"Sr. Marielle Frigge's book is an excellent introduction to the study of the Bible. She presupposes nothing, but conveys a great deal. No matter what the students' backgrounds, this introductory text will speak to them all. The glossaries, maps, charts, and other visuals are very helpful. Students and readers who work through her book will have a solid foundation in modern biblical studies."

"Cloutier knows how to engage undergraduates, introduce them to the tradition broadly conceived, and show them (by example) how to reason."

"Honestly, my students actuallyenjoyed the text, Introduction to Religious Studies. There are several reasons for this: the distinction it makes, early on, between the academic and devotional study of religion; the accessibility of the majority of the articles; the wide range of diverse topics it offers, as well as the meaningful questions for reflection and discussion it encourages. Non-traditional and first-year students alike gave it high ratings. I recommend it enthusiastically."

“The NAB translation works well in the classroom, but the Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible includes maps, charts, graphs, and small articles that really invite and engage the students.  The scholars behind this project were well versed in current biblical scholarship yet knew how to make it accessible to the students we find in our classrooms.”

"Celia Deane-Drummond has established herself as one of the foremost amongst a new generation of scholars working in the field of Christian eco-theology. This volume provides an erudite overview and a balanced assessment of the state of the debate after three decades of heated discourse. She also provides a clear sense of direction for further reflection—with reference to the wisdom tradition. Here she weaves the Hebraic texts together with cosmic Christology, feminist views on Sophia and the pressing need for responsible decisionmaking in science and in civil society."

"This is a fine text: very thorough and readable. The author has a wonderful grasp of history, and conveys it with ease to students."

"Introduction to Religious Studies provided my students with a variety of perspectives on issues in the study of religion that they find important. The material was both accessible and challenging, worthy achievements for any text."

"Celia Deane-Drummond's new book provides a wonderful resource for those who are new to ecological theology as well as for those who have been long involved. She maps the field in a way that is accessible and user-friendly. Her approach is critical, intelligent, and learned, the fruit of her grounding in science as well as in theology, and of love for creation as well as her strong commitment to the Christian tradition."

"Clear and concise, with a wealth of easy reference inserts to jump-start inquiry, Jesus in the Gospels and Acts is an excellent text for an introductory level course."

“The Saint Mary’s Press® College Study Bible is an outstanding tool for beginning and seasoned students of the Bible. The chapter introductions are scholarly yet accessible, and the commentaries throughout the text help to bring to contemporary readers a critical awareness of hermeneutical challenges both ancient and modern. Its insight, beauty and ease of use equip even novice readers to enter the world of the biblical text with skill and confidence.”