Overview
Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible was created to meet the academic and spiritual needs of students taking undergraduate Scripture or theology courses and those studying the Bible for the first time. Its many features foster authentic biblical interpretation; make connections between Scripture, Tradition, and life experience; and promote spiritual growth.
Features include:
- Introductory articles on how to read and understand the Bible, along with the Vatican Council II document Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum,1965)
- Scholarly introductions to each section and book of the Bible, written and edited so that unfamiliar concepts and customs are easy to understand
- Ninety short articles that address the social concerns, life issues, and spiritual needs of a student
- In-text maps, illustrations, charts, biblical art, and photos throughout the Bible to provide a visual context to aid student understanding
Product Details
Translation: New American Bible
Copyright: March 1, 2007
Format: Paperbound
Size: 6.625 x 9
Length: 2,048 pages
Item number: 4121
ISBN: 978-0-88489-907-5
ISBN-10: 0-88489-907-1
Editorial Reviews
The Bible Today, September/October 2007
This edition of the New American Bible is replete with articles, maps, and charts that will serve as helpful study guides for college students. The articles have been written by more than thirty scholars and graduate students. They cover biblical, spirituality, social justice, and life concerns issues. Introductory essays treat topics such as the process of tradition development, historical and cultural contexts, biblical literary forms, and ways of reading the Bible. Shorter essays develop themes such as salvation, care for the earth, or the bond of friendship shared by Mary and Elizabeth. An essay that provides background information on the book, a summary of its structure and the flow of its content, and an explanation of some of the important theological themes introduces each biblical book. This is a fine tool for both group and individual study.
