The expression “Sacra Pagina” (“Sacred Page”) originally referred to the text of Scripture. In the Middle Ages, it also described the study of Scripture to which the interpreter brought the tools of grammar, rhetoric, dialectic, and philosophy. This series presents fresh translations and modern expositions of all the books of the New Testament. Written by an international team of Catholic biblical scholars, it is intended for biblical professionals, graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators. The volumes present basic introductory information and close exposition, with each author adopting a specific methodology while maintaining a focus on the issues raised by the New Testament compositions themselves. The goal of Sacra Pagina is to provide sound, critical analysis without any loss of sensitivity to religious meaning. This series is therefore catholic in two senses of the word: inclusive in its methods and perspectives, and shaped by the context of the Catho...

Examine the Gospel of John in depth with internationally-renowned biblical studies professor Francis J. Moloney. Moloney’s literary-historical commentary integrates the current narrative and reading approaches to John’s Gospel, taking the reader on a journey of faith from the Word made flesh to the Resurrection.

Francis J. Moloney provides a narrative reading of the resurrection stories in Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. His focus is almost entirely upon the text itself. Guided by current scholarship, he uncovers the perennial significance of the four resurrection narratives that are accepted and read as sacred Scripture in the Christian tradition. Without disregarding the historical background that must be understood for an appreciation of the story, a narrative commentary attempts to trace the intended...

No other book of the New Testament has attracted as much attention from commentators as the Fourth Gospel. It has stirred minds, hearts, and imaginations from Christianity’s earliest days. In The Gospel of John, Francis Moloney unfolds the identifiable “point of view” of this unique Gospel narrative and offers readers, heirs to its rich and widely varied interpretative traditions, relevance for their lives today. The Gospel of John’s significance for Christianity has been obvious from the time of Irenaeus. It was also fundamental in the emergence of Christian theology, especially in the trinitarian and christological debates that produced the great ecumenical councils, from Nicaea to Chalcedon.

The Gospel of Mark, addressed to an early Christian community perplexed by failure and suffering, presents Jesus as suffering Messiah and Son of God. Recognizing that failure and suffering continue to perplex Christians today, world-renowned New Testament scholar and theologian Francis Moloney marries the rich contributions of traditional historical scholarship with the contemporary approach to the Gospels as narrative. This commentary combines the highest-level scholarship with pastoral sensitivity. It offers an accessible and thoughtful reading of Mark’s narrative to bring the Gospel’s story to life for contemporary readers.

In this major, paradigm-shifting commentary on Revelation, internationally respected author Francis Moloney brings his keen narrative and exegetical work to bear on one of the most difficult, mysterious, and misinterpreted texts in the biblical canon. Challenging the assumed consensus among New Testament scholars, Moloney reads Revelation not as an exhortation to faithfulness in a period of persecution but as a celebration of the ongoing effects of Jesus’s death and resurrection. Foreword by Eugenio Corsini.

The Baker Academic Commentary Collection presents commentaries on 16 biblical books, plus a one-volume commentary on the New Testament. It includes expositions from numerous noted scholars, including Robert H. Gundry, F. F. Bruce, Craig S. Keener, Leslie C. Allen, and more. Each volume is clear, accessible, and comprehensive, providing evangelical scholarship and presenting answers to interpretive challenges. The commentaries include the latest scholarship and integrate Scripture with contemporary application.

The command to love is central to the Gospel of John. This capstone work on John’s Gospel uses a narrative approach to delve deeply into the theme at the heart of the Fourth Gospel and the life of the Christian church. Uniting rigorous exegesis with theological and pastoral insight, Love in the Gospel of John makes a substantive contribution to contemporary Johannine scholarship. Internationally respected scholar Francis J. Moloney offers a thorough exploration of this theme, focusing not only o...

Internationally respected scholar Francis Moloney offers a Catholic introduction to the New Testament that shows how to read it both faithfully and critically. The opening chapter and an epilogue directly address the theological requirements of, and historical challenges for, ecclesial reading. The remaining chapters give exemplary readings of the figure of Jesus and of the various divisions of the New Testament canon. Conceived as a resource for religious educators, deacons, and other ministers in the Catholic Church, this book will serve Catholics and others as an ideal supplement to a conventional New Testament introduction or as a companion to reading the New Testament itself.

Although studies have appeared on current narrative and reading approaches to John’s Gospel, no commentary is available that integrates their findings for students and scholars. Professor Moloney has met this need with a pioneering commentary that focuses on the text itself and its impact on the reader.

The Biblical Theology Collection gives you everything you need for diving deep into the Bible most important theological topics. Taking a text-centric approach rather than working with broad theological systems, these volumes give contextualized insight into the contemporary significance of the Biblical text. With a wide variety of experts in theology and biblical studies, you will be able to jump start the effectiveness of your Factbook, Passage Guide, and Theology Guide with these 187 resources.

Study these selected works by internationally-renowned Johannine scholar, Francis J. Moloney. In these volumes, Moloney addresses topics such as the meaning of religious life in the modern world, the use of the title “Son of Man” in John’s Gospel, and the person and role of Mary in the New Testament. He also brings his biblical scholarship to bear on a narrative critical reading of each Gospel’s first verses. With Moloney’s guidance, you’ll gain insight into understanding—and living—the New Testament message today.

The Resurrection Day Collection includes eight titles that feature outstanding scholarship and practical pastoral guides. Deepen your understanding of Jesus’ resurrection by exploring how it fits into the context of the Davidic tradition; for example, which Old Testament promises were fulfilled and what does their fulfillment say about the Messiahship of Christ? Situate Jesus’ resurrection within the context of Jewish and Hellenistic understandings of the afterlife, and discover why this context is important. Finally, learn how to gently lead those under your care to appropriate the hope and power of the resurrection to the painful and perplexing circumstances in their lives.

This collection presents four volumes written by renowned Catholic scholars on different aspects of Christology. Discover how early Christian hymns influenced Christological doctrines. Examine Christology’s Trinitarian nature and how the Eastern and Western Christian traditions view it. Follow the resurrection narratives in the four Gospels and gain an appreciation for Jesus’ place in history. The Paulist Press Christology Collection brings cutting-edge scholarship, ecumenical perspective, and critical thinking to bear on this resonant topic.

Accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date, Interpreting the Gospel and Letters of John is an ideal text for students new to the discipline of biblical studies. Sherri Brown and Francis J. Moloney present a broad overview of the story of Christianity arising out of its Jewish foundations and proceed to guide readers expertly through the contents of the Gospel and Letters of John. Maintaining that Johannine literature is best understood against the background of the Old Testament covenant metaphor, Brown and Moloney focus on the central role of covenant in the narrative of John’s Gospel and highlight the Evangelist’s use of fulfillment language. Helpful sidebars, maps, questions for review, and further-reading lists are placed throughout the text, making this volume well suited for classroom use.

Seminarians, students, pastors, and readers seeking an introduction to the Gospel of Mark through the lens of sensitive literary, historical, and theological scholarship need look no further. In Mark: Storyteller, Interpreter, Evangelist, Francis J. Moloney offers the fruits of top-level biblical scholarship in a broadly accessible format. Students and professors alike will appreciate and profit from his fresh and lucid presentation of the message of one of the Christian faith’s earliest and most enigmatic proponents and the inventor of its most revered literary genre.

Biblical Studies from the Catholic Biblical Association of America seeks to bridge the gap between the technical exegetical work of the academic community and the educational and pastoral needs of the ecclesial Community. Combining careful exegesis with a theological understanding of the text, the members of the Catholic Biblical Association of America have written these volumes in a style that is accessible to an educated, nonspecialized audience, without compromising academic integrity.

This new textbook effectively introduces students to the art and craft of biblical interpretation. New Testament scholars Sherri Brown and Francis Moloney begin by orienting students to the world of the Bible, exploring contemporary methods for interpreting the biblical literature, and showing how the Old Testament is foundational to the formation of the New Testament.

Moloney offers a close reading of the crucial middle-section of the Gospel of John, taking the reader on a journey as Jesus’ ministry unfolds. Among events dealt with are Jesus’ walk on the Sea of Galilee, the description of the Good Shepherd, and the resurrection of Lazarus. The present volume represents the continuation of Moloney’s ongoing narrative commentary on the Gospel, a sequel to his earlier Belief in the Word, which focused on chapters one through four.

The Baker Academic New Testament Backgrounds collection brings you 57 volumes from today’s finest New Testament, Greek, and Judaic scholars, including Craig S. Keener, Michael F. Bird, Graham H. Twelftree, Ben Witherington III, Bruce Metzger, and others. It provides insight into essential New Testament topics. This collection offers a look at the cultural, social, and religious contexts surrounding the Greco-Roman World, analyzes the credibility of the biblical canon, miracles, and exorcisms, and explores the lives and ministries of Christ’s apostles—Simon Peter, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Exponentially increase your reference library with the Liturgical Press Academic Bundle. You’ll put over 30,000 pages of scholarship by renowned academics at your fingertips—with superlative translations, indexes, and notes. Scriptural commentaries, sermons, letters, doctrinal and historical treatises, synodal legislation, early church orders, monastic rules, Hebrew narrative—all these and more are thoroughly explored. Delve into rare English translations of Aramaic targums, chronicle the development of the Early Church through patristic source documents, or pursue exhaustive commentary on both the Old and New Testaments. You’ll find the resources you need to make sermons relevant, understand Church history and teaching, and engage modern textual criticism.

Immerse yourself in modern Christian scholarship with these works from outstanding contemporary theologians. Among the many voices informing the Church today, a few such as Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Raymond Edward Brown, Luke Timothy Johnson, Peter Kreeft, and Scott Hahn, are set apart for their profound insights and superlative scholarship. Whether delving into the ancient past or wading into today’s theological debates, these contemporary Catholic authors offer a fresh look at a living, breathing Christianity. You’ll also find theologians such as Blessed John Henry Newman and Hans Urs Von Balthasar—whose contributions helped develop the Church that we know today. With over 70,000 pages of biblical scholarship, theology, apologetics, doctrine, exegesis, and more, the Modern Catholic Authors Bundle will benefit any student of Christianity.

Build your library with the Baker Academic Biblical Studies Bundle (190 vols.). Bringing together a wide variety of scholarship by some of the leading biblical scholars today, this collection provides an academically rigorous addition to your Bible software library. Covering everything from the cultural and historical context of the Old and New Testaments through difficult interpretive questions raised by the original languages, and even dealing with serious questions in biblical theology, the Baker Academic Biblical Studies Bundle makes available essential resources for anyone serious about studying scripture.

Study the beginning through John’s eyes with a library tailored to exegete and analyze this unique gospel. John stands miles apart from his synoptic counterparts, providing a vastly different lens through which to see Jesus and his ministry—and yet, he tells the same story. Nearly 100 verse-by-verse commentaries offer insight to every word of John’s Gospel, providing multifaceted and multidenominational approaches to the beloved apostle’s theological story.

Moloney’s literary-historical commentary offers a close reading of the final section of the Gospel of John, taking the reader on a journey through Jesus’ final night and his ministry’s climax in passion, death, and resurrection. Concluding his unique trilogy, Moloney shows how the reader is led on a journey of faith by the Gospel writer, culminating in the belief in Jesus the Christ and having life in his name, despite his absence.

Our largest package, the 2025 Ultimate Library, provides an incredible library for biblical research and theological reflection. Whether focused on Church history or biblical exegesis, the vast collection of resources and titles at your fingertips cover the gamut—from most devotionals to practical discussions of pastoral ministry to the most rigorous scholarly and academic research. This package has everything you need to engage in the serious study of Scripture and its world, with respected resources like the Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies | LHBOTS (382 vols.) and top-tier exegetical commentaries like the New International Commentary on the Old and New Testament | NIC (51 vols.).

The Anchor Yale Bible is a fresh approach to the world’s greatest classic—the Bible. This prestigious commentary series represents the pinnacle of biblical scholarship, drawing from the wisdom and resources of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish scholars from around the world. A book-by-book translation and exegesis of the New Testament that includes 27 volumes, this vast commentary series makes available all the significant historical and linguistic knowledge which bears on the interpretation of the Bible. Sacra Pagina presents fresh translations and modern expositions of all the books of the New Testament. Written by an international team of Catholic biblical scholars, it is intended for biblical professionals, graduate students, theologians, clergy, and religious educators. The volumes present basic introductory information and close exposition, with each author adopting a specific methodology while maintaining a focus on the issues raised by the New Testament compositions...

The Gospel of Matthew, like the other Gospels, is a story. The narrative nature of Matthew’s account of the life of Jesus unfolds as a plotted sequence of words and events, beginning with his birth and closing with his presence to the disciples as their risen Lord. The location of any single passage within the flow of the unfolding story is a major guide to understanding this Gospel. Matthew is best known for his account of the birth of Jesus (Matt 1―2); Peter’s recognition of Jesus as the Son of Man, the Son of God (16:13–20); and the final commission of all the disciples to preach the gospel to all nations (28:16–28). But where do these famous passages appear in the story? What preceded them and what follows? The first Gospel famously highlights five major discourses, during which only Jesus speaks. How do they contribute to Matthew’s story of the life of Jesus?

This collection of theology resources is curated to cover the wide spectrum of theological studies, including Biblical, Doctrinal, and Systematic Theology. Bringing together hundreds of theology resources from a wide array of views, this collection will enhance your results in the Factbook, Passage Guide, Theology Guide, and more.

This collection of Catholic commentaries on the New Testament includes the complete Sacra Pagina New Testament commentary with Anchor Yale Bible commentaries from Catholic scholars like Joseph Fitzmyer, Raymond Brown, and Luke Timothy Johnson, as well as classic commentaries by Ambrosiaster.