And since it is a Word on Fire Bible, it also includes the voice of Bishop Robert Barron, one of the great Catholic preachers of our time. The reader will hear from Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, John Henry Newman, Thérèse of Lisieux, John Paul II, and many other teachers in the way of the Spirit. The Word on Fire Bible brings in a chorus of voices from the great theological and spiritual tradition in order to sing the meaning of the Scriptures. It doesn't presume any experience with the Bible, catering to those unfamiliar with its many events and characters, while still providing rich insights to even the most biblically literate. Second, its accessibility to new readers of the Bible. It aims to do that by unveiling Christ throughout each chapter and verse of the Scriptures, leading readers to a life-changing encounter with him. It is meant to introduce not mere facts but a person: Jesus Christ. The mission of this Bible is evangelical. It is also not a devotional Bible, offering self-improvement tips. Its goal is not merely to transmit historical knowledge or textual insight. What makes Word on Fire's Bible series different?įirst, its evangelical purpose.
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