“Come and See ~ Catholic Bible Study: GENESIS” presents the 50 chapters of Genesis in a 22 chapter format. The intriguing adult commentary offers a view of creation with respect to natural science, biological science, geology and anthropology. Pope Benedict XVI’s writings augment the commentaries.
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.
About the Authors:
Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D., was a ordained in 1974 for his home diocese 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.
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)
Click to View a sample lesson from the "Come and See" Catholic Bible Study companion DVDs / VHSs.