The third installment in the “Come and See” Catholic Bible Study Series, The Synoptics invites you on a journey through the Holy Land and the Gospel texts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Drawing insights from biblical archeology and the writings of the early Church Fathers, this study compares parallel passages from the three Synoptic Gospels to construct a vivid picture of the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
- 22 lessons, approx. 60 min. each
- Illustrated with classical art
- Frequent references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Memory verses from Scripture, quotes from the saints, popular Catholic prayers
- Practical guidance for leaders: how to organize a study, what to expect
- Large workbook format, with ample space to write/respond to questions
Level: Basic, Foundational
Click to See the 'Recommended Sequence of Study' for the titles in this Series.
About the Series: Especially designed for families to do together, “Come and See” Catholic Bible Study series presents the rich heritage of the Catholic Faith in clear and simple language. With its practical direction for leaders, easy-to-use workbook format, and appealing design, this Bible study series is ideal for use in the classroom, home study, or parish catechesis.
Companion DVDs/VHSs Available: These multi-media materials offer additional commentary from the authors and footage of the Holy Land. DVD - VHS
View the Introduction to the "Come and See" Catholic Bible Study Series from a sample video set (Moses & the Torah)
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About the Authors:
Monsignor Jan Majernik, from Slovakia, holds a doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Franciscan School of Biblical Studies in Jerusalem and has studied at Hebrew University and the Biblicum. He has been a spiritual director for pilgrims to the Holy Land for 20 years.
Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D., was a ordained in 1974 for his homediocese of Great Falls-Billings, Montana, where he serves as pastor. Mount Angel Seminary in St Benedict, Oregon, awarded him an M.A. in Theology, and the Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum) in Rome has conferred the Doctorate in Sacred Scripture. Father tells jokes in American English, Italian, Spanish and French, and he reads Middle English, Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Arabic and Biblical Aramaic.
Laurie Manhardt holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Detroit and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She led an interfaith Bible study for ten years, which convinced her of the need for quality Catholic Bible study resources. “Come and See” Catholic Bible Study is the result.