The Gospel of Matthew
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
This Catholic commentary on Matthew interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.
Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series
This commentary series delves into Scripture, seeking to illuminate the Bible for Catholics by integrating its study with Church doctrine, worship, and daily life. Each volume offers accessible, informative exegesis, thoughtfully bridging the gap between ancient texts and contemporary understanding. It adheres to the theological principles of Vatican II, encouraging interpretation within the canonical context and in light of Catholic tradition. Designed for effective use in teaching, preaching, and personal faith, the series connects biblical passages to the Catechism and tradition, enriched by insights from Church Fathers and saints.
Hebrews
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Well-respected New Testament scholar and popular speaker Mary Healy unpacks the Letter to the Hebrews, making its difficult and puzzling passages accessible to pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students. Her commentary shows how Hebrews reveals the meaning of Christ's death in light of the Old Testament figures, rites, and sacrifices that foreshadowed it. Healy explains that Hebrews, when fully understood, transforms our understanding of who God is, what he has done for us, and how we are to live as Christians today.
First Corinthians
- 307 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This Catholic commentary on First Corinthians interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike.
The gospel of John
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.
Second Corinthians
- 315 pages
- 12 hours of reading
There is an increasing hunger among Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life. Second Corinthians is the fourth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), a new series that will cover the entire New Testament and interprets Scripture from within the living tradition of the Church. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.