Genesis 37-50: Joseph the Dreamer (Six Weeks with the Bible) - Softcover

Perrotta, Mr. Kevin; Perrotta, Louise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0829420088 ISBN 13: 9780829420081

Publisher: Loyola Press, 2004

Synopsis

The story of Joseph and his brothers is one of the most popular stories in the book of Genesis—so popular, in fact, that it was made into a Broadway musical! In Genesis 37–50: Joseph the Dreamer, author Kevin Perrotta helps us see why the story of Joseph is so critical to a proper understanding of the book of Genesis, and helps us apply this beloved story to our own lives of faith

A Guided Discovery of the Bible
The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide· is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship
· presents the insights of Church fathers and saints
· includes questions for discussion and reflection
· delivers information in a reader-friendly format
· gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word
· appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible
 
By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.

About this title

From the Back Cover

A Guided Discovery of the Bible

The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. This practical series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, the guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide

·    is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship
·    presents the insights of Church fathers and saints
·    includes questions for discussion and reflection
·    delivers information in a reader-friendly format
·    gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word
·    appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible

By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.

For a complete list of titles in this series, please consult the inside front and back covers. For more information, or to order, call 800-621-1008 or visit www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks.

Kevin Perrotta, series editor, is an award-winning Catholic journalist, the author of Your Invitation to Scripture, and a former editor of God’s Word Today, a magazine for daily reflection on Scripture. He has a master’s degree in theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota.

A Guided Discovery of the Bible

The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. This practical series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, the guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide

·    is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship
·    presents the insights of Church fathers and saints
·    includes questions for discussion and reflection
·    delivers information in a reader-friendly format
·    gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word
·    appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible

By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.

For a complete list of titles in this series, please consult the inside front and back covers. For more information, or to order, call 800-621-1008 or visit www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks.

Kevin Perrotta, series editor, is an award-winning Catholic journalist, the author of Your Invitation to Scripture, and a former editor of God’s Word Today, a magazine for daily reflection on Scripture. He has a master’s degree in theology from the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota.

About the Author

Kevin Perrotta is an award-winning Catholic journalist and a former editor of God’s Word Today. In addition to the Six Weeks with the Bible series, he is the author of Invitation to Scripture and Your One-Stop Guide to the Bible. Perrotta lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Louise Perrotta is the author of several books, including 2004: A Book of Grace-Filled Days, 2003: A Book of Grace-Filled Days, Saint Joseph: His Life and His Role in the Church Today, and The Saints' Guide to Learning to Pray. She frequently writes for God's Word Today, The Word Among Us, and other Catholic publications and helps lead pilgrimages to the Holy Land. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0829420088
• ISBN 13: 9780829420081
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96
• Editor: Perrotta Mr. Kevin