Raymond Edward Brown

Offers beginning Bible readers an introduction to the events and theology of the New Testament.

An Introduction to the New Testament

This best-selling book is certain to remain in the forefront of Gospel exegesis for years to come. In it, Father Brown treats the Gospels, written thirty to sixty years after the life of Christ, as reflecting considerate theological and dramatic development and not simply as literal accounts of a historical event.

Essays on the Four Gospel Passion Narratives

A Crucified Christ in Holy Week

The classic work on the foundation of Zen in Chinese Buddhism. Long regarded as the primary source for understanding this hugely influential philosophy, it is here available for the first time rom an American publisher

From Gethsemane to the Grave : a Commentary on the Passion Narratives in the Four Gospels

The Death of the Messiah

The classic introduction to the work of Brown, bestselling author and the most widely praised Roman Catholic biblical scholar of the 20th century, is now reissued for a new generation of readers.

New Testament Essays

Roland Edmund Murphy

Joseph A. Fitzmyer

Comentario Biblico "San Jeronimo"

The last book by the renowned biblical scholar, this exploration of the Gospel of John brilliantly provides a profound yet accessible framework for understanding its theological, historical, and literary significance.

An Introduction to the Gospel of John

Karl P. Donfried

The role that Mary plays in God's plan of salvation is an issue that over the centuies has divided Christians and their churches. In part, these differences stem from disagreements about what the New Testament says about the mother of Jesus. This book should go a long way toward solving the disputes. It is not a collection of essays but rather a collaborative statement prepared by a team of Protestant, Anglican, and Roman Catholic scholars who have reached substantial agreement on how Mary was pictured by Christians of the first two centuries. This book follows the same methodology as an earlier volume, Peter in the New Testament, produced by the same research group. The status of that first book as an ecumenical achievement of American biblical scholarship is attested to by the welcome it received and by its translation into five foreign languages. In light of the difficulty of the subject matter, Mary in the New Testament may be an even greater achievement. If Roman Catholic and Protestant scholars can agree on what the oldest Christian sources said, is the way open for the churches to agree on a fundamental Christian attitude toward Mary? This book is written by scholars, but it is not meant only for scholars. The authors have taken pains to make the work intelligible to students, clergy, and the knowledgeable laity of their churches. It combines scientific research with a respect for Christian sensiblities.

Mary in the New Testament

"This study in Johannine ecclesiology reconstructs the history of one Christian community in the first century -- a community whose life from its inception to its last hour is reflected in the Gospel and Epistles of John. It was a community that struggled with the world, with the Jews, and with other Christians. Eventually the struggle spread even to its own ranks. It was, in short, a community not unlike the Church of today. This book offers a different view of the traditional Johannine eagle. In the Gospel the eagle soars above the earth, but with talons bared for the fray. In the Epistles we discover the eaglets tearing at each other for possession of the nest" -- Back cover.

The Community of the Beloved Disciple

Harry V. Makar

Robert J. Divilio

Removal of Copper, Tin, and Other Impuritites

Refining Molten Iron by Sulfide-forming Slags and Chlorination

John P. Meier

Two prominent New Testament scholars attempt to draw pictures of two of the most important centers of first century Christianity: Antioch and Rome. You will think of Christianity's origins differently when you read this book.

New Testament Cradles of Catholic Christianity

Antioch and Rome

In this book, Raymond E. Brown makes the rich insights of the modern biblical exegesis available for reflection during the Easter season by commenting on the Gospel stories of the risen Christ. (Adapted from back cover).

Essays on the Gospel Narratives of the Resurrection

A Risen Christ in Eastertime

Father Brown reflects here not only on those annunciations of Jesus' forthcoming birth in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, but also on the beautiful canticles, the Magnificat and the Benedictus, and on the origins of Jesus as given in the first words of the New Testament.

Essays on the Gospel Narratives Preparing for the Birth of Jesus : Matthew 1 and Luke 1

A Coming Christ in Advent

The truth behind the Gospel accounts of the Nativity, updated to include the latest research--a classic by a renowned scholar, hailed as "masterly" and "definitive" in the original edition.

A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke

The Birth of the Messiah

A long-awaited abridgement of Raymond Brown's classic and best-selling introduction to the New Testament Since its publication in 1997, Raymond Brown's Introduction to the New Testament has been widely embraced by modern readers seeking to understand the Christian Bible. Acknowledged as a paragon of New Testament studies in his lifetime, Brown was a gifted communicator who wrote with ease and clarity. Abridged by Marion Soards, who worked with Brown on the original text, this new, concise version maintains the essence and centrist interpretation of the original without tampering with Brown's perspective, insights, or conclusions. The biblical writings themselves remain the focus, but there are also chapters dealing with the nature, origin, and interpretation of the New Testament texts, as well as chapters concerning the political, social, religious, and philosophical world of antiquity. Furthermore, augmenting Brown's commentary on the New Testament itself are topics such as the Gospels' relationship to one another; the form and function of ancient letters; Paul's thought and life, along with his motivation, legacy, and theology; a reflection on the historical Jesus; and a survey of relevant Jewish and Christian writings. This comprehensive, reliable, and authoritative guidebook is now more accessible for novices, general readers, Bible study groups, ministers, scholars, and students alike.

John R. Donahue

"Primarily a collection of essays (originally papers) and responses given at 'An International Conference on the Gospel of John: Life in Abundance,' held at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Maryland, October 16-18, 2003; the book includes presentatio

Studies of John's Gospel in Tribute to Raymond E. Brown, S.S.

Life in Abundance

Father Brown completes his look at the great seasons of the liturgical year, making the rich insights of modern biblical exegesis conveniently available to all, with this volume for the season from Easter to Pentecost. During this season the Church reads consecutively from the Acts of the Apostles, recounting the external life of the Church after Pentecost. The accompanying readings from the Gospel according to John portray the internal life of Christian disciples and promise a coming Paraclete to be sent by the Father. Father Brown's title A Once-and-Coming Spirit signifies these two great biblical sources that he reflects on. He shows how these readings speak to our time as we live out the external history of a visible Church while internally drawing life from Jesus as branches on the vine. His comments offer an opportunity to appreciate the intent of the season after Easter and to prepare ourselves for the intensified gift of the spirit at Pentecost.?Homilists, liturgists, and those who draw inspiration for their prayer from the lectionary texts will appreciate this concise set of reflections on the liturgical readings from Easter to Pentecost.? The Bible Today?Studded with insights that are spring-boards to reflection or discussion.? The Pecos Benedictine?... an excellent book for spiritual reading during this season and, given the thrust of the book, it could also prove useful for a college level course or a serious adult education group focusing on the church.? Emmanuel

Essays on the Liturgical Readings Between Easter and Pentecost, Taken from the Acts of the Apostles and from the Gospel According to John

A Once-and-coming Spirit at Pentecost

Father Brown has thoroughly revised, updated, and adjusted the commentary to the 1986 revised NAB translation of the Bible, making this edition of his best-selling book virtually a new work.

Raymond Edward Brown

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