Genesis to Jesus: Studying Scripture from the Heart of the Church (Journey Through Scripture) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Michael Barber (Author)

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Genesis to Jesus opens the door to deeper understanding of Scripture for all Catholics, especially those who find reading the Bible a daunting task. The book leads the reader on an overview of salvation history in order to give the "big picture," the single plot that runs through the books of the Bible.

What is that overarching story? God's plan to bring all humanity into his covenant family. This overview of key covenants from creation to the New Covenant established by Jesus not only helps the reader see how various biblical stories fit together in God's plan, it also provides a foundation for ongoing Bible study.

Genesis to Jesus is the first in a series of study guides produced by The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, based in Steubenville, Ohio. The Center, founded in 2000, develops materials to help Catholics deepen their faith through Scripture study.

About the Author

KIMBERLY HAHN is the author of Life-Giving Love: Embracing God's Beautiful Design for Marriage and coauthor, with her husband Scott Hahn, of Rome, Sweet Rome: Our Journey to Catholicism. She is the mother of six children and is a frequent conference speaker on topics related to marriage and family life.

MICHAEL BARBER is professor of Theology, Scripture and Catholic Thought at John Paul the Great Catholic University in San Diego. He wrote Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons Today and hosts Reasons for Faith Live on EWTN radio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Servant Publications (March 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867168374
• ISBN-13: 978-0867168372
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #464,237 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Deepening Faith through Scripture Study, June 12, 2007

By	Carol Blank (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This is the first in the Journey through Scripture series being produced in conjunction with the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. The center was established in 2000 with a mission to help Catholics deepen their faith through scripture study.

Genesis to Jesus offers an overview of salvation history in seven lessons, beginning with how and why Catholics should study the bible and ending with Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promise. Each topic is treated in two separate sections of the book. The first is made up of outlines, reflection questions, and recommended readings. The second consists of narrative covering the high points of the topic with numerous citations from scripture and a strong liturgical flavor, highlighting such connections as Jesus as the "new" David and parallels between Adam and Noah. The narratives end with review questions for personal study and recommended verses to memorize. I had trouble figuring out the relationship between the outlines and text lessons since the headings were not consistent, but eventually decided to overlook that and get into the content.

Despite my difficulty, I found both sections useful and especially appreciated the graphics and tables in the outline section. The inclusion of questions adds to the usefulness of this work in a variety of settings. The outlines section questions tie the lessons to daily life, as "What does the story of Noah and the flood teach us about justice and mercy?" Questions in the narrative sections focus more on review, as ""How does the flood prefigure baptism?"

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant Bible Study, October 26, 2009

By	Carolyn Schaefer "Carolyn Schaefer" (Grabill, IN. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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As always it was very well done and very factual. It leaves you with knowing more bible facts and using what you learn in your walk with God.