Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study (The Didache Series) [Hardcover]

Scott Hahn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1890177474 | ISBN-13: 978-1890177478 | Publication Date: April 8, 2005

This book by Dr. Scott Hahn presents a Catholic approach to Scripture, highlighting the theme of covenant. Tracing a path through salvation history, the book explains the various books of the Bible and the importance of each event in salvation history. Understanding the Scriptures will provide an understanding of Sacred Scripture so critical to the Catholic Faith. The Didache Complete Course Series is a series of four high school textbooks, teacher's manuals, student workbooks, and teacher's answer guides published by Midwest Theological Forum. Each title spans one academic year. As of 2009, they were being used in about one-third Catholic high schools. This textbook is published with ecclesiastical approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago, and it has been granted conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 548 pages
• Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum (April 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890177474
• ISBN-13: 978-1890177478
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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120 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!, May 18, 2005

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Marie Lincoln (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study (The Didache Series) (Hardcover)

I just received a copy of Scott Hahn's "Understanding the Scriptures: A Complete Course on Bible Study." This is an incredible book! It's hardcover, 9 x 11 inches, 548 pages, full color (BEAUTIFUL) art masterpieces and photographs, maps, charts, timelines; and an attached ribbon bookmark (a nice touch) FOR ONLY $40.

After Hahn discusses what the Bible is, divine inspiration, salvation history, covenant, the canon, inerrancy, etc., he launches into a chronological study of the Bible. Study aids include supplementary reading, study questions, vocabulary, and practical exercises; quotations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church pepper the entire book.

The text employs typology and other exegetical tools throughout, and highlights the Bible's overarching theme of Covenant. It's all written in Hahn's inimitable and utterly engaging style. Lots of "Oh, wow, how cool" moments (if "cool" is appropriate in this context).

The book is part of the Didache Series, developed for "high school and adult education, RCIA, catechism classes, and home schooling."

Well. I could go on and on. I'll stop.

150 of 161 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And now a word from the author..., August 19, 2005

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Scott Hahn (Steubenville, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study (The Didache Series) (Hardcover)

I am hearing many good things about my new book, Understanding the Scriptures. I am very grateful and excited. I am also aware of the fact that this book is apparently difficult to find in bookstores etc. (However, you can order it directly from the publisher; just "google" Midwest Theological Forum.) In any case, I hope you don't mind me sharing a small sample of what others have been telling us about the book...

M.M., who teaches high school in the Denver area, writes: "I have taught for twenty-two years in a variety of subject areas and have never had such an excellent textbook. This is Dr. Hahn's covenant-based perspective on salvation history with copious quotes from Scripture (the RSVCE), the Catechism, and various Church documents. The layout is beautiful and the text is interspersed with some of the most beautiful religious art ever created. This is dynamic orthodoxy at its best..."

R.S. in Minnesota writes: "This book not only gives insight into salvation history and meaning to the story of the Bible, it creates a desire and excitement to read Sacred Scripture. After reading this book, I felt an urge to start a Bible Study in our Parish. This will become a reality beginning in September. Thank you Dr. Hahn!"

A.T. in New Jersey writes: "I have been reading "Understanding Scripture" and have never enjoyed any text as much as this. I can't put the book down."

I hasten to add that this book is part of a four-volume set, known as the Didache (pronounced did-ah-kay) Series; and the others are at least as good as this one. (Okay, I admit my bias, since I was privileged to serve on the editorial board for all four volumes). The Didache Series is designed to present the life and doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church in the context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the teachings of Vatican II. From all reports, it would appear that the entire series is ideal for high school and adult education, RCIA, catechism classes, and home schooling. It's even being used in seminaries.

All I can say is, thanks be to God!

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful; Beautifully Illustrated, June 2, 2005

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Catholic mom "dranzal" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study (The Didache Series) (Hardcover)

This beautiful book is a must for every Catholic family. I know that it will be an important part of my family's homeschooling.

I won't detail the contents, since other reviewers will likely do so.

With so many Catholics realizing how little they know about their own faith, this book couldn't have come at a better time. The information is quite easy to read and is very accessible. For homeschooling (or adult renewal) the charts and graphs are extremely useful especially for those who have trouble connecting the scriptural dots.

Thank you, Scott Hahn. Keep 'em coming.