- Catholic Bible study tools help people better understand God's Word.bible image by charles taylor from Fotolia.com
Catholic Bible study tools abound in Christian and Catholic bookstores, and on the Internet. A variety of resources ranging from books to maps to online Bible studies provide context for the Bible and clarify Biblical questions from a Catholic perspective. - Catholics commonly use the New Jersualem Bible, published in 1985. This translation directly from the original languages of Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic, offers a Bible in the Catholic tradition.
- Agape Bible Study offers a free online study of God's Word from a Catholic perspective, including the Catechism of the Catholic Church, papal documents, Jewish resources, historical and present-day Bible commentaries and archeological information. The daily Word of Life comments on Sunday and daily liturgical readings for practical application of the Bible.
- Many Bible study books specific to the Catholic faith offer a theological perspective on doctrinal issues and present-day concerns. "Created and Redeemed" and "Theology of the Body," for adults and teens respectively, examine marriage and sexuality in the Catholic tradition. Written by Pope John Paul II, this study also provides leaders a guide for help in discussing the material. "I Believe" by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio covers the Catholic creed of faith and explains the deeper meaning behind the phrases. "Feast of Faith", also by Dr. D'Ambrosio, offers an overview of the Eucharist and its importance in the life of the Catholic.
- Various Catholic publications, including "The Catholic Mission" offer essays, Sunday mass meditations, stories about the saints and additional biographies. While not totally devoted to Bible study, magazines offer a well-rounded perspective of the Catholic church and include some study materials. "The Word Among Us" encourages Catholics to read scripture and pray daily, as it follows Mass readings, in addition to essays on the lives of the saints and testimonies.
- The St. Paul Institute offers education and research to promote Bible study from a Catholic point of view. The center provides resources to both laity and clergy in a wide variety of formats, including books, magazines, online research and multimedia information.
- A variety of Bible maps, time lines and atlases provide a geographical context for the study of God's Word. Understanding changing geography throughout Bible history helps place people and events into a proper perspective of geography and culture as events occurred. A comparison of Biblical and present-day locations provides substance to Bible stories and adds an interesting dimension as Catholics read the Bible.
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