Genesis

"Recognizing that both Christ and Christians are already present in the book of Genesis, Mary Healy elucidates the book's types, figures, and foreshadowings with deftness and lucidity. The result is that primeval and patriarchal history sparkle anew in the themes of blessing, sin, seed, covenant, family healing, and divine providence. Healy is a prolific author and biblical expositor, and her latest foray into the Old Testament is a remarkable accomplishment that preachers and lay folk will explore with immense spiritual benefit." -- Hans Boersma , Nashotah House Theological Seminary "Healy has written a Genesis commentary that strikes a beautiful balance of excellent scholarship and pastoral and spiritual sensitivity. This commentary doesn't just inform; it edifies and inspires. This is the first resource on the book of Genesis I would recommend to any Catholic!" -- John Bergsma , Franciscan University of Steubenville "Healy's commentary on Genesis combines outstanding contemporary scholarship with the ancient wisdom of the Church. She shows how the book is a prologue for the entire Bible, revealing the deepest truths about the origins of the world, sin and evil, and God's chosen people. Interpreting the book within the whole Christian canon, she guides readers to contemplate Christ's hidden presence in the inspired text and how certain passages prefigure or point toward the New Covenant. For theological scholars and students, homilists and catechists, and all who wish to delve into Scripture, this is a trustworthy guide to reading Genesis from the heart of the Church for pastoral ministry today. Highly recommended!" -- Stephen J. Binz , scholar, writer, speaker at Bridge-B.com, and author of Threshold Bible Study Praise for the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture "Deeply scholarly, firmly in touch with the Catholic tradition, and impressively readable and teachable." -- Matthew Levering , Mundelein Seminary For more information on the series, visit www.CatholicScriptureCommentary.com