"This work's greatest strength is its combination of a sophisticated approach to the biblical text and a style and format that will appeal to college undergraduates. The work's focus on the biblical text itself is admirable, and the author has managed to bring together a solid grounding in modern biblical scholarship with a sure feel for her intended audience."
-Dr. Harry P. Nasuti
Fordham University, NY
"I think the Glossary would be a fantastic resource for RCIA or adult confirmation. I will recommend it for such contexts when I have the chance."
-Daniella Zsupan
doctoral student
Boston College Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry
“One of the challenges of teaching the Bible in a college setting is to help undergraduates grasp that we are involved in a serious academic pursuit and to awaken their intellectual curiosity. The Saint Mary's Press® College Study Bible provides me with the perfect format to introduce students to theological inquiry as a university discipline. This volume is their constant companion and allows us to move back and forth between methodology, contemporary theological application and praxis, commentary, study aids and of course the actual NAB text.”
-Cecilia González-Andrieu, PhD
Assistant Professor, Theological Studies
Loyola Marymount University
“The readable text and engaging layout are features that will appeal to our undergraduates—and I am impressed by the clear and concise summaries of theoretical positions."
-David L. Weddle
Professor of Religion
The Colorado College
"This text is an excellent introduction to undergraduate theology.  The scholars chosen for each section understand that most undergrads have never studied theology and are entering a new realm of knowledge.  The material is thorough but written in language that the novice can readily understand.  The reference librarian sections of each chapter are invaluable.  If you need one text for an introductory course, this is the one."
-Daniel McGuire
Assistant Professor of Theology
University of Great Falls
"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."
-Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
Coordinator, Benedictine Distance Learning
"The glossary is a positive and worthwhile undertaking. An important part of learning to think theologically is learning the language of theology and understanding it. The glossary contributes to a greater understanding of Catholic doctrine and theology."
-Andrew W. Lichtenwalner
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
"I commend the authors for their effort to offer this kind of introduction to health care ethics, which explains the theological dimension of current issues with the help of practical cases."
-Rev. Steven O'Hala
Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Florida
"I am currenty using Catholic Ethics in Today's World in the Theological Ethics course. Thanks for publishing timely and useful books for an undergraduate course."
-Joseph Q. Raab
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Siena Heights University
"Many of my students express how much they enjoy reading this book. At the same time, it is filled with new interpretive insights which the author guides through in such inviting ways. Combined with both up-to-date scholarship and ecumenical sensitivity, the book is indeed a remarkable accomplishment.”
-Paul Kim
Professor of Hebrew Bible
in the Williams Chair of Biblical Studies
"Catholic Ethics in Today's World is excellent for introducing students to moral reasoning in a genuinely theological context. The authors stress the positive dimension of ethics, quickly breaking through students' stereotypes about Catholic ethics as rule-bound and constricting. The chapters on controversial issues present the reasoning behind official Catholic teaching very cogently, which sets just the right foundation for critical yet constructive dialogue in the classroom."
-Dr. Brian Stiltner
Associate Professor, Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Sacred Heart University
"This text fills a real need for a challenging introductory text in Catholic Theology. It is beatifully conceived, well written, inviting, and full of splendid resources rarely, if ever, found in comparable texts. I have used it with succes and recommend it highly."
-David Gentry-Akin
Associate Professor of Theology
Saint Mary's College of California, Morraga, CA


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