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, ..."
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 ..."
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
"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 ..."
O Lord, Open My Lips The Psalms in the Liturgy by CsaDianneBergant Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by Liturgy Trtaining Publications ISBN-13: 978-1-61671-310-2, ISBN: 1-61671-310-0
"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 ..."
"Looking for a Bible commentary that is comprehensive yet concise? One that contains the latest in biblical scholarship -- literary, historical, and theological -- without the complex theories and debates?Try The Collegeville Bible Commentary (CBC) -- a simple and easy guide to reading and understanding the Bible. The Collegeville Bible Commentary series contains time-tested analysis, from a wide variety of authors, that provides a fresh ..."
"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 ..."
Israel's Wisdom Literature A Liberation-critical Reading by DianneBergant 194 Pages, Published by Fortress Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4514-0659-7, ISBN: 1-4514-0659-2
"me, finds life" (8:35; cf. 4: 13; it is also the "tree of life" [3:18] and the "fountain of
life" [16:22]). Life is more than mere physical vitality, although length of days is a
treasure to be desired (3:16; 9:11; 10:27). Real life is the ability to exercise all of
one's vital power to the fullest. It includes health and security, prosperity and
respect. Life is meant to be enjoyed in the midst of family and friends. This
relation ..."
Scripture History and Interpretation by DianneBergant 176 Pages, Published 2016 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-8080-3, ISBN: 0-8146-8080-1
"History and Interpretation Dianne Bergant. complex of narratives are short stories
. Within the book of Genesis ... The biblical story of Israel leads us from the period
of the early ancestors (ca. 2000 BCE) to the end of the Maccabean revolt (ca."