Wisdom and Sirach: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible

This next volume in the popular Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Old Testament books Wisdom and Sirach, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes provide rich historical, cultural, geographical, and theological information pertinent to the Old Testament book--information that bridges the distance between the biblical world and our own. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies, and Charts. The Topical Essays explore the major themes of Wisdom and Sirach, often relating them to the teachings of the Church. The Word Studies explain the background of important biblical terms, while the Charts summarize crucial biblical information at a glance.

Author: Scott Hahn, Curtis Mitch
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 07/15/2020
Pages: 100
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781621641841
ISBN10: 1621641848
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies | Old Testament | Historical Books
- Religion | Biblical Studies | Bible Study Guides

About the Author
Scott Hahn, Ph.D., an internationally renowned speaker, author, and scholar. He teaches theology and Scripture at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and has published several best-selling books, including Rome Sweet Home, The Lamb's Supper, and the Catholic Bible Dictionary. He is also the founder and president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, which promotes biblical literacy among Catholic laity and biblical fluency among Catholic clergy. Hahn is the General Editor of the Ignatius Study Bible series. Curtis Mitch, M.A., is principal annotator and Associate Editor of the Ignatius Study Bible series. He is also a research fellow of the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology and a biblical commentator.