A New Heaven, a New Earth The Bible & Catholicity (Catholicity in an Evolving Universe) by DianneOsaBergant Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2016 by Orbis Books ISBN-13: 978-1-62698-180-5, ISBN: 1-62698-180-9
"How are we to understand the Christ of history in the context of amazing discoveries like multiverses that contain billions of galaxies, some of which, no doubt, contain planets that are able to support life? How are we to reconcile the findings of a contemporary science that is cosmocentric with the religious message of the Bible when so much of the latter is anthropocentric and appears to be based on a mythological understanding of th ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
People of the Covenant(216th Edition) An Invitation to the Old Testament (The Come & See Series) by DianneOsaBergant, DianneBergant Csa 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 ..."
"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 ..."
Living the Word, Year C Scripture Reflections and Commentaries for Sundays and Holy Days, Vol. 28 December 2, 2012-November 24, 2013 by James A. Wallace, OsaBergantDianne Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by World Library Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-58459-518-2, ISBN: 1-58459-518-3
"Living the Word presents thought-provoking commentary, insightful reflection, and lively discussion questions for the Sunday and feast day scriptures. Living the Word includes suggestions for responses to the scripture readings that encourage the audience to go out and "live" the Word of God."
"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, ..."
"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 ..."
"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 ..."
Song of Songs Love Poetry of Scripture (Spiritual Commentaries) by DianneBergant Paperback, 168 Pages, Published 1998 by New City Press ISBN-13: 978-1-56548-100-8, ISBN: 1-56548-100-3
Israel's Wisdom Literature(1st Edition) (Liberation-Critical Reading of the Old Testament) by DianneBergant, Alice L. Laffey Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2000 by Fortress Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8006-2875-8, ISBN: 0-8006-2875-6
"El Adviento es el tiempo en que esperamos con gran atencion el profundo gozo que nace de ver las promesas de nuestra fe hechas realidad, el Adviento es el tiempo de la feliz espera. Pero, que es exactamente lo que esperamos ver? lo que esperamos vivir? Todos nosotros hemos experimentado el gozo de esa manana despues de Navidad, el momento en que todo es felicidad y en que abundan los regalos. El motivo de nuestra celebracion es, por sup ..."