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.
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139 of 141 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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.
57 of 60 people found the following review helpful
By Catholic mom
Format: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.
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.
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Carson Weber
Format:Hardcover
As the director of adult faith formation at a Catholic parish, I am using this text in tandem with the Bible as the textbook for a 9-month course on the Bible (30 classes, one class per chapter in this book). Our adults are devouring the material and *absolutely love* the content, layout, font, sacred art, diagrams, and beautiful photographs, which make this book such a fabulous resource for any student of the Bible.
I wholly recommend this text to all high school classrooms as well as to all parishes and organizations that wish to facilitate a complete course on the Sacred Scriptures in order to give the student a Catholic Scriptural worldview and an overview, a framework, by which one may understand Salvation History as mediated by the Bible.
Also, if you simply want to learn the Bible in the privacy of your own home - perhaps with your spouse or a friend - you should acquire a copy for yourself and read through it (perhaps one chapter per week). The chapters are short, easy-to-read, and full of amazing information.
If sitting on your coffee table, the textbook looks enticing, and I guarantee, from personal experience that visitors will open it up and start flipping through the pages to view the eye-catching, colorful pages. Then, you'll hear the question, "Where did you get this?? How can I get my hands on one?"
I wholly recommend this text to all high school classrooms as well as to all parishes and organizations that wish to facilitate a complete course on the Sacred Scriptures in order to give the student a Catholic Scriptural worldview and an overview, a framework, by which one may understand Salvation History as mediated by the Bible.
Also, if you simply want to learn the Bible in the privacy of your own home - perhaps with your spouse or a friend - you should acquire a copy for yourself and read through it (perhaps one chapter per week). The chapters are short, easy-to-read, and full of amazing information.
If sitting on your coffee table, the textbook looks enticing, and I guarantee, from personal experience that visitors will open it up and start flipping through the pages to view the eye-catching, colorful pages. Then, you'll hear the question, "Where did you get this?? How can I get my hands on one?"
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding information
Dr. Hahn does a great job of providing information to those who look for in depth knowledge. I highly recommend this book to those who are interested in facts and explinations of... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Chuck Sweeney
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Great purchase
Received book sooner than promised. Brand new with wonderful illustrations. Recommend to all interested in learning more about the bible.
Published 3 months ago by DHW
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An answer to unspoken prayer
I have used this series with my homeschooled daughters in previous years, but this is the first year that I have dilligently used the end of chapter questions and the accompanying... Read more
Published 3 months ago by wildemom1949
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good paintings.
It's not an in depth study of the scriptures but a good overview. I'm not sure of the credentials of the author.
Published 3 months ago by Lawrence G. DeBlois
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought it as a gift
Bought it as a gift for my parents. They love it. Am going to buy copies for my kids this Easter too.
Published 4 months ago by DmCz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I wanted
Book has some wear on outside cover but text pages are very good. Book condition was accurately described prior to my order.
Published 4 months ago by Robert Machinchick
5.0 out of 5 stars
*Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study (The...
As a recently re-energized Catholic trying to re-discover his faith, I have found this book very useful in familiarizing myself with the Bible through Catholic doctrine.
Published 5 months ago by William Hoadley
5.0 out of 5 stars
RSV-CE understanding
Excellent, great single source reference for beginning Scripture study. Well worth the cost, especially for those just starting to study scriptures.
Published 5 months ago by MLM
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Very Readable Scholarship
Excellent in every respect, from its scholarly text to its beautiful graphics. In my 20 years of leading Bible study groups for well over 1000 students combined, this is the best... Read more
Published 5 months ago by JPII Apostolate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study (The...
I found the book well organized, easy to understand, and full of great illustrations. It also includes suggested related Bible readings at the beginning of each chapter.
Published 7 months ago by Russ
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