Psalms 1-72(Illustrated) Volume 22 (New Collegeville Bible Commentary: Old Testament) by DianneBergantCsa, Dianne J. Bergant, Osa BergantDianne Paperback, 142 Pages, Published 2013 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-2857-7, ISBN: 0-8146-2857-5
"The book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape the minds and hearts of modern believers.In two commentaries, one covering Psalms 1-72 and the other Psalms 73-150, Dianne Bergant examines the theological and historical circumstances from which the psalms originated. She reveals how the psalms were intended for instruction as well as prayer, ..."
"The book of Psalms plays a significant role in the public and private prayer of both the Jewish and Christian communities today, helping to shape the minds and hearts of modern believers.In two commentaries, one covering Psalms 1-72 and the other Psalms 73-150, Dianne Bergant examines the theological and historical circumstances from which the psalms originated. She reveals how the psalms were intended for instruction as well as prayer, ..."
"With the publication of Genesis: In the Beginning, one of today's most highly regarded Catholic Scripture scholars turns her attention to one of the most important, fascinating, and challenging books of the Bible. In this important new commentary, Bergant explores the biblical text but also points out some of the social biases of the original community, an awareness which is crucial for an adequate understanding of the text. She ..."
"This book explores Old Testament history, theology, and stories, bringing a clear presentation of the God who acts as the people of the covenant, from the creation accounts of Genesis to the fall of the Northern Kingdom and its prophets. "In this first volume, Dianne Bergant takes us on an easy journey through Old Testament history from creation to the time of the eighth century B.C. prophets. Along the way, she highlights the personali ..."
Scripture(1st Edition) (Engaging Theology-Catholic Perspectives series) by DianneBergantCsa Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2008 by Michael Glazier ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-5995-3, ISBN: 0-8146-5995-0
"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ." What Saint Jerome said centuries ago is surely still true today; any serious theological study must be grounded in Scripture. While there are plenty of biblical scholars today, few authors are able to introduce Scripture to students the way Dianne Bergant does. Bergant invites readers to genuinely engage Scripture, to enter the world of the text and explore some of the age-old questions th ..."
Daybreaks Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas by DianneBergantCsa, Osa BergantDianne Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2013 by Liguori ISBN-13: 978-0-7648-2160-8, ISBN: 0-7648-2160-1
"Advent is a time of anticipation as we await the fullness of joy that our faith promises to deliver, a season of joyful hope. Dianne Bergant, author and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago writes, "God’s reign will only be accomplished by God through you and me. When we treat the people in our lives with tenderness, we bring forth the reign of God. When we open our hearts to others s ..."
Daybreaks Daily Reflections for Lent and Easter by DianneBergantCsa Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2014 by Intl Development Inst ISBN-13: 978-0-7648-2161-5, ISBN: 0-7648-2161-X
"Author Dianne Bergant takes the message from various Bible stories from Lent --stories that we think we know well-- and from them provides food for thought on the experiences of our daily lives. Perhaps we are not so different from someone like Jonah, and while the lessons of love and mercy that Jesus teaches are difficult sometimes to accept, their fruit is a blessing for us all. And Lent is the perfect time to make the decision to tur ..."
"Among al of the books of the First Testament, the Song of Songs is one of the most intriguing. On the one hand, its unabashed sensuality has captured the imagination and has endeared it to those who appreciate passionate human love. On the other hand, more demure readers have frequently been chagrined by their own fascination with its erotic character and have cloaked their interest under the guise of metaphorical reading. Both interpre ..."
"Reflections on the Lectionary Readings (Cycle A) Dianne Bergant. The various
titles ascribed to Jesus in today's readings tell us much about how he was
perceived. John the Baptist called him the "Lamb of God" and the "Son of God."
Paul referred to him as "Christ" and "Lord." Isaiah spoke of the "servant of the
Lord," a designation the early Christians attributed to Jesus. Each title reveals
something about Jesus, our leader, and en ..."
"The Lectionary is made up of selected passages from the Bible, placed within a literary and liturgical context. This new context calls for a consideration of the liturgical character and setting of the Lectionary readings. "Preaching the New Lectionary: Year C," offers readers that interpretation."Preaching the New Lectionary" is unique. First, it employs a literary-liturgical way of interpreting al the readings of each Sunday and major ..."
People of the Covenant(216th Edition) An Invitation to the Old Testament (The Come & See Series) by Dianne Osa Bergant, DianneBergantCsa Paperback, 185 Pages, Published 2001 by Sheed & Ward ISBN-13: 978-1-58051-090-5, ISBN: 1-58051-090-6
" The fourth book in Sheed & Ward's popular Come & See Series, People of the Covenant is a highly accessible and fascinating introduction to the Old Testament that reveals the text as anything but "old." Sister Bergant sets the stage with a brief introduction to the First Testament itself, the world and religion of ancient Israel, and the Covenant between God and the Israelites. Then, in a unique presentation, she invites readers to ..."
"Este tatulo disponible solamente en Espanol./This book is written in Spanish only. Este libro explorala historia, teologaa y cuentos del Antiguo Testamento, ofreciendo una presentacian clara del Dios quien actaa y la gente del convenio, desde los relatos de la creacian en Genesis ala caada del Reino del Norte y sus profetas.Dianne Bergant, CSA, PhD, is professor of Old Testament studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She h ..."
"In the first volume of this work, Dianne Bergant leads readers in an exploration of the earliest years of Israelite history, from the accounts of creation in Genesis through the divided Kingdom of David. Already drawn into the drama of Israel's beginnings, readers of Israel's Story, Part One will be eager to pick up this second volume and continue the journey. Those who have not read the first volume can easily enter Part Two and save P ..."
"The Lectionary is made up of selected passages from the Bible, placed within a literary and liturgical context. This new context calls for a consideration of the liturgical character and setting of the Lectionary readings. "Preaching the New Lectionary: Year A" offers readers that interpretation."Preaching the New Lectionary" is unique. First, it employs a literary-liturgical way of interpreting all the readings of each Sunday and major ..."
"The first verse of Psalm 24 declares that the earth is the Lord's" because it was God who "founded it on the seas and established it over the waters." In The Earth Is the Lord's Dianne Bergant explains that if the rich and elaborate religious tradition in that statement misunderstood, it can deepen our appreciation of God's creative power. She examines the relationship between humans, the earth, and worshiping the Lord by focusing on an ..."
"2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner!The Lectionary is made up of selected passages from the Bible, placed within a literary and liturgical context. This new context calls for a consideration of the liturgical character and setting of the Lectionary readings. "Preaching the New Lectionary: Year B," offers readers that interpretation."Preaching the New Lectionary" is unique. First, it employs a literary-liturgical way of interpre ..."
Un nuevo comienzo Reflexiones diarias para Cuaresma y Pascua (Spanish Edition) by Osa BergantDianne, DianneBergantCsa Pamphlet, 64 Pages, Published 2014 by Libros Liguori ISBN-13: 978-0-7648-2481-4, ISBN: 0-7648-2481-3
"In the Daybreaks series, Dianne Bergant focuses on scripture selections, reflection, prayers, and action for the Lent and Easter seasons. The reflections will be based on the lectionary, Year A. According to the Sunday readings (A), Lent is a time to consider the graciousness of God toward us despite our own sinfulness. The readings begin with examples of this goodness evident at various times in the history of the chosen people. It fi ..."