Naturally, I have to begin by recommending my book The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations, published by Emmaus Road Publications (November 2016).
Available digitally from Logos and Verbum. Order from Amazon below: Read the endorsements. |
Scroll down to find recommended Catholic books on Sacred Scripture by various authors.
Introduction to the Bible
Old Testament
New Testament
General
| How do Catholics Interpret Sacred Scripture? The following are among the important Church documents to consider: |
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The following books contain brief introductions to each book of the Bible: |
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Inside the Bible: An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible by Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. You Can Understand The Bible: A Practical And Illuminating Guide to Each Book in the Bible by Peter Kreeft Guide to the Bible by Antonio Fuentes |
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I find the Biblical software Verbum very helpful. It is the Catholic version of Logos. It is possible to add on many resources / digital books in Logos onto your Verbum software. |
| I find the series of commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis very helpful: Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew in 4 volumes |
| The following are a variety of Scripture commentaries: |
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| Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration
by Pope Benedict XVI Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection by Pope Benedict XVI The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is a new series of Catholic commentaries. Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament contains commentary notes on the New Testament A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament by John Bergsma and Brandt Pitre is excellent and should be on the shelf of everyone interested in getting to know the Old Testament better. I have used Introduction to the Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings, and Scrolls by LeClerc as the textbook for a course on the Prophets |
| Catholic Apologetics |
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| Catholicism and Fundamentalism: The Attack on "Romanism" by "Bible Christians" by Karl Keating Where Is That In the Bible? by Patrick Madrid Transformed by Grace: Scripture, Sacraments and the Sonship of Christ by Dom Wulstan Mork Sacraments in Scripture by Tim Gray Unabridged Christianity: Biblical Answers to Common Questions About the Roman Catholic Faith by Mario P. Romero |
