Series Description

Written in an engaging style that can be read for personal study and spiritual nourishment as well as referenced for exegetical information Distinguished by a theological and pastoral hermeneutic rather than a focus on technical questions that legitimately interest scholars but have less relevance for Christian life Interprets the canonical form of the text in light of the whole of Scripture and the Church's faith Shows the relationship between Scripture and Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life Aims to serve readers across a spectrum of Catholic opinion while remaining faithful to Church teaching Applies the theological principles taught by Vatican II for interpreting Scripture “in accord with the same Spirit by which it was written” Employs ordinary modern English that does not require “translation” for preaching and catechesis Packed with features useful to preachers and teachers of the word, lay and ordained, and other Catholics interested in deepening their faith