Leslie J. HoppeCritiques

In this seven-day retreat, Going Beyond the Law, your director is Matthew the Evangelist, author of the first Gospel. His words will help you to understand how Jesus fulfilled his role as Messiah and brought about the age "foreseen by the prophets and longed for by the pious." Matthew does not disregard the traditions of ancient Israel, but casts them in a new light—the Light of the World.

"The Hebrew Scriptures, far from being merely a prelude leading up to the New Testament, are replete with theological values that can illumine the Christian life today. The author explicates this thesis by demonstrating how these values are underscored in Old Testament stories. Each chapter shows how these "old" stories shed light on the values, concerns, challenges, and ideals of Christians today. Anyone who wishes to learn more about how Scripture can enrich their lives will benefit from this book."--BOOK JACKET.

Aimed to maintain the enthusiasm for Scripture inspired by the Second Vatican Council, Priests Prophets and Sages addresses many commonly asked questions about the Old Testament.

Each chapter includes questions for reflection and further reading, making this work a great resource for Bible study with your parish, family or by yourself.