A study of the major themes of both the Old and New Testament that bear on issues of social justice, e.g., creation; exodus; liberation; prophets; psalms and wisdom literature; Jesus and the Kingdom of God; Matthew and the heritage of…
An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Version by Raymond Brown and Marion Soards
Abridged by Marion Soards, who worked with Brown on the original text of An Introduction to the New Testament, this new, concise version maintains the essence and centrist interpretation of the original without tampering with Brown’s perspective, insights, or conclusions.…
HarperCollins Study Bible – Student Edition: Fully Revised & Updated
The HarperCollins Study Bible—Student Edition is the landmark general reference Bible that offers the full text of the New Revised Standard Version as well as in-depth articles, introductions, and comprehensive notes by today’s leading biblical scholars for the Society of…
Encountering Ancient Voices: A Guide to Reading the Old Testament, by Corrine Carvalho
The new second edition of Corrine Carvalho’s widely popular core text, Encountering Ancient Voices, maintains the features, pedagogy, and engaging style that made the first edition so effective and successful, while adding a new element that makes it accessible to…
Julian of Norwich: A Very Brief History, by Janina Ramirez
This brief historical introduction to Julian of Norwich explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the original context of her life and writings, and considers how those factors affected the way she was initially received. The second part…
Rites of Justice: The Sacraments and Liturgy as Ethical Imperatives, by Megan McKenna
Megan McKenna explores the connect between walking with God and participating in the rituals of the church. Using stories, reflection, Scripture and Church history, she leads us to a deeper understanding of Catholic sacraments and ritual. Her reflections show how…