The Navarre Bible: The Pentateuch
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Book
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Category
Bible - Old Testament
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Publication Year
2000
Publisher
Pages
820
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Description
The Pentateuch, also known to Christians and Jews as the "Law" ("Torah" in Hebrew), is the name given to the first five books of the Bible. Genesis deals with the origin of the world, of man and of the people of Israel. Exodus is an account of the epic journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. Leviticus deals with ritual holiness and worship. Numbers takes its name from censuses and lists of the Israelites. Deuteronomy, in three great discourses attributed to Moses, describes the later stages of the Exodus.
Like other volumes in the standard edition of the Navarre Bible, prepared by Navarre University's theology faculty, this volume contains the full biblical text in the Revised Standard Version and the New Vulgate together with extensive commentaries. The commentaries, or notes, help to explain the doctrinal and practical meaning of the scriptural text, drawing on a rich variety of sources - Church documents, the exegesis of Fathers and Doctors, and the works of prominent spiritual writers, including Blesses J Escriva, who initiated the Navarre Bible project.
"This handsomely produced volume marks a significant addition to the Catholic Church's contribution to modern biblical studies . . . This volume seems to offer something very valuable to the modern reader and scholar alike, and I recommend it with great enthusiasm." Catholic Herald and Standard, London.
Cover illustration: detail from Dirck Bouts, Moses before the Burning Bush, The John G Johnson Collection, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Taken from the back cover.
The Navarre Bible: New Testament
"We heartily and strongly recommend this splendid volume [St. Mark]. It is just what so many have been waiting for." Homiletic & Pastoral Review
"It has appeal for the specialist as well as general readership, as much of the commentary consists of a selection of the most interesting observations from two thousand years of scholarship." Catholic Weekly, NSW
"This [Acts] is a superb volume for adult Bible study as well as college and university work; most helpful, enlightening and fascinating." Catholic Transcript, Hartford, Conn.
"What I find most useful in this edition is its attitude to Scripture. The Gospels are presented unambiguously as the inspired word of God and, with the help of the commentaries, we are introduced to two thousand years of contemplative Christian reading and living of the sacred word. This edition is both prayerful and, in the true sense of the word, scholarly." Osservatore Romano
"It is refreshing to come across a non-technical commentary which . . . seeks to expound the Word of God according to the accumulated wisdom of the Church. Most people desiring to understand better the scriptures are looking for something that will deepen their reverence for the Word of God, help them apply it to their daily lives, and move them to prayer." Faith Magazine
The Navarre Bible: New Testament
Standard Edition (12 Volumes)
St Matthew
St Mark
St Luke
St John
Acts of the Apostles
Romans and Galatians
Thessalonians and Pastoral Epistles
Captivity Epistles
Corinthians
Hebrews
Catholic Epistles
Revelation
Taken from the inside flaps.
Like other volumes in the standard edition of the Navarre Bible, prepared by Navarre University's theology faculty, this volume contains the full biblical text in the Revised Standard Version and the New Vulgate together with extensive commentaries. The commentaries, or notes, help to explain the doctrinal and practical meaning of the scriptural text, drawing on a rich variety of sources - Church documents, the exegesis of Fathers and Doctors, and the works of prominent spiritual writers, including Blesses J Escriva, who initiated the Navarre Bible project.
"This handsomely produced volume marks a significant addition to the Catholic Church's contribution to modern biblical studies . . . This volume seems to offer something very valuable to the modern reader and scholar alike, and I recommend it with great enthusiasm." Catholic Herald and Standard, London.
Cover illustration: detail from Dirck Bouts, Moses before the Burning Bush, The John G Johnson Collection, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Taken from the back cover.
The Navarre Bible: New Testament
"We heartily and strongly recommend this splendid volume [St. Mark]. It is just what so many have been waiting for." Homiletic & Pastoral Review
"It has appeal for the specialist as well as general readership, as much of the commentary consists of a selection of the most interesting observations from two thousand years of scholarship." Catholic Weekly, NSW
"This [Acts] is a superb volume for adult Bible study as well as college and university work; most helpful, enlightening and fascinating." Catholic Transcript, Hartford, Conn.
"What I find most useful in this edition is its attitude to Scripture. The Gospels are presented unambiguously as the inspired word of God and, with the help of the commentaries, we are introduced to two thousand years of contemplative Christian reading and living of the sacred word. This edition is both prayerful and, in the true sense of the word, scholarly." Osservatore Romano
"It is refreshing to come across a non-technical commentary which . . . seeks to expound the Word of God according to the accumulated wisdom of the Church. Most people desiring to understand better the scriptures are looking for something that will deepen their reverence for the Word of God, help them apply it to their daily lives, and move them to prayer." Faith Magazine
The Navarre Bible: New Testament
Standard Edition (12 Volumes)
St Matthew
St Mark
St Luke
St John
Acts of the Apostles
Romans and Galatians
Thessalonians and Pastoral Epistles
Captivity Epistles
Corinthians
Hebrews
Catholic Epistles
Revelation
Taken from the inside flaps.
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