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Title: Pathways in Scripture: A Book-By-Book Guide to the Spiritual Riches of the Bible (The St. Paul Center Studies in Biblical Theology and Spirituality) by Damasus Winzen ISBN: 1-56955-364-5 Publisher: Charis Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the greatest introductions...
Comment: I just got this book today and I'm giving it 5 stars. The introduction in the book sums up the author quite well when it says, "Fr. Damasus is not a difficult or obscure author, but he is unique and original..." Indeed, his uniqueness as an author is remarkable. Fr. Damasus give a simple yet profound introduction of the books of Scripture. Keep in mind the word "introduction." This book is not an in-depth study of each book of the Bible but rather a fast-paced overview. And please, do not mistake "simple" for "simplistic"; for that would be an grave and inaccurate injustice to this book. The book is faithful to its title. Emphasizing the word "Pathways" it shows the careful reader the beginning paths of each book of the Bible.
It is pertinent to Scripture readers that they be shown the beginning and the outline of the path rather than the path in its entirety because this encourages readers to make their own efforts and experience for themselves the riches in Sacred Scripture. Unlike most commentaries, this book does not even attempt to give you the "answers" to the scriptural texts or solve the difficulties for you. Rather it feeds the curiosity to explore what Fr. Damasus is speaking of and it enlightens your Scripture reading immensely.
The Church teaches us 3 things to do when approaching Scripture:
1. We must be especially attentive to the content and unity of the whole Scripture.
2. Read the Scripture within the living tradition of the whole Church.
3. Be attentive to the analogy of faith.
Fr. Damasus does precisely all three of these and in a brief but explosive manner.
I have a couple of recommendations for prospective readers of this book. First, purchase the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (ICSB hereafter) series by Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch (Only the Gospels, Acts, and Romans are currently available). I just finished reading through the Gospel of John (ICSB). First, I can not convey enough, how rich the ICSB series' are. Similar to Fr. Damasus' book, the Ignatius Study series' sets the reader on fire without providing them with all the answers. However, the ICSB delves much deeper into Scripture. Secondly, I suggest that one read through one of the books of the Bible (especially using the ICSB) and read Fr. Damasus' writing on that particular book. This, I'm certain, will be of great value to the reader.
I have to make a confession here. Soon after reading the Gospel of John in the ICSB, I wanted to immediately begin teaching others the unimaginable richness of even the surface of Sacred Scripture. (Read that carefully, note the word "surface"). The eternal Wisdom of the Holy Spirit prevented me from feeding my ego. I was quickly humbled by the fact that I could present no evidence for what the ICSB was teaching because I myself had not walked the path that the ICSB was showing me. So I decided to dig a little deeper and I couldn't believe what was present there in Sacred Scripture. Every WORD (word not emphasized enough) is an unbelievable treasure. I didn't even know that I was thirsty for anything until our Lord showed me how much more there was to drink.
I tell you this story only to illustrate how magnificent, beautiful, penetrative, and profound Sacred Scripture is but it will be revealed only to those who are willing to work for its discoveries through prayerful reflection and diligent, patient study. If you can't tell by my rambling, I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Curious...
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(I have not read this book)
Does anyone know if this book has a Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur and the date of the declaration? Wish Amazon listed whether Catholic books do or not...
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Title: Scripture Matters: Essays on Reading the Bible from the Heart of the Church by Scott Hahn ISBN: 1931018170 Publisher: Emmaus Road Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Swear to God: The Promise and Power of the Sacraments by Scott Hahn ISBN: 0385509316 Publisher: Doubleday Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Letter of St. Paul to the Romans: Revised Standard Version/2nd Catholic Edition (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible) by Scott Hahn, Curtis Mitch, Dennis Walters ISBN: 0898709385 Publisher: Ignatius Press Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession by Scott Hahn ISBN: 0385501706 Publisher: Doubleday Books Pub. Date: 18 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Gospel of John: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Revised Standard Version (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible) by Scott Hahn, Curtis Mitch, Dennis Walters ISBN: 0898708206 Publisher: Ignatius Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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