Acts of the Apostles: A Catholic Bible Commentary on the New Testament by Trusted Biblical Scholars CCSS (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

ISBN: 080103633X

Author: William S. Kurz SJ

Condition: New

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchWhat message was the author of Acts seeking to convey, and what would the original audience have understood? How is God speaking to believers today through Acts as it has been used by the church throughout the centuries?In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, respected New Testament scholar William Kurz offers a close reading and explanation of the entire narrative of Acts, grounded in the original Greek but keyed to the NABRE for liturgical use.The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.Commentary features include:? Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)? References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts? Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes? Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living? Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjectsAttractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.