Saints of the Bible: Exploring Scripture with Holy Men and Women [Paperback]

Theresa Doyle-Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2009

Inspiring Stories of Saints in Scripture!

For centuries, Christians have incorporated Scripture into their daily prayer. They also petition the vast community of saints for help and intercession as prayer companions. Now, for the first time, you can combine both Scripture and saints in Saints of the Bible: Exploring Scripture with Holy Men and Women.

This inspirational collection of 48 Biblical personalities recognized as saints by the Church includes both the famous and less well-known. Each entry features the saint's feast day and patronage, a key Scripture, reflection, and additional Scripture verses. A convenient chart makes locating information on these saints a snap.

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About the Author

Taught elementary school for a few years. Has done a lot of traveling while her husband was in the military. While in Europe, she traveled to different points of interest from the Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (March 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592763170
• ISBN-13: 978-1592763177
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,912,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In addition to her books, Theresa Doyle-Nelson has written for a variety of Catholic resources over the years including "St. Anthony Messenger," "Liguorian," "Today's Catholic," and "Catholicism@Suite101."

You can find Theresa's website/blog at www.TheresaDoyle-Nelson.com.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Saints of the Bible November 1, 2009

By MDW

Format:Paperback

I am a convert to the Catholic faith, and the few months spent in preparation for the Rite of Christian Initiation did not include much about the lives of the saints. So, when I was asked to choose a patron saint for my Confirmation, the Saints of the Bible were the ones with whom I was most familiar.

I had always been taught in the Protestant denominations whose services I attended that the Word of God was Sola Scriptura, but I have learned through the Catholic faith that the lives of the saints testify to God's goodness and mercy just as much as Scripture does. Without the Church tradition we would lose much of the richness of these saints' stories as the Bible mentions many of their names only briefly. Theresa Doyle-Nelson, in her book Saints of the Bible has combined the scriptural evidence with the stories passed down for nearly two millennia by the traditions of the Catholic Church. She reminds us that each of these characters, with roles important enough to be mentioned alongside the life of Christ, has a rich tale of conversion and each exemplifies a life that was changed by their deep faith in Jesus. They give us hope that as Jesus enters our lives, we can be similarly changed.

Doyle-Nelson gives common ground to those who believe that Scripture is the sole source of authority and those of us who draw from the deposit of faith passed to us from the Apostles. We can all agree that these saints' tales of conversion, witness, and sacrifice are examples to us all.

Doyle-Nelson's book is a concise, well-organized reference that is straight-forward enough for beginner students of the saints, but informative enough that even more experienced students of Scripture and the lives of the saints will find some surprises.... It is conveniently organized by date, so you can easily reference it all year long as you study Scripture alongside these "holy men and women".

I would definitely recommend buying this book for adult Catechumens and Candidates, as well as high-school youth in preparation for Confirmation. It may even be a nice gift for Protestant friends who have questions about Catholicism and its teaching and traditions.

I was especially touched by the last entry in the book which describes the slaughter of the Holy Innocents by King Herod the Great. It resonates deeply with the current issue of abortion in our country and in our world today. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Saints for Everything October 30, 2009

By ready reader

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This is a quick, easy read. I purchased the book to give as a gift to a friend....now I want to keep it for myself! The book provides a quick synopsis on each of the saints - hits the high points, gets the point across. The book has been good breakfast conversation with my teenager.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great as a reference and for inspiration! October 29, 2009

By Anonymous

Format:Paperback

I have thoroughly enjoyed this book! What a great idea to chronicle all the saints that are mentioned in the Bible! It is a terrific Biblical reference and a continuing source of inspiration.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book-Eay to Read October 26, 2009

By Maryanne Sutton

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This was a very interesting book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic Saints. It was very informative and easy to read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect...awesome gift...get it! October 24, 2009

By Paul J. Judge

Format:Paperback

Check this out: Catholic feast day saints listed chronologically with a superior matrix of the saints in the back. This book is extremely well researched but NOT "snooty academic" and it stays on point. I maintain a religious book shelf in my office and this is a superb quick reference. And at a perfect price, Saints of the Bible makes a great gift for Catholic teachers, kids approching confirmation, friends and family. Order three and save on shipping!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not Catholic, but I love this book! October 24, 2009

By Janel McCann

Format:Paperback

What I love about this book is the brief explanation of each saint. I'm a short story fan, so this book is MY kind of reading--one or two pages dedicated to each saint. I am impressed with the author's clear and flowing language--and with the engaging stories of these holy people. Her respect for her faith shines through every page, but the book is not preachy. I highly recommend!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Saints of the Bible October 8, 2009

By PSSturm

Format:Paperback

Theresa Doyle-Nelson has given us a unique insight into the early saints of the church casting them in a very human light. It is interesting, easy to read and inspiring. I whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone seeking knowledge of the early church as well as those seeking to be inspired by men and women who lived their lives according to the Christian ideal.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A good addition to home or classroom June 23, 2009

By Harriett Diller

Format:Paperback

This is a clearly-written book that would make a good gift for anyone who wants to know more about the saints of the Bible. The book is inspirational in the way it helps us to follow the examples of the saints' lives. This would make a good home devotional guide. I especially liked reading about the women saints of the Bible. A friend of mine who has taught in Catholic school says that this book would make a great classroom companion for teachers in Catholic schools. The book would be very useful to Catholic teachers seeking to help their students discover the saints.