I am not one much for reading a book of essays. I have a different opinion when it comes to reading a book of essays by Scott Hahn that mainly address scripture. “Spirt & LIfe: Interpreting the Bible in Ordinary TIme” sounds like a mouthful, but it is quite accessible. In other words if I found the book easy to read while at the same time learning a lot, I think most people would have the same experience.
Those familiar with Scott Hahn will be use to the threads that he ties his works together. In fact if you play along with the Scott Hahn drinking game (Take a sip every time you read the words “Covenant”), you will be quite soused. So you will see common themes in this essays and they are common because they are so integral to understanding scripture.
One of the essays I enjoyed most was “The Person and Prayer of Jesus. Reflections on the Biblical Christology of Pope Benedict XVI. Yeah another mouthful, but lots of interesting insights on the scripture worldview that so informs the Pope’s writing.
As is often the case with Scott Hahn’s writings his love for Scripture and the Church is quite infectious. You get carried away with him in the excitement of these topics. For those displeased by Scott’s propensity to pun you will be happy with these essays since he does not do so here. For those like myself who like his puns, oh well.
This review was written as part of the Catholic book Reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on Spirit and Life.
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A Scott Hahn drinking game???? Why haven’t I heard of this before??? Sounds like our next get-together with our reading group is gonna be a lot more fun!!
Dr. Hahn and his colleagues just published the Catholic Bible Dictionary (Doubleday 2009), which sells for $29.70 at Amazon (retails at $45) and is a MUST HAVE for students of the Bible. I’m thrilled to have my copy sitting on my desk at work. *smile*