Letter & Spirit, vol. 9: Christ and the Unity of Scripture

by Scott Hahn

Publisher:

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

, 2014

Overview

Letter and Spirit is a journal of Catholic biblical theology that seeks to foster a deeper conversation on Sacred Scripture. It aims to address many questions surrounding the Bible, including

• What is it?
• Where does it come from?
• How should you read it?
• What claim should it make in your life, on the teaching and practice of the Church, or the world you live in?

Letter and Spirit, vol. 9: Christ and the Unity of Scripture combines the historical and literary contexts of Scripture with its contemporary ecclesial and liturgical significance. It includes numerous articles, and notes relating to Bible study and interpretation, as well as book reviews. Whether you’re a student, pastor, or priest, you will appreciate the insights this journal provides on the various topics surrounding Scripture.

Key Features

• Addresses central questions surrounding the Bible from a Catholic perspective
• Analyzes the various topics surrounding Bible study and interpretation
• Illustrates the contemporary, religious, and spiritual significance of Scripture

Contents

• Articles
  • “The Matthean Christ, Center of Salvation History,” by Leroy Huizenga
  • “Jesus as the ‘Fulfillment’ of the Law and His Teaching on Divorce in Matthew,” by Michael Patrick Barber
  • “‘These Least Brothers of Mine’: A Reappraisal of the Great Judgment Scene as Apocalyptic Retribution in Matthew 25:31–46,” by William A. Bales
  • “The Last Supper and the Quest for Jesus,” by Brant Pitre
  • “All Things in Wisdom: Reading the Prologue to the Gospel of John with St. Augustine,” by William M. Wright IV
  • “Covenant Fulfillment in the Gospel of John,” by Vincent P. DeMeo
  • “Fulfillment in Christ: The Priority of the Abrahamic Covenant in Paul’s Argument against the Galatian Opponents (Galatians 3:15-18),” by Scott W. Hahn

Product Details

• Title: Letter and Spirit, vol. 9: Christ and the Unity of Scripture
• Editor: Scott W. Hahn
• Series: Letter & Spirit
• Publisher: St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 177
• Christian Group: Catholic
• Resource Type: Academic Journals
• Topic: Biblical Studies

About Scott Hahn

Scott Hahn (born October 28, 1957) is a contemporary author, theologian, and Catholic apologist. His works include Rome Sweet Home and The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth. He currently teaches at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, a Catholic university in the United States.