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Catholic Encyclopedia Articles on the Bible
Although some elements of these entries are dated, there is much to be learned from the 1913 edition. See, especially the article on Biblical Exegesis. Here's a good list:
- The Bible
- Scripture
- Inspiration
- Biblical Exegesis
- Heremeneutics
- Types in Scripture
- Authenticity of the Bible
- Textual Criticism
- Old Testament
- Canon of the Old Testament
- New Testment
- Canon of the New Testament
- Septuagint Version
- Hebrew Bible
- Douay Bible
- Authorized Version
Learning God's Word: A Catholic Guide to Scripture Study
A full-length book written by Father Michael Giesler, a Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center, and available only on SalvationHistory.com. The book explains Catholic teaching on such issues the divine inspiration of Scripture, its historical truth, and how it is to be read and interpreted. It includes capsule summaries of each biblical book as well as discussions of the Church's major teaching documents on Scripture, especially the constitution of the Second Vatican Council, Dei Verbum.
Basic Scripture
Father William Most's thorough, book-by-book overview of the Bible. Includes important chapters on the history of Catholic understanding of Scripture.
"A Catechism of the Bible"
Originally written by Father John O'Brien in the 1920s, this is a good Question-and-Answer style catechism on such basic questions as: What is the difference between Protestant and Catholic Bibles? What does in mean to say that the Bible is "inspired"?
Avoiding Biblical Paralysis
A good introduction to Catholic teaching on Scripture and Revelation by Curtis Martin.
The Bible is for Scripture Scholars and Everyone Else
A brief reflection by St. Paul Center associate, Father Thomas D. Williams, L.C. on the need for Bible students to give "pride of place" to personal and prayerful reading of the Scriptures. (.pdf file, requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Hearing God’s Truth
A good beginner’s guide to Studying the Scriptures. By Rev. Rodney Whitacre of Trinity School for Ministry.
The Bible Today
Perhaps a little dated now, but still a clear, concise and worthwhile introduction to the Bible by C.H. Dodd, one of the great New Testament scholars of the 20th century. Written in 1956.
The Liturgy and the Word of God
The proceedings of a Congress held in Strasbourg in 1958 that included some of the greats of the liturgical reform movement. Includes essays by Bouyer, Jounel, Danielou, von Balthasar and more. In addition, be sure to read the congress' conclusions. A quote: "It is not enough to say that the Bible occupies a privileged place in the liturgical celebration. It plays such a fundamental role that without the Bible there would be no liturgy. We cannot enter profoundly into the liturgical celebration if we ignore sacred history. No liturgical progress is possible without the Biblical education of clergy and faithful alike."
Medieval Exegesis and the Modern Christian
An insightful look at how the medieval culture and the Catholic imagination were seeped in the Bible. Quote: "In fact, not only the monastic Office, but also Medieval worship as a whole was steeped in the texts and imagery of Holy Writ. In the Latin West, most of the music of the Church was composed by setting the texts of the Bible, usually the Psalms, giving glory to God through the words of his own inspiration..."
*Give the Old Testament to the Christian People
A beautiful plea by the French Catholic poet Paul Claudel (1868-1955). This piece criticizes a certain new vogue in biblical criticism and calls for Catholics to immerse themselves in the Old Testament and to read it as the Church Fathers do - as pointing to the coming of Christ.
Bible Overview Series
Another good Protestant Bible study.
- The Pattern of the Kingdom and the Perished Kingdom
- The Promised Kingdom & Partial Kingdom - I
- The Promised Kingdom & Partial Kingdom - II
- The Present Kingdom
