Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: The Book of Genesis: with Introduction, Commentary, Notes & Study Questions / Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch

Large format, featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations! The larger format enhances both individual and group study.

 

Based on the Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition, this 14th volume in the popular Bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Book of Genesis using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible scholars Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. They provide rich historical, cultural, geographical or theological information pertinent to the Old Testament book information that bridges the distance between the biblical world and our own.

 

The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. The Topical Essays explore the major themes of Genesis, often relating them to the teachings of the Church. The Word Studies explain the background to important Bible terms, while the Charts summarize crucial biblical information "at a glance". Each page includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for each chapter that can deepen your personal study of God's Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes. Also included is an outline of Genesis as well as several maps.

 

Scott Hahn, Ph.D., is well-known as the author of several best-selling books including Rome Sweet Home and The Lambs Supper. A professor of scripture at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Hahn is a very popular scripture scholar and speaker.