You open your Bible, ready to read. Then a question stops you:
Who is speaking? What is happening? How does this fit into the bigger story?
The 73-Page Catholic Bible Study Companion gives you a clear starting point: one concise guide for every book of the Catholic Bible, from Genesis to Revelation-including all seven deuterocanonical books.
73 books. One page for each. The context to keep reading.
Find the book you're reading, spend a few minutes with its guide, and return to Scripture with a clearer understanding of its message, setting, and place in salvation history.
HERE'S WHAT EACH PAGE HELPS YOU DO:
Understand what you're reading. Get the essential story or argument, historical setting, and purpose without working through a lengthy introduction.See the Catholic connections. Explore how the book connects to Christ, Catholic teaching, the Church Fathers, and the worship of the Church.See where you meet Christ. Discover the passages, figures, and themes that Catholic tradition reads in relation to Christ and their fulfillment in the New Testament.Know where to start. Find selected chapters for an approachable first reading.Take one verse with you. Each guide includes a key passage from the Douay-Rheims Bible.Pause and reflect. A focused question helps you think more deeply about what you've read.WHEN YOU WANT TO CONNECT THE DOTS, TURN TO THE CATHOLIC REFERENCE TOOLS:
- Scripture passages connected to 21 Catholic teachings
- Key verses by topic for quick consultation
- Biblical prayers and language of the Mass
- A concise salvation-history timeline to help place events in order
LESS SEARCHING FOR CONTEXT. MORE TIME IN SCRIPTURE.
Reading a prophet you barely know? Start with the one-page guide. Returning to a familiar Gospel? Look for connections you may have missed. Trying to place a book within the larger biblical story? Check its setting and the timeline.
The generous 8.5 11-inch format, clear typography, and one-page-per-book layout make this a practical reference to keep open beside your Bible.
Whether you're beginning your first serious reading of Scripture or returning after years of study, you can turn straight to the book you need.
Already own The 73 Books of the Catholic Bible Explained? Use this companion for a quick refresher and the larger volume for deeper study.
Open your Bible. Find your page. Read with greater understanding.