into the Church Fathers and the History of the Church. FREE SHIPPING -- No TAX!
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Created and hosted by popular author and youth speaker, Mark Hart, Thy Kingdom Come picks up where T3:The Teen Timeline left off, as Mark takes your teens on an in-depth journey into the heart of the Gospel. As in T3, Mark's years of experience in youth ministry and teaching give him an unparalleled ability to keep teens engaged. Watch and enjoy as he draws on humor, relevant "everyday" examples, vital insights and practical suggestions to challenge your teens, with love, to live out their Catholic faith. DVD
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This Customized Binder includes the Adventures in Matthew Study Questions and Responses (each is 100 pages, 8.5 x 11") and will follow along with each of the 24 talks in the audio or video series.
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Created and hosted by popular author and youth speaker, Mark Hart, Thy Kingdom Come picks up where T3:The Teen Timeline left off, as Mark takes your teens on an in-depth journey into the heart of the Gospel. As in T3, Mark's years of experience in youth ministry and teaching give him an unparalleled ability to keep teens engaged. Watch and enjoy as he draws on humor, relevant "everyday" examples, vital insights and practical suggestions to challenge your teens, with love, to live out their Catholic faith. Leader's Guide
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Easily Index Your Bible with Precut, Self-Adhesive Tabs! Bible Tabs are essential tools to assist you as you embark on the Great Adventure and discover "the big picture" of the biblical narrative. By understanding this "big picture", you will never read the Bible the same way again. Perhaps for the first time, you will understand the various people, places, events and themes of the Bible as a whole, rather than as a collection of unrelated stories.
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Created and hosted by popular author and youth speaker, Mark Hart, Thy Kingdom Come picks up where T3 left off, as Mark takes your teens on an in-depth journey into the heart of God. Follow along as the group encounters the authentic Jesus of the gospels. Enter into the drama of Christ's family tree, the birth of our Savior, His duel in the desert with Satan, and the life-changing truths of His Sermon on the Mount. Experience Jesus' ministry unfold through His miracles and parables. Be there as our Lord triumphantly enters into Jerusalem on His way to the cross, tomb, and resurrection. Your teens will feel like they are walking along with the apostles, as they learn about the inception of the Catholic Church, the papacy, and the sacraments, firsthand.
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Take a journey through the Gospel of Matthew with Jeff Cavins as your personal teacher and guide. Discover the riches and beauty hidden in the pages of this "first" gospel. Explore deeply Matthew’s account of the Annunciation and Birth of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ miracles, and the Passion.
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The Bible Timeline provides a clear understanding of the underlying Scriptural narrative, which is essential to all Bible reading and study. The 24-part Bible Timeline Bible Study dives deep into the Biblical story. A combination of individual reading and study, group discussion, and lecture commentary guides participants as they read through the 14 narrative books of The Bible Timeline and discover the meaning of each in light of the whole.
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A completely new design and typeset edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition Bible, with minor revisions to some of the archaic language used in the first edition. This revised version is a contemporary English translation without dumbing-down the text. This second edition of the RSV doesn't put the biblical text through a filter to make it acceptable to current tastes and prejudices, and it retains the beauty of the RSV language that has made it such a joy to read and reflect on the Word of God. Now the only Catholic Bible in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design!
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The Bible Timeline provides a clear understanding of the underlying Scriptural narrative, which is essential to all Bible reading and study. The 24-part Bible Timeline Bible Study dives deep into the Biblical story. A combination of individual reading and study, group discussion, and lecture commentary guides participants as they read through the 14 narrative books of The Bible Timeline and discover the meaning of each in light of the whole.
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The Exodus can be viewed as the defining moment in Israel’s history, for it was then that God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt and to a life of freedom as His people.Adventures in Exodus: Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that more than just seeking to free His people physically from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free His people from the far more sinister tyranny of sin so they could live the authentic freedom that belongs to children of God.
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The Bible Study Pack for the Great Adventure Bible Timeline Catholic Scripture Study includes the 33” full-color chart, the Bible Timeline seminar workbook, the full-color bookmark, the memory bead wristband, Study Questions and Responses and large Binder to keep all your notes together!
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The T3 Leader's guide is essential to run an effective Bible study. It includes all lesson plans, quiz answers, and much more to help you run a fruitful and engaging study. Each facilitator/group leader should have a guide.
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This exciting new product is a 33” long fold-out chart that provides a full-color overview of God’s plan of salvation, including the key people, places, and events of the Bible.
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The Adventures in Exodus Study Set Questions (56 pages) follows each of the 10 lessons in the study, giving you thought-provoking questions about the book of Exodus and related portions of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Comprehensive Study Set Responses (40 pages) provide answers and further commentary on the questions as well as a substantive review of each lesson. Each lesson is designed to be followed by the corresponding talk from the DVD or CD series.
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This full-color resource keeps your place in the Bible and refreshes your knowledge of the “big picture” of the biblical narrative at the same time!
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In beautiful black bonded leather with a zipper close, here is the official one-volume edition of the internationally acclaimed LITURGY OF THE HOURS. This version contains the complete texts of Morning and Evening Prayer for the entire year. The handy zippered case will hold your treasured prayer cards.
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Here's the whole text of the New American Bible, along with answers to all the most important questions about the Catholic Faith. Why do we believe in the Real Presence? Why do we venerate the saints? How are good works necessary for salvation? The answers are all in the Bible. But until now, finding them has meant juggling books and flipping pages. This is the one book that gives you the complete answers in their Scripture context, with more than 800 references to Scripture and the Catechism.
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Presented by Mark Hart, a dynamic speaker who has his finger on the pulse of today’s Catholic teens, T3 is the foundational teen Bible study based on the popular Great Adventure Bible Timeline seminar created by Jeff Cavins. T3 unpacks God’s Word in a manner teens can relate to by showing them the “big picture” of salvation history, and it gives them an overview of Scripture—and then leads them deeper into its riches.
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Every Teen has questions - and they want Proof to back it up! This Bible was developed just for Teens (and adults) who not only have questions about the Bible and their faith but need Proof!
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Handy-size edition of the BOOK OF BLESSINGS that includes only the blessings that are celebrated outside Mass. It contains the New American Bible translation for all Scripture readings. Each blessing is carefully arranged for the celebrant.
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St. Mark paints a portrait of Jesus that is vivid, dynamic and focused on His miracles and His divine Sonship. But, unlike the other Gospels, the structure of Mark defies easy definition. Now, for the first time, Scott Hahn reveals the hidden themes that St. Mark employed, like a master composer, to orchestrate his magnificent work.
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The T3 Study Kit includes everything a student needs to effectively complete this revolutionary Bible study. The kit includes a 60-page Student Workbook, a T3 Chart which outlines salvation history, a Fill-in Chart (not pictured here), a Color-coded Bookmark and Memory Beads.
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This is more than just a journal; it is a personal guide through the story of salvation history. This valuable guide will assist you with a 90-day plan for reading the 14 narrative books of the Bible. With plenty of room for notes, this resource contains thought-provoking questions to help jump-start your journaling, tips on how to study the Bible, and a prayer for each day of readings.
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Now you can have Jeff Cavins as your personal Bible teacher in the Great Adventure Bible Timeline 8-Week Study! This study is an excellent introduction to the full, 24-week Timeline study, and offers a compelling overview of God's plan of salvation.
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Take an exciting journey back in time through the various places and events of the Bible throught is extraordinary Bible Atlas! Here you will encounter colorful, user-friendly maps which show the political and religious development of the Holy Land, with helpful explanations of what was happening and why. Recently revised to reflect The Great Adventure Bible Timeline system, this book will be a powerful tool in discovering the riches of Bible history.
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Presented by Mark Hart, a dynamic speaker who has his finger on the pulse of today’s Catholic teens, T3 is the foundational teen Bible study based on the popular Great Adventure Bible Timeline seminar created by Jeff Cavins. T3 unpacks God’s Word in a manner teens can relate to by showing them the “big picture” of salvation history, and it gives them an overview of Scripture—and then leads them deeper into its riches.
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Scott Hahn's The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth reawakens a surprisingly ancient view of the Eucharist, as the harbinger of the supernatural drama described by the New Testament book of Revelation. Perfect for the Year of the Eucharist. Hardcover
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The Exodus can be viewed as the defining moment in Israel’s history, for it was then that God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt and to a life of freedom as His people. Adventures in Exodus: Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that more than just seeking to free His people physically from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free His people from the far more sinister tyranny of sin so they could live the authentic freedom that belongs to children of God.
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Now you can transform your Bible study into a renewing encounter with the living Word as Scott Hahn becomes your personal guide to Reading the Bible from the Heart of the Church.
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The Adventures in Acts Study Set is a crucial part of the Great Adventure 20-week series. The binder contains both study questions and their corresponding answers to guide students along through their study of the Acts of the Apostles.
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In Swear to God, Dr. Scott Hahn explores the richness of Christ’s sacraments—their doctrine, history, symbols, and rituals. Drawing upon the Bible and the Church’s tradition, he shows how God’s covenants—with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David—became the driving forces in history. When Jesus came to fulfill all these covenants, He established a new covenant, with greater power than ever before. Christians are God’s children now. Joined to Christ by baptism, we can already share in the eternal life of the Trinity, a life we hope to know fully in heaven. But heaven is with us, even now, in the sacraments.
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Continue on the journey with this 20-week study of Acts of the Apostles and the story of the earliest days of the Church. This study completes The Great Adventure foundation series by showing how Christ’s work continues through you and me in the Church today. Here’s where you "find yourself in the Story" that you learned the Bible Timeline Study. This study will show how other parts of the New Testament fit into the narrative told in Acts and will reference portions of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Take a journey through the Gospel of Matthew with Jeff Cavins as your personal teacher and guide. Discover the riches and beauty hidden in the pages of this "first" gospel. Explore deeply Matthew’s account of the Annunciation and Birth of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ miracles, and the Passion. CD Version
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Continue on the journey with this 20-week study of Acts of the Apostles and the story of the earliest days of the Church. This study completes The Great Adventure foundation series by showing how Christ’s work continues through you and me in the Church today. Here’s where you "find yourself in the Story" that you learned the Bible Timeline Study. This study will show how other parts of the New Testament fit into the narrative told in Acts and will reference portions of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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In response to requests for greater appreciation of the Catechism and to meet a widespread need that emerged during the 2002 International Catechetical Congress.
In 2003 the Holy Father established a special commission, presided by the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, charged with preparing a Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, containing a more concise and dialogic version of the same contents of Catholic faith and morals.
Sometimes refered to as the "Mini Catechism."
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Father Pacwa explains the origin of the texts comprising the Holy Bible, detailing the historical development of the canon of Scripture and providing valuable information about the seven deuterocanonical books known to Protestants as the Apocrypha. By putting the Bible in its proper historical context, Father Pacwa expertly guides the listener into a deeper understanding of the factors motivating the Church's decision on which books it considered Divinely inspired.
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