The Paulist Biblical Commentary

Product Description

The Paulist Biblical Commentary (PBC) is a one-volume commentary on the books of the Bible designed for a wide variety of Bible readers, especially those engaged in pastoral ministry. The volume consists of a commentary on each of the seventy-three books of the Catholic canon of the Bible along with twelve general articles. While based on classical approaches to Scripture, the commentaries and articles are not limited to historical-literary issues, but draw upon relevant theological and pastoral ideas found in the text. The Paulist Biblical Commentary presents: · Solid exegesis of the biblical text. · A useful tool for preaching and spiritual nourishment. · An essential aid to deepen the understanding of Scripture. · Current biblical research that is relevant to pastoral or spiritual ministry. The Commentary brings together the collaboration of more than seventy international biblical scholars, each with expertise in their area of study drawn from their experience and interest in pastoral or spiritual ministry. †

Review

The Sacred Scriptures have always been an essential part of the churchs life. We are blessed to have greater access to the biblical text than any generation before us. A remarkable resource and instrument of the Spirit s ongoing work among us The Paulist Biblical Commentary represents the fruit of the past half century and more of the modern Catholic biblical renewal. –Donald Senior, CP

About the Author

Jose Enrique Aguilar Chiu is professor of biblical theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, NY Richard J. Clifford, S.J. is professor emeritus of Old Testament at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Carol J. Dempsey, O.P. is professor of Theology (Biblical Studies) at the University of Portland. Eileen M. Schuller, O.S.U. is professor emeritus in the Department of Religious studies at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Thomas d. Stegman, S.J. is dean and professor of New Testament at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Ronald D. Witherup, P.S.S. is Superior General of the society of the Priests of St. Sulpice and former academic dean and professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University, Menlo Park, CA