Scripture: Dei Verbum (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780809144280)

An important addition to the Rediscovering Vatican II series, this book by noted biblical scholar, writer, and teacher Ronald Witherup explores Vatican II's teaching on Scripture, embodied in Dei Verbum, The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation. Writing with the lay person in mind, the author recounts how Dei Verbum came into being, especially the battles that were fought to bring it to light. The book summarizes in popular format the content and significance of this dogmatic constitution, with an eye toward showing its far-reaching influence on contemporary biblical studies. For those who wish to read further, the author provides an annotated bibliography. Highlights: --is the most succinct and focused presentation on a Catholic approach to the Bible currently available --addresses in detail the current controversies that will shape the future --is a convenient digest and commentary on the constitution +

Author: Ronald D. Witherup
ISBN-10: 080914428X
ISBN-13: 9780809144280
Publisher: Paulist Press
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2006
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.74w x 0.52d

Review Citation(s):
Commonweal 06/05/2009 pg. 28