Genesis to Jesus: Studying Scripture from the Heart of the Church (Journey Through Scripture, 1)

Genesis to Jesus opens the door to deeper understanding of Scripture for all Catholics, especially those who find reading the Bible a daunting task. The book leads the reader on an overview of salvation history in order to give the "big picture," the single plot that runs through the books of the Bible.

What is that overarching story? God's plan to bring all humanity into his covenant family. This overview of key covenants from creation to the New Covenant established by Jesus not only helps the reader see how various biblical stories fit together in God's plan, it also provides a foundation for ongoing Bible study.

Genesis to Jesus is the first in a series of study guides produced by The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, based in Steubenville, Ohio. The Center, founded in 2000, develops materials to help Catholics deepen their faith through Scripture study.

KIMBERLY HAHN is the author of Life-Giving Love: Embracing God's Beautiful Design for Marriage and coauthor, with her husband Scott Hahn, of Rome, Sweet Rome: Our Journey to Catholicism. She is the mother of six children and is a frequent conference speaker on topics related to marriage and family life.

MICHAEL BARBER is professor of Theology, Scripture and Catholic Thought at John Paul the Great Catholic University in San Diego. He wrote Coming Soon: Unlocking the Book of Revelation and Applying Its Lessons Today and hosts Reasons for Faith Live on EWTN radio.