essential BIBLE Everything You Need to Understand the O&N Testaments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

essential BIBLE Everything You Need to Understand the Old and New Testaments exposes the reader to a broad overview of the Bible and offers helpful hints on how to digest and appreciate the vast source of wisdom found in this book. For purposes of consistancy all Bible references are from the new international version.

 

 

Have you wanted to learn more about the Bible but aren't sure where to begin? "The Essential Bible" by Rev. John Trigilio Jr. , Ph.D.,Th.D. and Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, Ph.D. is a wonderful place to start.

The authors begin by discussing what the Bible is and how it came to be, even explaining where the terms "Bible" and "Scripture" come from. They also talk about the role that both oral and written tradition played in forming the holy book and how the books that make up our current Bible were decided upon. Different understandings of divine revelation are explained as are the terms "inspired" and "inerrant." The authors also compare and contrast different versions of the Bible and discuss what you should look for in choosing a Biblical translation.

The second half of "The Essential Bible" goes through the books of the Bible one by one, explaining the background of each book and the major characters and events that come into play. It provides a great overview of the scriptural experience, thereby allowing you to then read an individual book of the Bible with greater knowledge of how that one part fits into the whole.

One of the best features of "The Essential Bible" are the little highlighted facts which are designated as an "Essential E" or an "E Fact." They provide important information in an easy-to-comprehend format. one thing about studying the Bible is that there is always more to learn. Whether you are a beginner in exploring the Bible or have been reading it for years, you will find something new and informative in "The Essential Bible" to enhance your experience of scripture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Father John Trigilio, Jr. is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Trigilio, Sr. (of Sicilian heritage), and his surviving wife, Elizabeth of Polish heritage). He is the eldest of five children, three of whom predeceased their parents. After attending eight years of parochial grade school at Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Trigilio entered Saint Mark High School & College Seminary in 1976. He graduated from Gannon University in 1983 with a B.A. in Liberal Arts (concentration in Theology and Philosophy). After studying for the Diocese of Erie and then for the Diocese of Arlington, Father Trigilio joined the Diocese of Harrisburg where he was ordained in 1988 by William Cardinal Keeler. He completed his seminary training at Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, CT and at Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, PA. Fr. Trigilio is also a cooperator in the Personal Prelature of Opus Dei.

 

His first two assignments were as Parochial Vicar, then one year in the Diocesan Tribunal and as Catholic Chaplain to two hospitals. He was reassigned as Parochial Vicar in three parishes respectively, and was made pastor of two parishes in June, 2002 (Our Lady of Good Counsel, Marysville & St. Bernadette, Duncannon) where he is presently working.

 

Father Trigilio earned a Doctorate (PhD) in Mediaeval Philosophy and a Doctor of Theology (ThD) in Biblical Studies; is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and has been President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy (national association of 600 priests and deacons) since 2002.

 

He has hosted a weekly TV series on EWTN with Father Robert Levis, entitled WEB OF FAITH for more than eight years and has been an online internet spiritual advisor for EWTN for fifteen years. Fr. Trigilio co-authored with Fr. Ken Brighenti several books, including CATHOLICISM FOR DUMMIES, WOMEN IN THE BIBLE FOR DUMMIES, JOHN PAUL II FOR DUMMIES, SAINTS FOR DUMMIES, EVERYTHING BIBLE BOOK, CATHOLICISM ANSWER BOOK. He has also hosted television & radio series 'Council of Faith', 'Crash Course in Catholicism' and 'Crash Course on John Paul II' for EWTN which are broadcast on cable, satellite, internet and short-wave.

 

Fr. Trigilio is a regular contributor of articles to 'Homiletic & Pastoral Review' as well as 'The Priest Magazine.' Listed in 'Marquis' Who's Who in Religion' and 'Who's Who in America', Father John Trigilio is also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and Chaplain to the Sons of Italy, as well as Director of the Italian-American Apostolate for the Diocese of Harrisburg. He preaches retreats at Casa Maria in Irondale, AL and gives lectures across the country as well as appearing regularly twice a month on 'Catholic Answers Radio: Q&A.'

 

 

 

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Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD, is currently a Professor at Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD and is a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ. He served 10 years as Catholic Chaplain in the US Naval Reserves and in several parish assignments as Parochial Vicar until he became pastor of Saint Ann Parish, Raritan, NJ in 2001. Father Brighenti is the co-host with Father Trigilio of Council of Faith on EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, as well as co-host of CRASH COURSE on CATHOLICISM and CRASH COURSE on POPE JOHN PAUL II (both on EWTN). He co-authored several books with Father John Trigilio as listed here on Amazon.com. Fr. Brighenti is a Knight of Columbus, member of the Sons of Italy and the National Italian American Foundation and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and editor of its quarterly journal, SAPIENTIA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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