Cardinal Hugh of St. Cher was a water walker. He was learned in both law and theology. His leadership skills were so outstanding that he quickly became a major superior in his Dominican Order. Having gotten word of Hugh's talents, the pope made him a cardinal. The famed artist Fra Angelico placed Hugh in a crucifixion scene with the words "biblical interpreter" above his head. These words beautifully sum up what he was to generation after generation of biblical scholars and preachers till ...

In the Middle Ages few authors produced commentaries on The Acts of the Apostles. Peter of John Olivi (1248-1298) authored an excellent exposition, basing himself on the previous work of Venerable Bede (672-735), Rabanus Maurus (780-856), and the Ordinary Gloss. His was a commentary mainly on the literal sense. From time to time he expounds on an allegorical meaning. His commentary stems from his lectures to Franciscan students and may date to ca. 1290.

It seems that a word of general orientation is in order for those coming to Bonaventure’s Commentary on the Gospel of John for the first time. Bonaventure’s style of commentary consists of a detailed outline of the text, running commentary on the individual verses, and answers to questions that arise from the text. In my selection of the Johannine passages for thirty days, I have given preferential treatment to those passages used in the liturgy during Cycle B and for Christmas, Sundays in...

Robert Karris spreads before us a unique and delightful framing of the food theme in the Gospel of Luke.Karris describes the food and drink popular in Jesus' day. He also documents the social, political, and general contexts in which the food was prepared and eaten. He outlines the social roles Jesus assumes in Luke's Gospel in relation to food and meals, as well as the relationship between women and food. Karris also examines the eucharistic implications of the way food and drink ...

This text offers a fresh translation of each admonition, parallel texts previously noted by other scholars or newly uncovered by Karris, as well as comments on each admonition verse by verse. The reader is led into Francis’s “theological workshop” where it becomes clear how Francis imprinted his own logo on the spiritual traditions he inherited.

In his thorough, yet concise commentary on Galatians and Romans, Robert Karris, O.F.M. encourages his readers to take a head on approach to reading and interpreting the biblical text. He discusses form and purpose, message, and basic outline to help readers understand Galatians and Romans.With his section-by-section commentary, Karris offers readers of all backgrounds further opportunity to study and reflect on the books of Galatians and Romans.Robert Karris, OFM, ThD, ...

Olivi’s commentaries stem mainly from his teaching of Franciscan students in their study houses (studia). Unfortunately only his Commentary on Mark’s Gospel has appeared in English translation. Peter of John Olivi’s Commentary on Luke is largely focused on its literal sense although his insights are often non-traditional and penetrating. Through this small book, he is presented as a Franciscan biblical interpreter not only to the Franciscan Family, but also to the world at large.

Commentary on each of the Gospels by four eminent biblical scholars.

Featuring insights from influential figures like Pope Francis and Albert Gore alongside contributions from over thirty esteemed authors, Climate Chaos: Killing People, Places and the Planet charts a transformative path from despair to optimism. Grounded in rigorous scientific research, the book unflinchingly exposes the links between industries such as coal, fossil fuels, chemical factories, liquor, tobacco, and others, and their role in accelerating global warming and mass displa...

This textbook is a comprehensive and practical guide to teaching middle level social studies. Middle level students are just as capable as high school students at engaging in hands-on, progressive, reflective activities, yet pedagogical strategies designed specifically for the middle grades are often overlooked in teacher education programs. This text provides both progressive and traditional teaching methods and strategies proven effective in the middle level classroom.The content...

Teamgeist, Freundschaft und ein Hauch Magie - die Zauberkicker verwandeln gemeinsam jeden Schuss zum Tor. 1. Ben ist völlig überrumpelt, als er plötzlich zur Probewoche ins Fußballinternat Tannwald eingeladen wird. Leistungstraining mit den besten Nachwuchstalenten des Landes! Dabei wärmt er bei seiner Dorfmannschaft in letzter Zeit dauernd die Bank. Wie soll er sich bloß gegen die starke Konkurrenz beweisen? Da kann nur noch ein Wunder helfen. Oder vielleicht Magie? 2. Sportlichkeit und F...

Teamgeist, Freundschaft und ein Hauch Magie - die Zauberkicker verwandeln gemeinsam jeden Schuss zum Tor. Ben hat es geschafft! Nach der Probewoche ist er im Fußballinternat aufgenommen worden! Das heißt: Schulstress und harte Trainings. Zum Glück halten seine Freunde Mika, Robin und der magische Waschbär Pelé immer zu ihm. Doch dann passiert etwas Unerwartetes: Ein weiteres Maskottchen, die Tigerin Rapida, taucht auf. Wie Pelé unterstützt sie die Fußballfreunde - aber hilft ihre Magie auc...