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What could be more familiar than the Christmas story -- and yet
what could be more extraordinary? The cast of characters is strange
and exotic: shepherds and magicians, an emperor and a despot,
angels, and a baby who is Almighty God. The strangeness calls for
an explanation, and this book provides it by examining the
characters and the story in light of the biblical and historical
context. Bestselling author Scott Hahn who has written extensively
on Scripture and the early Church, brings evidence to light,
dispelling some of the mystery of the story. Yet Christmas is made
familiar all over again by showing it to be a family story.
Christmas, as it appears in the New Testament, is the story of a
father, a mother, and a child -- their relationships, their
interactions, their principles, their individual lives, and their
common life. To see the life of this "earthly trinity" is to gaze
into heaven.
How do Christians cultivate a vibrant and Christ-centered
spirituality that's rooted in biblical clarity? Spiritual
formation--the cultivation of a relationship with God--lies at the
heart of what it means to be a Christian in the body of Christ. But
with the rise of diverse spiritual practices, from Zen meditation
to out-of-body experiences, the idea of spirituality has become
watered down by postmodern culture. Christian spirituality, on the
other hand, embraces devotion to the triune God, abiding in Christ,
the pursuit of holiness, and the cultivation of virtues. But what
exactly falls within the scope Christian spirituality? This volume
of the Counterpoints series focuses on the Church's search for
spiritual identity, meaning, and significance as interpreted by
four of the major Christian traditions: Eastern Orthodoxy -
represented by Bradley Nassif Roman Catholic - represented by Scott
Hahn Progressive Protestant - represented by Joseph Driskill
Evangelical - represented by Evan Howard The Counterpoints series
presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics
important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of
the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows
readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and
form their own, educated opinion.
To conspiracy theorists, Opus Dei is a highly secretive and
powerful international organization. To its members, however, Opus
Dei is a spiritual path, a way of incorporating the teachings of
Jesus into everyday life. In "Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace,"
Scott Hahn, a member of Opus Dei, describes the organization's
founding, its mission, and its profound influence on his life.
Hahn recounts the invaluable part Opus Dei played in his conversion
from Evangelical Christianity to Catholicism and explains why its
teachings remain at the center of his life. Through stories about
his job, his marriage, his role as a parent, and his community
activities, Hahn shows how Opus Dei's spirituality enriches the
meaning of daily tasks and transforms ordinary relationships. He
offers inspiring insights for reconciling spiritual and material
goals, discussing topics ranging from ambition, workaholism,
friendship, and sex, to the place of prayer and sacrifice in
Christianity today.
Engaging and enlightening, "Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Grace" is
at once a moving personal story and an inspiring work of
contemporary spirituality.
"Scott Hahn, the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper and
Reasons to Believe, celebrates the touchstones of the Catholic
life, guiding readers to a deeper faith through the Church's rites,
customs, and traditional prayers. ""
"
"Signs of Life "is beloved author Scott Hahn's clear and
comprehensive guide to the Biblical doctrines and historical
traditions that underlie Catholic beliefs and practices. Devoting
single chapters to each topic, the author takes the reader on a
journey that illuminates the roots and significance of all things
Catholic, including: the Sign of the Cross, the Mass, the
Sacraments, praying with the saints, guardian angels, sacred images
and relics, the celebration of Easter, Christmas, and other
holidays, daily prayers, and much more.
In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of
devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church
teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals
and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised
about them. Each chapter concludes with loving, good-natured,
inspiring advice on applying the Church's wisdom to everyday life.
A fresh and enlightening new perspective on Mary, Mother of God,
and her central importance in the Christian faith, from the author
of the highly successful "The Lamb's Supper.
"
In "The Lamb's Supper," Catholic scholar and apologist Scott Hahn
explored the relationship between the Book of Revelation and the
Roman Catholic Mass, deftly clarifying the most subtle of
theological points with analogies and anecdotes from everyday life.
In "Hail, Holy Queen," he employs the same accessible, entertaining
style to demonstrate Mary's essential role in Christianity's
redemptive message.
Most Christians know that the life of Jesus is foreshadowed
throughout the Old Testament. Through a close examination of the
Bible, as well as the work of both Catholic and Protestant scholars
and clergy, Hahn brings to light the small but significant details
showing that just as Jesus is the "New Adam," so Mary is the "New
Eve." He unveils the Marian mystery at the heart of the Book of
Revelation and reveals how it is foretold in the very first pages
of the Book of Genesis and in the story of King David's monarchy,
which speaks of a privileged place for the mother of the king.
Building on these scriptural and historical foundations, Hahn
presents a new look at the Marian doctrines: Her Immaculate
Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, and Coronation. As he
guides modern-day readers through passages filled with mysteries
and poetry, Hahn helps them rediscover the ancient art and science
of reading the Scriptures and gain a more profound understanding of
their truthfulness and relevance to faith and the practice of
religion in the contemporary world.
In recent years, Christians everywhere are rediscovering the Jewish
roots of their faith. Every year at Easter time, many believers now
celebrate Passover meals (known as Seders) seeking to understand
exactly what happened at Jesus' final Passover, the night before he
was crucified.
"Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist "shines fresh light
on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his
in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant
Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the
time of Jesus? What were the Jewish hopes for the Messiah? What was
Jesus' purpose in instituting the Eucharist during the feast of
Passover? And, most important of all, what did Jesus mean when he
said, "This is my body... This is my blood"?
To answer these questions, Pitre explores ancient Jewish beliefs
about the Passover of the Messiah, the miraculous Manna from
heaven, and the mysterious Bread of the Presence. As he shows,
these three keys--the Passover, the Manna, and the Bread of the
Presence--have the power to unlock the original meaning of the
Eucharistic words of Jesus. Along the way, Pitre also explains how
Jesus united the Last Supper to his death on Good Friday and his
Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Inspiring and informative, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the
Eucharist is a groundbreaking work that is sure to illuminate one
of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith: the mystery of
Jesus' presence in "the breaking of the bread."
This book unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and
offers thoughtful, straightforward responses to common objections
about the Catholic faith.
Bestselling author Scott Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, has
experienced the doubts that so often drive discussions about God
and the Church. In the years before his conversion, he was first a
nonbeliever and then an anti-Catholic clergyman.
In REASONS TO BELIEVE, he explains the "how and why" of the
Catholic faith--drawing from Scripture, his own struggles and those
of other converts, as well as from everyday life and even natural
science. Hahn shows that reason and revelation, nature and the
supernatural, are not opposed to one another; rather they offer
complementary evidence that God exists. But He doesn't merely
exist. He is someone, and He has a personality, a personal style,
that is discernible and knowable. Hahn leads readers to see that
God created the universe with a purpose and a form--a form that can
be found in the Book of Genesis and that is there when we view the
natural world through a microscope, through a telescope, or through
our contact lenses.
At the heart of the book is Hahn's examination of the ten "keys to
the kingdom"--the characteristics of the Church clearly evident in
the Scriptures. As the story of creation discloses, the world is a
house that has a Father, a palace where the king is really present.
God created the cosmos to be a kingdom, and that kingdom is the
universal Church, fully revealed by Jesus Christ.
From the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper and Signs of Life
comes an illuminating work that unlocks the many mysteries of the
Catholic sacrament of the Eucharist.
Long before the New Testament was a document, it was a sacrament.
Jesus called the Eucharist by the name Christians subsequently gave
to the latter books of the Holy Bible. It was the "New Covenant,"
the "New Testament," in his blood. Christians later extended the
phrase to cover the books produced by the apostles and their
companions; but they did so because these were the books that could
be read at Mass.
This simple and demonstrable historical fact has enormous
implications for the way we read the Bible. In "Consuming the Word:
The New Testament and the Eucharist" in the Early Church, Dr. Scott
Hahn undertakes an examination of some of Christianity's most basic
terms to discover what they meant to the sacred authors, the
apostolic preachers, and their first hearers. Moreover, at a time
when the Church is embarking on a New Evangelization he draws
lessons for Christians today to help solidify their understanding
of the why it is Catholics do what Catholics do.
Anyone acquainted with the rich body of writing that flows so
inspiringly from the hand and heart of Dr. Hahn knows that he
brings profound personal insight to his demonstrated theological
expertise," writes Cardinal Donald Wuerl in the foreword to the
book. "Consuming the Word" continues in that illustrious tradition.
It brings us a powerful and welcome guide as we take our place in
the great and challenging work in sharing the Good News.
Angels and saints. Catholics tend to think of them as
"different" from the rest of us. They're cast in plaster or
simpering on a holy card, performing miracles with superhero
strength, or playing a harp in highest heaven.
Yet they are very near to us in every way. In this lively book,
Scott Hahn dispels the false notions and urban legends people use
to keep the saints at a safe distance. The truth is that Jesus
Christ has united heaven and earth in a close communion. Drawing
deeply from Scripture, Dr. Hahn shows that the hosts of heaven
surround the earthly Church as a "great cloud of witnesses." The
martyrs cry out from heaven's altar begging for justice on the
earth. The prayers of the saints and angels rise to God, in the
Book of Revelation, like the sweet aroma of incense.
Dr. Hahn tells the stories of several saints (and several angels
too) in a way that's fresh and new. The saints are spiritual giants
but with flesh-and-blood reality. They have strong, holy
ambitions--and powerful temptations and opposition that must be
overcome. Their stories are amazing and yet familiar enough to
motivate us to live more beautiful lives. In this telling of their
story, the saints are neither otherworldly nor this-worldly. They
exemplify the integrated life that every Christian is called to
live.
Still, their lives are as different from one another as human lives
can be. Dr. Hahn shows the heavenly Church in all its kaleidoscopic
diversity--from Moses to Mary, Augustine to Therese, and the first
century to the last century.
Only saints will live in heaven. We need to be more like the saints
if we want to live in heaven someday. Dr. Hahn shows us that our
heavenly life can begin now.
It must.
The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly
Hahn, have been constantly travelling and speaking all over North
America for the last few years about their conversion to the
Catholic Church. Now these two outstanding Catholic apologists tell
in their own words about the incredible spiritual journey that led
them to embrace Catholicism. Scott Hahn was a Presbyterian
minister, the top student in his seminary class, a brilliant
Scripture scholar, and militantly anti-Catholic ... until he
reluctantly began to discover that his "enemy" had all the right
answers. Kimberly, also a top-notch theology student in the
seminary, is the daughter of a well-known Protestant minister, and
went through a tremendous "dark night of the soul" after Scott
converted to Catholicism. Their conversion story and love for the
Church has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of lukewarm
Catholics and brought them back into an active participation in the
Church. They have also influenced countless conversions to
Catholicism among their friends and others who have heard their
powerful testimony. Written with simplicity, charity, grace and
wit, the Hahns' deep love and knowledge of Christ and of Scripture
is evident and contagious throughout their story. Their love of
truth and of neighbor is equally evident, and their theological
focus on the great importance of the family, both biological and
spiritual, will be a source of inspiration for all readers.
Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch present insights and inspiring
commentary on the Letters to the Galatians and Ephesians in this
8th volume of the new Ignatius Study Bible series. Containing Bible
study helps and tools, in addition to the Hahn-Mitch notes, they
include insights from the Church Fathers, topical essays, word
studies and charts, study questions, maps, and a cross-reference
section.
An illuminating, reassuring explanation of the Catholic Church’s teachings on confession and forgiveness by the bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper and Hail, Holy Queen.
Jesus told his first clergy, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” In Lord, Have Mercy, Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of intense anxiety and uncertainty.
Drawing on the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints, Hahn reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church’s teachings on penance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It is a story that begins with the sin of Adam and Eve, continues in the biographies of Moses, King David, and the Apostle Peter, and reverberates in the lives of believers today. Hahn presents the Catholic and biblical perspective on sin and mercy, elucidating in clear, easily understood language the true import of Jesus’ simple, yet profound promise–“I am the door; if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved (John 10:9).
Like Hahn’s earlier books, Lord, Have Mercy offers thoughtful, authoritative insights into controversial issues and disputed doctrines in a manner that will enlighten lay readers yet is thorough enough for scholars to appreciate. More than just a Bible study, it is a guide for the perplexed, providing practical advice and inspiration that will help readers come to a deeper knowledge of themselves and of Jesus through the sacrament of penance.
Bestselling author Scott Hahn sheds new light on the Mass, offering
readers a deeper appreciation of the most familiar of Catholic
rituals .
Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar as the
Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like
their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on
Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds
them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as "Heaven on Earth,"
explaining that what "we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious
participation in the heavenly liturgy."
The Lamb's Supper reveals a long-lost secret of the Church: The
early Christians' key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass
was the New Testament Book of Revelation. With its bizarre imagery,
its mystic visions of heaven, and its end-of-time prophecies,
Revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist.
Beautifully written, in clear direct language, bestselling Catholic
author Scott Hahn's new book will help readers see the Mass with
new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter into the
Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently, and powerfully
than ever before.
The bestselling author of "The Lamb's Supper" pens a special guide
that explores the history and magnificence of the priesthood. It
includes information on what it means to be called to a vocation
and provides reference material on the Catholic priesthood.
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