Deepen your understanding of Old Testament prophecy with the Classic Commentaries and Studies on Jeremiah and Lamentations Upgrade. This collection provides historically significant translations, commentaries, and detailed character explorations of Jeremiah. Students of original languages will appreciate the variety of perspectives on the original Hebrew, and can examine these unique translations to widen their understanding. Ministers will find the detailed explanations of historical settings and events useful for their sermon preparation and personal study. Increase your understanding of this important prophetic book and find new opportunities to follow Jeremiah’s example with this collection of classic scholarship.

In The Eucharist, popular writer and lecturer Joseph M. Champlin explores the eucharistic mystery from three different perspectives: as sacrifice, sacrament, and presence. In addition, he analyzes another mystery of faith: the Paschal, Passover, or Easter Mystery of Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and return. Champlin outlines several desirable inner qualities with which we greet the Risen Christ as our guest, and describes ways in which the Eucharist can inspire us to sere others. Each cha...

Old Testament Parallels has been, since its first edition, one of Paulist Press's best-regarded and best-selling titles. It has brought fresh and reader-friendly translation of the most important near east documents that share parallel themes and issues within biblical studies. This fourth edition has been completely revised in light of the ongoing and exciting discoveries of more and more ancient Near Eastern texts.

Gain immediate access to concise, accurate definitions of theological terms from “Abba” to “Zwinglianism,” written by two of today’s top Catholic theologians. In this third edition of A Concise Dictionary of Theology, Gerald O’Collins and Edward G. Farrugia identify 1,000 terms, providing necessary information about their origin, and their place in church history. This is not an edited work, rather, each entry is written by O’Collins and Farrugia, giving it a fresh, accessible tone that sets it apart traditional dictionaries.

In this groundbreaking essay, Michael L. Cook addresses two major Christological concerns. First, Cook discusses how Christology must be Trinitarian insofar as it addresses and advocates a more active role of the Holy Spirit as a person. This includes both the economic activity of the triune life in creation and the dynamic, perichoretic, interactive life of God as God. Second, he examines how Christology must be ecumenical insofar as it addresses the concerns of both East and West with regard t...

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...

This collection includes more than 5,000 pages of interpretation, observation, translation, contextual history, reflection, and practical application. A rich and varied selection, it combines accessibility and scholastic richness. The collection is essential for students, scholars, pastors, historians, teachers of the Bible, and anyone else studying the book of Proverbs.

The Beginnings of the Church masterfully summarizes the dramatic shifts in the way scholars understand the first-century Church. Using the latest scholarship, Frederick J. Cwiekowski traces the church’s story from its origins in the ministry of Jesus to the end of the New Testament period. Cwiekowski reviews the ministry of Jesus, the Resurrection, Pentecost, and how these events formed the mission of the early church. He discusses growth and development in the ancient church, the death of the apostles, the fall of Jerusalem, the entrance of the Gentiles into the church, and the gradual separation of the church from Judaism. Ecumenical in its scope, The Beginnings of the Church is a valuable guide for church historians, seminarians, and priests.

This volume from distinguished Pauline scholar Joseph A. Fitzmyer contains several important essays on the Apostle Paul’s mission and teaching. Examine major issues such as Paul’s characteristic language, his Jewishness, and his relationship to the book of Acts. Also included is an insightful view of Paul’s opinion on preaching, and suggestions for preaching Pauline topics.

In this brief yet insightful blueprint for reading and appreciating the Gospel of Matthew, noted biblical scholar Wilfrid J. Harrington emphasizes two main points. He first provides a road map through the Gospel by describing its structure. Second, he explains Matthew’s focus on Jesus’ teaching as the Messiah, teaching that appears gathered in five major discourses throughout the Gospel. Reading Matthew for the First Time is an indispensable guide to Matthew, written for a general audience.

This work was written between the years 393 to 396, when Augustine served as a priest at Hippo. In the first book he answers the question of the true meaning of The Sermon on the Mount: Is it humanely possible to put The Sermon into practice? The second book deals with the sixth and seventh chapters of this Gospel, and offers a condensed theology of prayer.

This volume contains a wealth of reflections and quotations from Pope Francis for each day of the year. With topics ranging from personal spiritual gems to discipleship, ecology, prayer, human rights, and advice on living a more fully devoted Christian life, these readings will inspire readers in their simplicity and purity of heart.

A History of the Christian Tradition is a comprehensive overview of the institutional history and the theological issues involved in the development of Christianity from its roots in the Jewish religion through the sixteenth century Reformation. In 25 chapters the authors survey the principal movements that shaped and nurtured Christian consciousness. They show how the first, small communities developed into an institutional Church, and they trace the changing face of the Church through the firs...

Take your homilies further with ideas and insights from some of the leading homiletics experts in the country. Choose from hundreds of homilies covering a variety of liturgical events, from Sunday and daily Mass to feast days, weddings, and more. Popular American preacher Walter J. Burghardt contributes over 100 homilies focused on biblical justice, James Wallace encourages preachers to lift the hearts of their congregations, and Richard Viladesau presents a case for theologically focused homilies. You’ll find wisdom, ideas, and inspiration, as well as solid grounding in the Scripture readings for years A, B, and C. The Homilies Bundle is an essential resource for anyone who preaches regularly, and it’s a valuable tool for discussion groups and personal study.

This collection of essays seeks to establish the properly oriented use of the historical-critical method to interpret the Word of God in the Church. Joseph A. Fitzmyer presents the volume in defense of this method for the benefit of all Christian churches.

Reading the Old Testament was recognized as a classic introductory text almost from its first appearance in 1984. Without diminishing its famed clarity and theological depth, two prominent scholars, Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington, have brought the book into the twenty-first century, revising and updating the text for a new generation of readers. Dive into this clear and comprehensive introduction to the Old Testament and be equipped for better study. The text is designed to guide studen...

The Ladder of Divine Ascent was the most widely used handbook of the ascetic life in the ancient Greek Church. Popular among both laity and monastics, it was translated into Latin, Syriac, Arabic, Armenian, Old Slavonic, and other languages. Written while the author was abbot of the monastery of Catherine on Mount Sinai, it portrays the ascetical life as a ladder which each aspirant must ascend, each step being a virtue to be acquired, or a vice to be surrendered. Its thirty steps reflect the hidden life of Christ himself. Pierre Pourrat in his History of Christian Spirituality calls John Climacus the “most important ascetical theologian of the East.”

Wilfrid J. Harrington explores his favorite gospel, the Gospel of Mark, with emphasis on why Mark tells the story the way he does. Harrington backs up his appreciation of the literary sophistication by outlining Mark’s technique. He demonstrates Mark’s storytelling and writing ability, and discusses the centrality of the cross to Mark’s account of Jesus. Mark’s theology is a theology of the cross, and his Jesus is the most human out of all the gospels. Harrington admires Mark’s realism, and confirms his conviction that the cross is indeed the heart of Christianity.

The 101 Questions and Answers series provides expert insight into the most pertinent issues Christians face today. With a helpful question-and-answer format, these accessible texts are packed with information and thoughtful analysis, equipping believers to answer both the curious and the critical. Learn more about the Bible with a focused guide that explores the Scriptures from several perspectives. In this volume, renowned biblical scholar Raymond Edward Brown responds to a wide range of frequently asked questions about the Bible. He addresses topics such as the canon, historicity, divine inspiration, and supposed contradictions in the Bible.

Equip your chaplaincy with basic information about the beliefs and practices of eight faith traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jehovah’s Witness, Judaism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Roman Catholicism. Organized like a reference book, the Handbook for Chaplains provides concise information on basic beliefs and practices, identifies areas of sensitivity, and provides appropriate prayers for each group.

This volume includes a translation of four spiritual treatises of Maximus the Confessor (c. 580–662), plus an account of his trial. Included are The Four Hundred Chapters of Love, Commentary on the Lord’s Prayer, Chapters on Knowledge, The Church’s Mystagogy, and Trial of Maximus.

This revised and expanded edition of What Are They Saying about Matthew? offers a survey of current scholarship on Matthew by noted Bible scholar Donald Senior. He discusses the setting of Matthew’s Gospel, as well as its sources and structure. Senior also reviews Matthew’s Christology, use of the Old Testament, view of salvation history, attitude to the Law, and perspective on discipleship and church.

Preacher, columnist, priest, and theologian, Daniel Donovan offers concise reflections on the Scripture readings for the Sundays and major feast days in each liturgical cycle. Rooted in contemporary biblical scholarship, the brief entries focus primarily on the spiritual, theological, and pastoral meaning of the readings, in the context of the seasons and feasts being celebrated. Each Preparing for Worship text is an accessible source of material and pertinent themes, valuable for personal enrichment as well as more effective ministry. Written in an engaging style, these handbooks are an ideal tool for Bible study groups and anyone interested in being better prepared for Sunday worship.

Gérard Vallée presents this introduction to the formative centuries of Christianity, written for those who are new to the subject. The Shaping of Christianity surveys the development of the Christian movement in the context of the political, social, and religious milieux of the second through the eighth centuries. Vallée incorporates primary sources, charts, a map, and numerous helpful appendixes. He explores such topics as: • Cultural and religious legacies of Greek society and Judaism •...

Get equipped to address some of the toughest questions facing Christianity with an array of robust cases for biblical faith. Fill in the gaps of your library with 36 volumes carefully curated to cover diverse issues and important debates in apologetics.

Ground yourself in the fundamentals of theology with the work of Christian history’s most influential minds. Richard Viladesau and Mark Massa have collected key readings in classical theology, believing “the classics are often more intelligible and more interesting than their expositors” and “are often more relevant to life than the most recent academic fashions.” Among the gathered voices are Augustine, Aquinas, Anselm, Pascal, Karl Rahner, Karl Barth, Martin Luther King, Jr., Pope John Paul II, and many more. Veladesau and Massa also employ the poetic voices of John Donne, George Herbert, Emily Dickinson, and others to help express challenging metaphysical issues. Foundations of Theological Study covers the major themes of an introductory course in theology. Viladesau and Massa consider conventional religious experiences, as well as more unconventional ones, such as Thomas Merton’s. Utilizing the classics of the Western tradition and a wide variety of modern approaches, they...

In this collection, award-winning biblical scholar Joseph A. Fitzmyer presents essays on Pauline studies and the historical-critical method, answers questions on Christology, examines the impact of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and updates Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises to include more emphasis on Pauline texts and the Holy Spirit. Fitzmyer tackles topics such as the virgin birth with his characteristic frankness and rigorous scholarship, providing priests, scholars, theologians, and lay people with important insights in key areas of Catholic theology.

Approaching the Old Testament can be daunting. The ancient cultures, customs, and events of biblical narratives can be opaque and give rise to challenging questions. Find an engaging and scholarly guide with the two-volume Reading the Old Testament collection. Equip yourself with Father Lawrence Boadt’s classic introductory text, Reading the Old Testament. Presented here in a freshly revised and updated edition preserving Boadt’s voice, this text has been helping readers get into the Old Testament since 1984. Combining clear and comprehensive discussion, accessible writing, and an engaging style, the text helps to bridge the gap between contemporary readers and their study of the Old Testament. Continue your study with a volume of essays written in honor of Boadt and his classic book, addressing modern readers’ common questions about the Old Testament, such as “why is a loving God so angry in the Bible?” and “why do we have so many translations of the Bible?” Logos Bible...

This volume traces the history of liturgy from its origins in the second century to the present-day Church. Written by one of the foremost liturgical scholars, Father Keith Pecklers, this exceptional book is a geography of Christianity, analyzed period by period. It is an anthropological history of the Church that involves relationships with architecture, art, literature, culture, pastoral and ecclesiastical government—as well as with its connections with the civil power and the organization of ...

Francis (c. 1182–1226) and Clare (c. 1193–1254) together shaped the spirituality of early thirteenth-century Europe. This volume contains their complete writings, brought together in one volume in English for the first time. While most may be familiar with quotes or brief excerpts from Francis of Assisi, this edition contains his complete body of work. Better understand the thinking and devotion of two major figures of Christian history.