A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity.“A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject! Highly recommended!”—Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth CupFrom award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs,...

*“I cannot even imagine a better introduction to the psalms than this book. John Bergsma has made the psalms more understandable, more singable, and even more lovable than before.” --*Mike Aquilina, Author of A History of the Church in 100 ObjectsIn his third back-to-basics look at the Bible, popular theology professor and bestselling Catholic author and speaker John Bergsma highlights the presence of Jesus in the psalms and helps us understand their meani...

New Testament Basics for Catholics builds on the bestselling Bible Basics for Catholics (more than 120,000 copies sold) with a fresh, in-depth look at the heart of the New Testament. Award-winning author and Franciscan University of Steubenville theology professor, John Bergsma shows how one central message runs through every page—“The kingdom of God is at hand!”With his trademark stick-figure illustrations and down-to-earth style, Bergsma guides you through the N...

Winner of a honorable mention award in the popular scripture studies category from the Catholic Media Association.When you begin to see the Bible as a book of love, it will change the way you view love, sex, marriage, family, and your personal relationship with God.Walk with popular scripture scholar John Bergsma from the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the wedding between the Lamb and the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation to learn h...

An easy-to-read, straightforward, and thorough look at the “big picture” of salvation history.Do you feel overwhelmed by or guilty for not knowing the Bible better? Bible Basics for Catholics by award-winning scripture professor John Bergsma is here to change that. With more than 120,000 copies sold and 700-plus five-star Amazon reviews, this bestselling guide offers a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand walk through salvation history—from Adam and Eve ...

Premier ouvrage majeur sur les manuscrits de la mer Morte depuis deux décennies, Jésus et les manuscrits de la mer Morte montre comment les manuscrits mystérieux et longtemps oubliés, découverts dans une grotte égyptienne en 1947, révèlent plus complètement les racines juives du christianisme. John Bergsma présente un texte éclairant qui révèle une communauté juive antérieure au christianisme dont l'existence, les croyances et les pratiques ont longtemps été ignorées : les Esséniens. L'aut...

Una introducción didáctica e inteligente a la Biblia, desde los relatos de Adán y Eva, Noé, Abraham y Moisés, y los grandes reyes y profetas de Israel, hasta la persona y obra de Jesús.Bergsma ofrece en este volumen un curso de introducción a la Biblia y a la teología, de enorme popularidad entre sus estudiantes americanos, y con más de 60.000 ejemplares vendidos. Manifiesta en sus páginas una sorprendente habilidad para hacer comprensibles e inspir...

El autor de La Biblia paso a paso trata ahora la Sagrada Escritura como el libro del amor de Dios. Comenzando con Adán y Eva, examina los grandes matrimonios bíblicos (Abraham y Sara, Booz y Ruth, etc.) como imágenes del gran amor entre Dios y su pueblo.El lector ahondará en la importancia del matrimonio y del amor en el plan diseñado por Dios para nuestra salvación, y obtendrá algunos consejos sobre cómo amar a los demás, y a Dios. Bergsma ofrece también algunas pistas sobre cómo s...

How many times have you wanted to convey to someone the joy and excitement of the basic gospel message—but stumbled in the process? Here is a book that explains the kerygma—the proclamation of the gospel—in a simple way. Dr. Bergsma, a professor at Franciscan University and noted biblical scholar, uses both words and illustrations to tell the story of the Bible. In this short book, he brings the gospel to life for believers and nonbelievers alike.Readers will want to buy m...

Con humor y sencillas ilustraciones, el profesor de teología John Bergsma se centra en los cuatro evangelistas, cuyos escritos constituyen aproximadamente el 90 % del Nuevo Testamento. Mateo escribe para los cristianos judíos, e ilumina la vida y las enseñanzas de Cristo como el Mesías largamente prometido. Lucas introduce a los lectores en los relatos de la infancia y muerte de Jesús, así como en los Hechos de los Apóstoles y en la vida de la Iglesia primitiva. Esto lleva al lector a desc...

A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity.“A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject! Highly recommended!”—Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth CupFrom award-winning scholar John Bergsma comes an intriguing book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs,...

【耶穌與死海古卷：揭開基督宗教的猶太根源，及其如何影響初代教會與信仰】二十世紀最偉大的考古發現！揭祕你所不知道的耶穌、猶太人和基督宗教，是基督徒與研究者一生必讀的死海古卷。兩千多年前，猶太人中出現了一位聖徒。他以神與以色列所立的「新約」為本，創立了一個團體。要加入這個團體必須接受一種水洗儀式，藉此聖靈會赦免人的罪。這位聖徒過世後，成員們依舊持守吃喝餅和酒的慣例，等候神國降臨。聽起來是不是很熟悉？有意思的是，這裡說的不是耶穌和教會，而是一個居住於死海西北岸昆蘭的神祕團體。後來，人們在這裡發現了這個團體遺留下來的大量書卷，也就是我們今天所說的「死海古卷」。在幾乎同一時代，這個神祕團體跟初代基督徒怎麼會如此相似？兩者之間有什麼關連？耶穌和那位昆蘭聖徒又是什麼關係？伯格斯瑪博士研究死海古卷長達20年，也是少數親身鑽研古卷「本尊」的美國學者之一。他將在本書中提供這些問題的答案，並且揭露留下死海古卷的昆蘭神祕團體──愛色尼派，包括他們的生活、信念，以及他們與耶穌、使徒之間的種種淵源，...