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Title: Gospel of Matthew: With Introduction, Commentary, and Notes and With Study Questions by Scott Hahn, Curtis Mitch ISBN: 0-89870-817-6 Publisher: Ignatius Press Pub. Date: October, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Great Start
Comment: Wow. A Catholic study Bible which doesn't seem dry and academic. That's a first. Congratulations to all involved on an impressive job. I concur with another reviewer's comments: it needs bigger margins. Otherwise, a nice design. I am glad the authors names are NOT on the cover, and I hope they include a few essays from other experts to give it a broader base. It would be ironic if Catholics--known for bashing Protestants as followers of individuals--started being seen toting around The Scott Hahn Study Bible.
Also, as to printing the final version, Oxford Press would be a good choice--their work is always first class. I'm not sure a smaller press like Ignatius can pull it off; Crossway's mediocre printing of the ESV should serve as a cautionary sfenario.
Rating: 3
Summary: Catholic Bible Study
Comment: The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is a great tool for small groups seeking to understand the Bible from a Catholic perspective.
This slim, 86-page paperback, is composed of five major sections:
- Introduction to the Ignatius Study Bible
- Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
- Outline of the Gospel According to Matthew
- Gospel with Commentary by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch
- Study Questions by Dennis Walters
The commentary includes historical background, with maps, and categorized notes. The notes have symbols next to them indicating whether they are:
- content and unity
- living tradition
- analogy of faith
The study questions are grouped by chapter, and then broken down into two sections per chapter: "For understanding" and "For application." The understanding questions are textual analysis questions. " The application questions are pertinent for the spiritual lives of Catholics. However, space was not provided within the questions themselves for notes. There are several notes pages at the end of the book, but white space was not allotted within the questions themselves.
Overall, the organization of this study guide makes it an effective tool for novices, and challenging for for more knowledgeable Catholics.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Catholic Bible study series
Comment: For the past year or so, I have been searching for a good Catholic Bible study series. The "Ignatius Catholic Study Bible" by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch is the best that I have found. The series contains lots of great information, but does not get bogged down with excessively long footnotes or essays. It is completely faithful to authentic Catholic doctrine, and includes many references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I found it to be a great guide for someone (like me) who is just beginning to study the Bible, and wants a trustworthy guide.
The format of the series is as follows: Each volume begins by explaining what the Catholic Church teaches about the Bible -- including the inspired and inerrant nature of the Bible, the four senses of scripture, and guidelines for Biblical interpretation. Following this general introduction is a brief introduction to the particular book of the Bible (e.g., the Gospel of Matthew). Next comes the actual text, with the Biblical text at the top of each page, study notes at the bottom, and a list of scriptural cross-references sandwiched in the middle. On average, each page consists of roughly half Biblical text and half study notes. In addition there are occasional one-page essays (e.g., "Who Are the Pharisees?") and occasional one-paragraph word studies scattered throughout the volume. Each volume closes with several pages of study questions.
The biggest disadvantage of this series is that it is still a work in progress. As of June 2002, there are only three volumes -- Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
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