| On the Way to the Promised Land Contributor(s): Perrotta, Kevin (Author), Perrotta, Kevin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 082942248X ISBN-13: 9780829422481 Publisher: Loyola Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: The books in the Six Weeks with the Bible series are an ideal way for Catholics to learn more about the Bible. Each book includes the biblical text, an explanation of its cultural and religious setting, essential background material, and questions for reflection and application. The thirty-seven books in the series cover most of the New Testament, the key Old Testament texts, and six themes--"becoming a praying person, the Mass, social justice, relating to people as Jesus would, marriage, and the journey to the Promised Land. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - General - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 222.1 |
| LCCN: 2006297003 |
| Series: Six Weeks with the Bible |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5.82" W x 8.58" (0.36 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On the Way to the Promised Land teaches us about God's convenant with Israel--and God's covenant with us today. Through this study, we learn how the journey of the Chosen People has become our own journey. A Guided Discovery of the Bible The Bible invites us to explore God's word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide- is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship - presents the insights of Church fathers and saints - includes questions for discussion and reflection - delivers information in a reader-friendly format - gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God's word - appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God's word, but also in our relationship with God. |