Understanding the Scriptures : A Complete Course on Bible Study

by Hahn, Scott; Socias, James

• ISBN13: 9781890177478
• ISBN10: 1890177474
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781939231413
• Edition: Student
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-08
• Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum

About This Book

Understanding the Scriptures: A Complete Course on Bible Study

ISBN: 9781890177478

Understanding the Scriptures: A Complete Course on Bible Study is a comprehensive textbook designed to deepen your knowledge of Sacred Scripture from a Catholic perspective. Written by Dr. Scott Hahn, this book presents a Catholic approach to Scripture, focusing on the theme of covenant and tracing a path through salvation history.

Who Uses It?

This book is primarily used by students and educators in Catholic high schools and institutions. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Bible from a Catholic viewpoint, including parents and individuals looking to deepen their faith.

History and Editions

The book has been published since 2005 and has been widely used in Catholic educational settings. It is part of The Didache Series, a series of textbooks designed to provide a complete course on Bible study over the course of an academic year. The book has been approved by the Archdiocese of Chicago and granted conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism.

Author and Other Works

Dr. Scott Hahn is a renowned Catholic theologian and author. He has written several books on Catholic theology and Scripture, including "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth" and "Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God." His engaging writing style and ability to explain complex theological concepts clearly make him a beloved author in Catholic educational circles.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Bible, covering all major themes and events in salvation history.
• Catholic Perspective: It offers a unique Catholic approach to understanding Scripture, highlighting the covenant theme.
• Study Tools: Each chapter includes illustrations, sidebars, charts, and maps, along with study sections that include supplementary reading, important vocabulary terms, study questions, practical exercises, and references to the Catechism.
• Approved by Ecclesiastical Authorities: The book has received ecclesiastical approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago and conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781890177478
• Ebook: Available in Spanish (ISBN: 978-1-890177-47-8)
• Student Text: Available in English (ISBN: 978-1-890177-47-8)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum
• Publication Date: 2005
• Number of Pages: 548
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 3.006 lbs
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions of this specific book, the series it belongs to (The Didache Series) may have additional materials such as teacher's manuals and workbooks.

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• Teacher's Manual: Not explicitly listed but part of The Didache Series.
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Table of Contents

Abbreviations used for the Books of the Bible	x
Abbreviations used for Documents of the Magisterium	x
Foreword	xi
What is the Bible?	6	(17)
What Catholics Believe About The Bible	7	(1)
Sidebar: What does it mean to say the Bible is divinely inspired?	8	(1)
Chart: Periods Of Bible History	9	(1)
How The Bible Was Written	10	(1)
The Bible Is Sacred Literature	11	(1)
The Bible Is Religious	12	(1)
Sidebar: Does the Bible contain any errors? Is everything in the Bible true?	12	(1)
Chart: Archaeological Periods And Biblical Events	13	(1)
What ``Salvation History'' Is	14	(1)
Chart: Covenant History	15	(1)
The Church Will Be Our Guide	16	(1)
Sidebar: What is the Canon of the Bible?	16	(1)
How The Canon Came To Be	17	(1)
The Canon Of Scripture	18	(1)
Supplementary Reading	19	(1)
Vocabulary	20	(1)
Study Questions	21	(1)
Practical Exercises	21	(1)
From The Catechism	22	(1)
The Old Testament	23	(20)
The Books Of The Old Testament	26	(1)
The Law	26	(1)
Sidebar: J. E. D. and P	27	(1)
History	28	(2)
Wisdom	30	(1)
Sidebar: What is Wisdom Literature?	30	(1)
Prophecy	31	(1)
Sidebar: What is Prophetic Literature?	32	(1)
Sidebar: Finding The Date	33	(1)
Quick Outline Of Old Testament History	34	(4)
What Typology Is And How It Works	38	(1)
Supplementary Reading	39	(1)
Vocabulary	40	(1)
Study Questions	40	(1)
Practical Exercises	41	(1)
From The Catechism	41	(2)
The Creation Of The World	43	(24)
Days 1-3: Creating Form	45	(1)
Days 4-6: Filling The Void	46	(2)
Seventh Day: The Sabbath Covenant With Creation	48	(1)
Creation: A Covenant With The Universe	49	(1)
Understanding Time As Part Of Creation	50	(1)
Creation Is Good	50	(1)
Sidebar: Is it True?	51	(1)
The Creation Of Human Beings In The Image Of God	52	(1)
The Marriage Covenant	52	(2)
God Our Father	54	(2)
The Fall	56	(1)
Spiritual Death	57	(1)
``Where Are You?''	58	(1)
The First Gospel	58	(1)
The Curse	58	(1)
Evil	59	(1)
Sidebar: Creation And Evolution	60	(2)
Supplementary Reading	62	(1)
Vocabulary	63	(1)
Study Questions	64	(1)
Practical Exercises	65	(1)
From The Catechism	66	(1)
The Early World	67	(18)
The Evil Line Of Cain	68	(2)
The Righteous Line Of Seth	70	(1)
The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men	71	(1)
The Flood	72	(1)
Sidebar: Did the Flood Really Happen?	73	(1)
The Covenant With Noah	74	(1)
Sidebar: Another Story Of The Flood	75	(1)
The Curse On Canaan	76	(1)
Chart: Table Of Nations	77	(1)
The Arrogance Of The Children Of Ham	78	(1)
Sidebar: The Real Tower Of Babel	79	(2)
Supplementary Reading	81	(1)
Vocabulary	82	(1)
Study Questions	83	(1)
Practical Exercises	83	(1)
From The Catechism	84	(1)
Abraham, Our Father	85	(22)
The Life Of A Nomad	86	(2)
The Promises To Abram	88	(1)
Map: Abraham's Migration In The Near East	89	(1)
Sidebar: From Abram To Abraham	89	(1)
Map: The Journeys Of Abraham In Canaan	90	(1)
1. God's Oath: Land And A Nation	91	(2)
2. God's Oath: Kingship And A Name	93	(2)
Sodom And Gomorrah	95	(3)
Map: The Story Of Lot	98	(1)
3. The Binding Of Isaac And God's Third Oath	99	(3)
Supplementary Reading	102	(1)
Vocabulary	103	(1)
Study Questions	104	(1)
Practical Exercises	105	(1)
From The Catechism	106	(1)
The Patriarchs	107	(20)
Finding A Wife For Isaac	107	(3)
Jacob And Esau	110	(2)
Map: The Journeys Of Isaac And Rebekah	112	(1)
Jacob's Ladder	113	(1)
Jacob And Laban	114	(1)
Map: The Journeys Of Jacob And Rachel	115	(1)
Twelve Sons	116	(1)
Sidebar: The Twelve Tribes Of Israel	116	(1)
Wrestling With God: Jacob Named Israel	117	(2)
Joseph's Brothers Sell Him As A Slave	119	(2)
Map: The Sale Of Joseph	121	(1)
God Turns Evil Into An Instrument Of Salvation	122	(2)
Supplementary Reading	124	(1)
Vocabulary	125	(1)
Study Questions	125	(1)
Practical Exercises	126	(1)
From The Catechism	126	(1)
The Exodus	127	(22)
The Birth And Rescue Of Moses	128	(1)
Moses Rebels	129	(1)
Sidebar: The Date Of The Exodus	130	(1)
The Burning Bush: God Reveals His Name To Moses	131	(2)
The Message To Pharaoh	133	(1)
The Plagues	134	(2)
The Passover	136	(1)
The Passover Lamb As A Type Of Christ	137	(1)
Map: The Route Of The Exodus	138	(1)
Escape From Egypt	139	(1)
Spiritual Food In The Wilderness	140	(2)
The Covenant At Sinai	142	(2)
The Temple In Heaven And On Earth	144	(1)
The Decalogue And The Natural Law	144	(1)
Supplementary Reading	145	(1)
Vocabulary	146	(1)
Study Questions	147	(1)
Practical Exercises	147	(1)
From The Catechism	148	(1)
The Law	149	(18)
The Golden Calf Changes Israel's Relationship With God	151	(1)
The Institution Of The Priesthood	152	(2)
After The Fall	154	(1)
Heaven On Earth	155	(1)
The Law	156	(1)
In The Wilderness	157	(2)
The Constitution Of Israel	159	(1)
Sidebar: Israel And America	160	(1)
A Close Look At Deuteronomy	161	(1)
Outline Of Deuteronomy	161	(1)
Sidebar: The Tabernacle In The Wilderness	162	(1)
Supplementary Reading	163	(1)
Vocabulary	164	(1)
Study Questions	165	(1)
Practical Exercises	165	(1)
From The Catechism	166	(1)
The Rise Of The Kingdom	167	(22)
The Conquest Begins	169	(2)
Map: Canaan At The Time Of The Conquest	171	(1)
Sidebar: Jericho	172	(1)
Map: The Route Of The Spies	172	(1)
Joshua's Covenant with Israel	173	(1)
Sidebar: The Right Time to Attack	174	(1)
Map: The Invasion Of Canaan	174	(1)
Chart: Early Israel And Her Neighbors	175	(1)
Map: The Capture Of The Ark	175	(1)
The Judges	176	(1)
Chart: The Judges Of Israel	177	(1)
Samuel the King-Maker	178	(2)
Saul, the Anointed One	180	(1)
Saul's First Big Mistake	180	(1)
Map: The Kingdom Of Saul	181	(1)
Saul's Second Big Mistake	182	(2)
The Man after God's own Heart	184	(1)
Supplementary Reading	185	(1)
Vocabulary	186	(1)
Study Questions	187	(1)
Practical Exercises	188	(1)
The Kingdom Of David	189	(18)
Jerusalem, David's New Capital	191	(1)
Map: David's Kingdom	192	(1)
Bringing The Ark To Jerusalem	193	(1)
Sidebar: The Liturgy Of The Ark	194	(1)
The Covenant With David	195	(3)
Beyond Sinai To Zion	198	(1)
The Davidic Covenant: Seven Primary Features	199	(2)
Sidebar: The Davidic Covenant In Psalm 89	201	(1)
The Davidic Covenant: Three Secondary Features	202	(1)
Summary: The Main Features Of The Davidic Covenant	203	(1)
Supplementary Reading	204	(1)
Vocabulary	205	(1)
Study Questions	205	(1)
Practical Exercises	206	(1)
Wise King Solomon	207	(14)
Map: Jerusalem In The Time Of David And Solomon	209	(1)
Imperial Israel	210	(1)
Map: Solomon's United Kingdom	211	(1)
The Wisdom Of Solomon	212	(1)
Solomon Builds The Temple	213	(2)
Sidebar: Building Materials For Solomon's Temple	215	(1)
Solomon's Pride And Apostasy	216	(1)
Sidebar: The Idol Gods Of Solomon's Wives	217	(1)
Supplementary Reading	218	(1)
Vocabulary	219	(1)
Study Questions	219	(1)
Practical Exercises	220	(1)
The Divided Kingdom	221	(18)
The Torn Kingdom	222	(2)
Map: The Divided Kingdoms Of Israel And Judah	224	(1)
Back To The Golden Calf	225	(1)
Good And Bad Kings	226	(1)
Jonah	226	(2)
Elijah And Jezebel	228	(2)
Elijah At Sinai	230	(1)
Map: The Journeys Of Elijah And Elisha	231	(1)
Elijah And Elisha	232	(1)
The Assyrian Threat	233	(1)
The End Of Israel	234	(1)
Map: The Downfall Of Israel	234	(1)
Supplementary Reading	235	(1)
Vocabulary	236	(1)
Study Questions	237	(1)
Practical Exercises	238	(1)
Conquest And Exile	239	(22)
The Great Prophet Isaiah	241	(3)
Sidebar: Hezekiah Defends Jerusalem	244	(1)
The Wicked King Manasseh	245	(1)
The Great Reform	246	(1)
Jeremiah Sees The End Of The World	247	(2)
Map: The Fall Of Judah	249	(1)
The Impossible Promise	250	(2)
The Exodus Reversed	252	(1)
Map: The Babylonian Empire	253	(1)
The Babylonian Exile	254	(2)
Daniel: Heroic Stories Of The Exile	256	(2)
Supplementary Reading	258	(1)
Vocabulary	259	(1)
Study Questions	260	(1)
Practical Exercises	260	(1)
A Remnant Returns	261	(12)
Belshazzar's Feast	262	(2)
Cyrus The Messiah	264	(1)
Sidebar: Rulers Of The Persian Empire	264	(1)
Beginning The New Jerusalem	265	(1)
Map: The Return Of The Exiles	265	(1)
Trouble With The Samaritans	266	(1)
Ezra The Scribe	267	(1)
What God Really Wants	268	(1)
The Promise Unfulfilled	269	(1)
Supplementary Reading	270	(1)
Vocabulary	271	(1)
Study Questions	271	(1)
Practical Exercises	272	(1)
From The Catechism	272	(1)
Revolt Of The Maccabees	273	(14)
Only One World To Conquer	275	(1)
Map: Conquests Of Alexander The Great	276	(1)
Jerusalem In The Middle	277	(1)
The Final Desecration	277	(1)
Amazing Success Of The Maccabees	278	(1)
Map: The Hasmonean Kingdom	279	(1)
Chart: Maccabees Family Tree	280	(1)
What The Jews Believed	281	(2)
Sidebar: The Story Of Hanukkah	283	(1)
Supplementary Reading	284	(1)
Vocabulary	285	(1)
Study Questions	286	(1)
Practical Exercises	286	(1)
The World Of The New Testament	287	(18)
The Prophecies Fulfilled?	288	(1)
The Pharisees	289	(1)
Sidebar: Judaism In New Testament Times	290	(1)
The Sadducees	291	(1)
After The Maccabees	291	(1)
Herod The Great	292	(1)
Chart: The Herods' Family Tree	293	(1)
When The Time Had Fully Come	294	(1)
Religion In The Roman Empire	294	(1)
Map: Herod's Sons Inherit His Kingdom	295	(1)
The Spread Of The Jewish Religion	296	(1)
Map: The Roman Empire	297	(1)
Proselytes Of The Gate	298	(1)
Judea And Galilee	298	(2)
The Samaritans	300	(1)
Supplementary Reading	301	(1)
Vocabulary	302	(1)
Study Questions	303	(1)
Practical Exercises	303	(1)
From The Catechism	304	(1)
The New Testament	305	(14)
How The New Testament Is Organized	307	(1)
The New Law: The Four Gospels	307	(1)
Matthew	308	(1)
Mark	309	(1)
Luke	310	(1)
John	311	(1)
History: The Acts Of The Apostles	312	(1)
Wisdom: The Epistles	313	(1)
Prophecy: The Revelation	314	(1)
Supplementary Reading	315	(1)
Vocabulary	316	(1)
Study Questions	317	(1)
Practical Exercises	317	(1)
From The Catechism	318	(1)
The Incarnation	319	(20)
The Son Of David	322	(1)
Chart: Family Of David	323	(1)
Hail Mary	324	(3)
The Birth Of Jesus	327	(2)
Map: The Journeys Of Jesus	329	(1)
Nunc Dimittis	330	(1)
The Epiphany	331	(1)
The Holy Innocents	332	(1)
Teaching The Teachers	333	(2)
Supplementary Reading	335	(1)
Vocabulary	336	(1)
Study Questions	337	(1)
Practical Exercises	337	(1)
From The Catechism	338	(1)
What Jesus Did	339	(24)
John The Baptist Makes Straight The Way	341	(2)
Jesus Baptized	343	(2)
The Temptation In The Wilderness	345	(2)
Water Into Wine	347	(1)
Cleansing The Temple	348	(2)
The Land Of Zebulun And Naphtali	350	(1)
Map: Jesus' Galilean Ministry	351	(1)
Healing The Sick	352	(1)
Who Sinned?	353	(1)
Casting Out Demons	354	(1)
Eating With Sinners	355	(1)
Women And Samaritans	356	(1)
The Twelve	356	(1)
Map: Jesus' Journey To Jerusalem	357	(1)
Hosanna To The Son Of David	358	(1)
Supplementary Reading	359	(1)
Vocabulary	360	(1)
Study Questions	361	(1)
Practical Exercises	361	(1)
From The Catechism	362	(1)
What Jesus Taught	363	(16)
Teaching With Authority	364	(1)
Parables	365	(1)
The Kingdom Of God Is At Hand	366	(1)
Born From Above	367	(1)
The Letter Of The Law Is Not Enough	368	(2)
The Last Shall Be First	370	(1)
The First Shall Be Last	371	(1)
Love Your Enemies	372	(1)
God's Grace Is Undeserved	373	(1)
Pray Without Ceasing	374	(1)
Jesus Is The Bread Of Life	374	(2)
Supplementary Reading	376	(1)
Vocabulary	377	(1)
Study Questions	377	(1)
Practical Exercises	378	(1)
From The Catechism	378	(1)
The Cup Of Consummation	379	(26)
The Missing Cup	380	(2)
In Gethsemane	382	(2)
Jesus Arrested In Gethsemane	384	(1)
Peter's Denial	385	(1)
Blasphemy!	386	(1)
Judas Repents	387	(1)
Pilate Examines Jesus	388	(1)
Crucify Him!	388	(2)
Jesus Crucified	390	(4)
Behold Your Mother	394	(1)
The Last Cup	394	(3)
Sidebar: Pontius Pilate	397	(1)
Sidebar: The Crucifixion Psalm	398	(2)
Sidebar: The Jews	400	(1)
Supplementary Reading	401	(1)
Vocabulary	402	(1)
Study Questions	403	(1)
Practical Exercises	403	(1)
From The Catechism	404	(1)
The Resurrection	405	(12)
The Women Who Met The Risen Lord	408	(1)
The Road To Emmaus: Jesus Revealed In The Eucharist	409	(2)
The Power To Forgive And Retain Sins	411	(1)
Doubting Thomas	411	(1)
Back To Galilee	411	(1)
Peter's Redemption	412	(1)
Map: The Resurrection And Ascension Of Jesus	413	(1)
Supplementary Reading	414	(1)
Vocabulary	415	(1)
Study Questions	415	(1)
Practical Exercises	416	(1)
From The Catechism	416	(1)
Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament	417	(14)
Fulfilling The Law And The Prophets	419	(1)
The Church Before Jesus	420	(1)
1. Jesus Fulfills The Covenant With Adam	421	(1)
2. Jesus Fulfills The Covenant With Noah	422	(1)
3. Jesus Fulfills The Covenant With Abraham	423	(1)
4. Jesus Fulfills The Covenant With Moses	424	(1)
The New Exodus	424	(1)
Jesus The Passover Lamb	425	(1)
5. Jesus Fulfills The Covenant With David	425	(2)
Supplementary Reading	427	(1)
Vocabulary	428	(1)
Study Questions	428	(1)
Practical Exercises	429	(1)
From The Catechism	429	(2)
The Birth Of The Church	431	(14)
Restoring The Kingdom	433	(1)
Map: Judaism At The Time Of Christ	433	(1)
The Election Of Matthias	434	(1)
Sidebar: The Upper Room	435	(1)
Pentecost	436	(1)
Peter's Authority	437	(1)
The Martyrdom Of Stephen	438	(1)
What The Early Christian Community Was Like	439	(1)
Supplementary Reading	440	(1)
Vocabulary	441	(1)
Study Questions	442	(1)
Practical Exercises	442	(1)
From The Catechism	443	(2)
Reaching Out To All Nations	445	(12)
Philip Baptizes The Ethiopian	446	(2)
Map: Early Spread Of ``The Good News''	448	(1)
Saul The Persecutor	449	(1)
Saul's Conversion	450	(1)
Are Christians Jews?	451	(1)
The Council Of Jerusalem	451	(2)
Supplementary Reading	453	(1)
Vocabulary	454	(1)
Study Questions	455	(1)
Practical Exercises	455	(1)
From The Catechism	456	(1)
Paul, An Apostle	457	(16)
Peter And Paul In Acts	459	(1)
Apostle To The Gentiles	460	(1)
The Law Was Our Custodian	461	(1)
Sin Brings Death Through The Law	462	(1)
St. Paul's Doctrine Of Justification	463	(2)
Map: Paul's First Journey	465	(1)
St. Paul's Travels	466	(1)
Map: Paul's Second Journey	466	(1)
Map: Paul's Third Journey	467	(1)
Map: Paul's Journey To Rome	468	(1)
Supplementary Reading	469	(1)
Vocabulary	470	(1)
Study Questions	471	(1)
Practical Exercises	471	(1)
From The Catechism	472	(1)
The New Kingdom	473	(14)
The Son Of David	475	(2)
The Riddle: How Can David's Son Be David's Lord?	477	(3)
The Church Perfectly Fulfills The Davidic Covenant	480	(1)
The Davidic Covenant: Seven Primary Features	480	(2)
The Davidic Covenant: Three Secondary Features	482	(2)
Supplementary Reading	484	(1)
Vocabulary	485	(1)
Study Questions	485	(1)
Practical Exercises	486	(1)
From The Catechism	486	(1)
The Catholic Church in Scripture	487	(16)
Organization Of The Church	488	(1)
The Primacy Of Peter	489	(1)
Councils Of The Whole Church	490	(1)
Sacraments	491	(1)
Baptism	492	(1)
Confirmation	492	(1)
Eucharist	493	(1)
Penance	494	(1)
Anointing Of The Sick	495	(1)
Holy Orders	496	(1)
Matrimony	497	(1)
Supplementary Reading	498	(1)
Vocabulary	499	(1)
Study Questions	500	(1)
Practical Exercises	500	(1)
From The Catechism	501	(2)
The End Of History	503	(20)
What Jesus Taught About The End Of History	504	(1)
The End Of The Old Covenant	505	(2)
Map: The Siege Of Jerusalem	507	(1)
The Vision Of The Heavenly Liturgy	508	(1)
The Liturgy Of The Word	509	(3)
The Heavenly Eucharist	512	(2)
The Beasts	514	(2)
The New Jerusalem	516	(1)
The Warning And The Promise	516	(3)
Map: Christian Churches And Communities	519	(1)
Supplementary Reading	520	(1)
Vocabulary	521	(1)
Study Questions	521	(1)
Practical Exercises	522	(1)
From The Catechism	522	(1)
How To Read The Bible	523	(10)
The Bible Is Literature	525	(1)
Spiritual Senses	526	(1)
Look To The Church For Guidance	527	(1)
What To Read First	528	(1)
Pray	529	(1)
Supplementary Reading	530	(1)
Vocabulary	531	(1)
Study Questions	531	(1)
Practical Exercises	531	(1)
From The Catechism	532	(1)
Art and Photo Credits	533	(8)
Index	541