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In The Bible Blueprint, best-selling author Joe Paprocki makes understanding the Bible not only easy for the person in the pew, but downright fun! Using witty cartoons, thought-provoking sidebars, and short quizzes to supplement his easy-to-grasp teachings on the Bible, Paprocki guides lay Catholics to a solid understanding of the structure, organization, and purpose of God's Word.
Among numerous other topics, Paprocki covers the different genres of biblical writing, key figures in biblical history, and the methods Catholics rely on to interpret the Bible. As readers increase their understanding of the Bible, they will also increase their ability to find their way in Scripture: eight perforated Bible bookmarks are included.
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In God's Library, Joe Paprocki, a veteran catechist and Bible authority, guides readers into a basic understanding of "God's Library"--the collection of seventy-three books that Catholics regard as the definitive written revelation of God. In easy-to-understand language, he explains the organization of the Bible, the different genres of biblical writing, key figures in biblical history, and the methods Catholics have developed to interpret the Bible properly. He shows beginning readers how to use commentaries, concordances, footnets and cross-references, and other valuable tools of Bible study. God's Library will delight all Catholics who are beginning their journey to read God's Word.
Synopsis
Author Joe Paprocki guides readers into a basic understanding of the organization of the Bible. God's Library will delight all Catholics who are beginning their journey to read God's Word. Bible bookmarks are included.
Synopsis
A highly informative yet fun approach to understanding the world’s all-time best-selling book
In The Bible Blueprint, best-selling author Joe Paprocki cleverly uses a blueprint metaphor to help Catholics gain a solid understanding of the structure and organization of the Bible, and to help them build confidence in navigating its pages. Among other topics, Paprocki covers the different genres of biblical writing, key figures in biblical history, the methods Catholics rely on to interpret the Bible, and how to use commentaries. Witty cartoons, sidebars, and quizzes throughout the book keep the tone fun; eight perforated Bible bookmarks (four for the Old Testament, four for the New Testament) are bound into the book.
For the large number of Catholics who have never felt comfortable with the Scriptures, and for any Catholic new to the faith, The Bible Blueprint serves as an effective, nonthreatening introduction to God’s Word as well as a gateway to a deeper relationship with Christ.
About the Author
Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press. He has 30 years of experience in ministry and has taught at the high school, college, and general-adult levels. He is the author of several books, including the best sellers The Catechist’s Toolbox and A Well-Built Faith, and his latest work, The Bible Blueprint. Joe, who is currently an eighth-grade catechist, blogs about his catechetical experiences at www.catechistsjourney.com.
Table of Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Chapter 1 Discovering the Bible Blueprint 1
Chapter 2 Overcoming “Bibliaphobia” 9
Chapter 3 Preparing to Enter God’s Library 19
Chapter 4 The Bible’s Floor Plan 29
Chapter 5 Information Blocks: Footnotes and Cross-References 43
Chapter 6 Recognizing Symbolic Language in the Bible 57
Chapter 7 Do the Math—Numbers in the Bible 69
Chapter 8 Draftsman Tools: The Tools of Interpretation 81
Chapter 9 First Steps and Next Steps 95
Bible Resources
How to Begin a Bible Program in Your Parish 104
Conducting a Bible Workshop for Young People
(Middle and High School Students) 109
Annotated Bibliography for Catholic Scripture Study 114
Books and Their Abbreviations in Biblical Order 118
Books and Their Abbreviations in Alphabetical Order 119
Salvation History Timeline 120
Map of the Holy Land 122
Bibliography 124
Bible Bookmarks 125