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‘From Despair to Hope’ edited by Cochrane, Loane, Meyer, Rippingale and Walsh Veritas Dublin 2002 The
growing incidence of suicide, especially among young people, is a major
social issue in Ireland. It happens when a despairing person believes
that there is no longer any meaning or purpose to life, and it simply
is not worth living. This valuable resource works towards an understanding
of suicide and considers how both individuals and church communities
may respond. Every church bookstall or lending library should have
several copies.
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Begin: “This book is the ideal starting point. It’s designed for all who need a straightforward, easy to follow guide to the major stories and themes of the Bible.” What
is the Bible? by John Barton Published by SPCK (1997) Moving on: How
to Read the Old Testament by Etienne Charpentier How
to Read the New Testament by Etienne Charpentier Both published by SCM (1995) Price €16.11 Classic introductions to the Scriptures: Reading the Old Testament by Laurence Boadt Published by Paulist Press (1984) ISBN 08091 26311 Price €17.99 An easy and accessible introduction to the Old Testament that has stood the test of time. Bible Studies: God’s
Healing for our time – Healing Miracles in the Gospel of Mark: A
Creative Study Guide ISBN 158516 1055 (2000) and Two themed Bible studies for the twenty first century with reflective questions for groups or individuals. Background Information: A Pocket Dictionary of Biblical Studies By Arthur G Patzia & Anthony J Perotta Published by InterVarsity Press (2002) ISBN 085111 2684 Price €7.68 A myriad of academic terms and scholarly names carefully and clearly explained. Daily Life at the Time of Jesus by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh published by Scottish Bible Society (2002) ISBN 09015 18263 Price €15.00 A richly illustrated full colour book containing a mine of information about people, customs, laws, trade, worship and many other aspects of life at the time of Jesus. Special Topic – 1. The Psalms The Spirituality of the Psalms by Carroll Stuhlmueller Published by The Litugical Press (2002) ISBN 08146 25991 Price €25.99 A scholarly but accessible examination of spiritual themes in the Psalms in their original context and of how they may be used by Christians today. Edited posthumously by Carol J Dempsey OP and Timothy Lenchak SVD Songs for the Journey by Brian Prickett Published by Darton Longman & Todd (2002) ISBN 0232 523843 Price €21.23 The Psalms presented as a journey that leads us “… in the company of others, across the threshold of new relationships, through the inhospitable terrain of suffering and bereavement and into a fuller vision of ourselves and the world.” N.B.
Prices quoted are correct as of 1st January 2004 |