Saint Mary's Press College Study Bible: New American Bible | 
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Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 2048
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.7 x 2
ISBN: 0884899071
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.52054
EAN: 9780884899075
ASIN: 0884899071
Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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Book Description
Saint Mary's Press College Study Bible was created to meet the academic and spiritual needs of students taking undergraduate Scripture or theology courses and those studying the Bible for the first time. Its many features foster authentic biblical interpretation; make connections between Scripture, Tradition, and life experience; and promote spiritual growth. Special Features introductory articles on how to read and understand the Bible, along with the Vatican Council II document Dogmatic Constitution on Devine Revelation (Dei Verbum, 1965) Scholarly introductions to each section and book of the Bible, written and edited so that unfamiliar concepts and customs are easy to understand Ninety short articles that address the social concerns, life issues, and spiritual needs of a student In-text maps, illustrations, charts, biblical art, and photos throughout the Bible to provide a visual context to aid student understanding
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 Excellent Study Resource October 12, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This bible is a treasure for the serious student. It gathers in one place much information required for unbiased scripture study. It has proven to be invaluable in my exegetical research, containing a scholastically-accepted scripture translation, as well as extensive notation to aide in understanding of the text. It is augmented with many maps and charts, as well as explanatory essays that aid in viewing the scriptures in light of the social and historical world in which they were composed and had early use. I have also found it valuable for my own personal spiritual use in interpretation of scripture. I would recommend it to students at high school level or above, as well as anyone seriously examining the meaning of bible scripture.
Essential Resource for the Faith Formation of Young Adults October 12, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The college years are years of questioning and searching and seeking understanding to the deeper meaning of one's life. The College Study Bible from Saint Mary's Press is an excellent resource for these deep questions of faith, offering supportive and definitive articles, maps, illustrations, charts, art and photos to enhance the learning process. Young adults will find this Bible an important companion to their learning and relevent to their lives today. Still in doubt? Read the introduction by college students Brigitte Fischer and Carolyn Olson to catch a bit of their excitement about this new Bible...and then go and get your own!
Barbara Murray, D.Min.
Facilitator, Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, University of Dayton
Great Source for Teaching and Faith Development October 12, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The St. Mary's Press College Study Bible offers the New American Bible translation of Scripture treasured by our Conference of Catholic Bishops. The articles and support materials offer sound scholarship that supports the faith development and educational goals of students from Catholic, Ecumenical Christian Denominations and Inter-Religious heritages. I have used the SMP College Study Bible in parish, senior high school and university teaching. My students and I find it an excellence text. The use of BCE and CE rather than BC and AD to identify historical eras, is essential. Students need to recognize language that is in virtually all their college textbooks in the humanities. As a person of faith, I find that the designation of BCE and CE can equally mean Before the Christian Era and the Christian Era.
Respectfully,
Dr. Sheila O'Connell-Roussell,
Marylhust University Faculty Scripture and Pastoral Ministry
 Be Careful of this Bible May 25, 2007
4 out of 25 found this review helpful
Wow finally a Bible written to a college/High School student user friendly, wait a minuite, in the introduction of the text, in several places we see the use of the term BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) what happened to BC and AD a term that has been in use for over oh I don't know hundreds of years, is this some kind of way to water down Catholic Christianity, some kind of way to be politically correct? This totally discouraged me about this Bible in the wrong hands this could cause confussion with people, I wish they (the publishers) would call it what it is. BC/AD
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