Books written by John Bergsma

Letter & Spirit, Vol. 8: Promise and Fulfillment

... T. Cavanaugh,The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict (Oxford: Oxford ... andWilliam T. Cavanaugh,“'A Fire Strong Enough to Consume the House': The Wars of Religion andthe Rise oftheState,” ...
A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament

Unique among introductions, this volume places the Old Testament in its liturgical context, showing how its passages are employed in the current Lectionary used at Mass.
Psalm Basics for Catholics: Seeing Salvation History in a New Way

In Psalm Basics for Catholics, John Bergsma introduces us to King David, the story of Israel, and the salvation of the Jewish people through the coming of Jesus.
Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Unlocking the Jewish Roots of Christianity

From award-winning scholar Bergsma comes an illuminating book that reveals new insights on the Essenes, a radical Jewish community predating Christianity, whose existence, beliefs, and practices are often overlooked in the annuls of history ...
Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History

This new edition includes an additional chapter on covenant fulfillment in the Book of Revelation. Bergsma brings to his theology a combination of academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and unique playfulness.
The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year C

This volume includes commentaries for: Readings for the Season of Advent Readings for the Season of Christmas Readings for the Season of Lent Readings for the Season of Easter Readings for the Season of Ordinary Time Readings for ...
Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood

Bergsma shows how the priesthood is a major thread holding together the biblical story line—beginning with Adam’s loss of the gift of priesthood in the Fall and the long process of restoring his descendants to a priestly status over the ...
The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year B

This volume includes commentaries for: Readings for the Season of Advent Readings for the Season of Christmas Readings for the Season of Lent Readings for the Season of Easter Readings for the Season of Ordinary Time Readings for ...
Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Brought Me Home

Or so thought former Protestant pastor John Bergsma. Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic is an engaging examination of the things Dr. Bergsma once considered obstacles to ever becoming Catholic himself.
The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Mass Readings for Solemnities and Feasts

This volume includes commentaries for liturgies that utilize the same readings across Cycles A, B, and C for The Season of Christmas The Season of Lent The Sacred Triduum The Season of Easter And Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord and His ...
New Testament Basics for Catholics

Finally, “the beloved apostle” St. John draws us in to the unsurpassed beauty of the fourth gospel, as well as the most mysterious book of the New Testament: the book of Revelation.
Jesus and the Old Testament Roots of the Priesthood

Bergsma shows how the priesthood is a major thread holding together the biblical story line-beginning with Adam's loss of the gift of priesthood in the Fall and the long process of restoring his descendants to a priestly status over the ...
Yes, There is a God: And Other Answers to Life's Big Questions

Here is a book that explains the kerygma—the proclamation of the gospel—in a simple way. Dr. Bergsma, a professor at Franciscan University and noted biblical scholar, uses both words and illustrations to tell the story of the Bible.
The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year B

"The Catholic Lectionary guides us through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God's unfolding plan for our salvation.
Jésus et les manuscrits de la mer morte

John Bergsma s'appuie également sur les Écritures hébraïques et la tradition juive pour élaborer un récit sur la façon dont la religion chrétienne est née et nous marque toujours 2000 ans plus tard.
The Jubilee from Leviticus to Qumran: A History of Interpretation

49 Hollander and de Jonge, Testaments, 175. 50 Hollander and de Jonge, Testaments, 175. 51 Of course, T. Lev. 16:3–5 does mention the death of “a man who . . . renews the law,” which seems like an obvious Christian interpolation or ...
Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity

. . This is a handy entry point for readers unfamiliar with Essenes or those interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls.”—Publishers Weekly
Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History

This new edition includes an additional chapter on covenant fulfillment in the Book of Revelation.John Bergsma brings to his theology a combination of academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and unique playfulness.
The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year A

R. (8) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD ; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him.
Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History

Central to the book's themes are Bergsma's signature illustrations of key biblical characters, which are simple, yet surprisingly profound and help readers understand complex biblical ideas.