Biblical Resources: Introductory Manuals and Commentaries

• Aquinas, Thomas. Catena Aurea: A Commentary on the Four Gospels Collected Out of the Works of the Fathers (and edited by John Henry Newman). Southampton: Saint Austin Press, 1997.
• Barber, Michael. Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons Today. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2005.
• _____. Singing in the Reign: The Psalms and the Liturgy of God’s Kingdom. Emmaus Road Publishing, 2001.
• Barrosse, Thomas. God Speaks to Men: Understanding the Bible (2nd ed.). Notre Dame, IN: Fides, 1964.
• Bouyer, Louis. The Meaning of Sacred Scripture. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 1958.
• Brown, Raymond et al. (eds.). The New Jerome Biblical Commentary (rev. ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990.
• Casciaro, Jose Maria (ed.). The Navarre Bible (New Testament - 12 vols). Dublin: Four Courts Press, 1989-92.
• Charlier, Dom Celestin. The Christian Approach to the Bible. London: Sands, 1961.
• Fuentes, Antonio. A Guide to the Bible. Houston, TX: Lumen Christi Press, 1987.
• Hahn, Kimberly and Michael Barber. Genesis to Jesus. Journey through Scripture Series. Cincinatti, OH: St. Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications, 2007.
• Hahn, Scott. A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture. Ann Arbor, MI: Servant Books, 1998.
• Hahn, Scott and Curtis Mitch. Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (New Testament – 10 vols.) San Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 2000.
• Hartman, L. (ed.). A Commentary on the New Testament. Kansas City: Catholic Biblical Association, 1942.
• Heidt, William G. A General Introduction to Sacred Scripture: Inspiration, Canonicity, Texts, Versions and Hermeneutics. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1970.
• Hornecker, James. A Beginner’s Bible Study on the Gospel of St. Mark. Greenville, SC: Family Life Center International, 2003.
• Kodell, Jerome. The Catholic Bible Study Handbook. Ann Arbor, MI: Servant, 1985.
• Kurz, Fr. William. Following Jesus: A Disciple’s Guide to Luke and Acts. Cincinnati, OH: Saint Anthony Messenger Press & Franciscan Communications, 2003.
• _____. The Acts of the Apostles – Collegeville Bible Commentary #5. Robert J. Karris, ed. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1985.
• Lattey, Cuthbert. Back to the Bible. Harrison, NY: Roman Catholic Books, 1995.
• Lapide, Cornelius A. The Great Commentary of Cornelius a Lapide (8 vols.). Edinburgh: John Grant, 1908.
• Laux, John. Introduction to the Bible. Rockford, IL: TAN Books, 1990.
• Lienhard, Fr. Joseph, S.J. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2001.
• Oden, Thomas (general editor). Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (27 vols; 2 presently available). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998-.
• Orchard, Bernard et al. (eds.). A Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture. NY: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1951.
• Pacwa, Fr. Mitch. Saint Paul: A Study Guide for Catholics. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2008.
• Wilken, Robert L. Judaism and the Early Christian Mind: A Study of Cyril of Alexandria’s Exegesis and Theology. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1971.
• Pope, Hugh. The Catholic Student's Aids to the Bible (5 vols., rev. ed.). New York: P. J. Kenedy, 1926-36.
• Ray, Stephen. St. John’s Gospel: A Bible Study and Commentary. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2002.
• Rooney, Gerard.Preface to the Bible. Milwaukee: Bruce, 1952.
• Scheck, Thomas. Origen: Commentary on Romans 1-5. Catholic University of America Press, 2001.
• Shelton, James B. Mighty in Word and Deed: The Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts. Eugene, OR: WIPF & Stock Publishers, 2007.
• Somers, Gayle. Genesis Part I: God and His Creation. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2004. (Also Genesis Part II: God and His Family, 2006).
• Steinmueller, John E. A Companion to Scripture Studies (3 Vols.). Houston, TX: Lumen Christi Press, 1969.
• Winzen, Damasus. Pathways in Scripture: A Book-By-Book Guide to the Spiritual Riches of the Bible. Ann Arbor, MI: Word of Life, 1976.