Catholic Bible Dictionary

by Hahn, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780385512299
• ISBN10: 0385512295
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-16
• Publisher: Image

Summary

More than a generation has passed since the appearance of the last major Catholic Bible dictionary. It has been a fertile generation for biblical scholarship, an eventful time for biblical archaeology, and a fruitful time for the Church's interpretation of the Bible. It is time for a new resource. Scott Hahn, internationally renowned theologian and biblical scholar, has inspired millions with his insight into the Catholic faith. Now he brings us this important reference guide, written specifically for Catholics, which contains more than five thousand clear and accessible entries and covers a wide range of people, places, and topics.From Genesis to Revelation, the whole of salvation history is presented and explained in smart, easy-to-understand prose. Catholic Bible Dictionaryis an invaluable source of information, insight, and guidance for Catholics and others who are interested in enriching their understanding of Sacred Scripture. Scott Hahn draws from two millennia of scholarship to create an accessible and comprehensive tool for deeper and more rewarding biblical study.

Author Biography

General editor SCOTT HAHN holds the Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation at Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and is a professor of Scripture and Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including First Comes Love, Swear to God, and Hail, Holy Queen. He is also the general editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible and has written many scholarly articles.