Easter Book Picks

Books, Study Programs, and DVD recommendations from ICS Easter Book Picks What Jesus Saw From the Cross Jesus and the Last Supper Author: A. G. Sertillanges Author: Brant Pitre Hardcover Hardcover Never has there been spiritual reading as powerful as What For Christians, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, who died Jesus Saw from the Cross, the book that will intensify your Who did Jesus of Nazareth claim to be? What was his rela- love for Jesus by burning the events of His Passion into your tionship to early Judaism? When and how did he expect the memory and imagination. kingdom to come? What were his intentions? Though these key questions have been addressed in studies of the historical Je- Written early in the 21st century by Rev. A. G. Sertillanges, a sus, Brant Pitre argues that they cannot be fully answered apart priest who lived in Jerusalem, this acclaimed devotional classic from a careful historical analysis of the Last Supper accounts. gives you vivid and dramatic details not included in the Gospel: Yet these accounts, both by the Gospel writers and by Paul, are With Jesus, you’ll be jostled by crowds as you enter Jerusalem, widely neglected by contemporary Jesus research. choke on the dust of the narrow streets, experience the exotic oriental smells of the city at festival time, share the Last Supper In this book Pitre fills a notable gap in historical Jesus research with the disciples, stare into the face of Jesus’ accusers, and as he offers a rigorous, up-to-date study of the historical Jesus be there as He dies on the Cross. and the Last Supper. Situating the Last Supper in the triple con- texts of ancient Judaism, the life of Jesus, and early Christiani- Do you remember when Jesus begged His disciples to “watch ty, Pitre brings to light crucial insights into major issues driving one hour” with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane? With this the quest for Jesus. His Jesus and the Last Supper is sure book, you can watch not just one but many hours with Jesus. to ignite scholarly discussion and debate. List Price: $18.95 ICS Price: $13.55 List Price: $55.00 ICS Price: $35.75 New Book Arrivals The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations Author: Fr. Thomas Lane Paperback During the time of Jesus Christ, neither he nor his apostles would have had the term “priest” applied to their mission or identity. The priesthood was exclusive to the tribe of Levi and at that time was associated primarily with their sacrificial liturgies in the temple. But with Christ’s death on the Cross, a new understanding of Christ as priest began to grow inlight of his priestly self-sacrifice. The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations by Fr. Thomas Lane highlights the Scriptural evidence indicating that Christ’s intention was to establish a New Covenant priesthood that he would share with his apostles and their successors. List Price: $22.95 ICS Price: $14.95 Jesus, Interpreted: Benedict XVI, Bart Ehrman, and the Historical Truth of the Gospels Author: Matthew J Ramage Paperback In this sequel volume to his Dark Passages of the Bible (CUA Press, 2013), author Matthew Ramage turns his attention from the Old to the New Testament, now tackling truth claims bearing directly on the heart of the Christian faith cast into doubt by contemporary New Testament scholarship: Did God become man in Jesus, or did the first Christians make Jesus into God? Was Jesus’ resurrection a historical event, or rather a myth fabricated by the early Church? Will Jesus indeed return to earth on the last day, or was this merely the naïve expectation of ancient believers that reason- able people today ought to abandon? List Price: $34.95 ICS Price: $27.50 Hostile Witnesses: How the Historic Enemies of the Church Prove Christianity Author: Gary Michuta Paperback With his new book, renowned author Gary Michuta introduces you to a veritable rogues’ gallery of the historic op- ponents of the Church, beginning with those recorded in the New Testament. He flings open a treasure chest of little-known quotations from the enemies of the Faith and shows how they unwittingly testify to its truth. Herod the Great…the scribes and Pharisees…Voltaire…Martin Luther…John Calvin – Hostile Witnesses provides you with the key quotations from these and many other figures, showing how they inadvertently provide compelling evidence for the truth of the Faith. List Price: $16.95 ICS Price: $13.25 Mary of Nazareth: History, Archaeology, Legends Author: Michael Hesemann Paperback This is the first archaeological and historical biography of the most fascinating and revered woman in history, the Mother of Christ. Millions of faithful around the world invoke her as their Queen, Protectress and Advocate. But who was this extraordinary woman chosen by God to give birth to the Savior? Michael Hesemann searched for her traces in Italy, Israel, Turkey and Egypt. Based on biblical traditions, legends and archaeological discoveries, he reconstructs the life of Mary of Nazareth, the Mother of the Messiah. List Price: $19.95 ICS Price: $13.75 For more information or to purchase any of these items visit our website nyics.org Books Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection Author: Pope Benedict XVI Hardcover For Christians, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, and who rose from the dead in triumph over sin and death. For non-Christians, he is almost anything else--a myth, a political revolutionary, a prophet whose teaching was misunderstood or distorted by his followers. Benedict XVI presents this challenge in his new book, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection, the sequel volume to Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration. List Price: $17.95 ICS Price: $12.35 Life of Christ Author: Fulton J Sheen Paperback Widely proclaimed a classic work of Christian faith, Life of Christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen’s many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recount- ing of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ, and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most of all, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millenia. List Price: $19.00 ICS Price: $12.85 Reading the Sermons of Thomas Aquinas: A Beginner’s Guide Author: Randall B. Smith Hardcover Preaching was immensely important in the medieval Church, and Thomas Aquinas expended much time and effort preaching. Today, however, Aquinas’s sermons remain relatively unstudied and underappreciated. This is largely because their sermo modernus style, typical of the thirteenth century, can appear odd and inaccessible to the mod- ern reader. In Reading the Sermons of Thomas Aquinas, Randall Smith guides the reader through Aquinas’s sermons, explaining their form and content. In the process, one comes to appreciate the sermons in their rhetorical brilliance, beauty, and profound spiritual depth while simultaneously being initiated into a fascinating world of thought concern- ing Scripture, language, and the human mind. List Price: $44.95 ICS Price: $30.35 Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope Author: Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. Paperback Believers in Christ and his Church have been objects of persecution since the earliest days. Though the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima took place almost a hundred years ago, Our Lady’s call to prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is as relevant now as when first delivered to three Portuguese peasant children in 1917. At the peak of the First World War, Our Lady warned of another worldwide conflict, the rise and spread of Communism, and a terrible persecution of the Church unless people repented of their sins and returned to God. She also requested devotion to her Immaculate Heart and a special consecration of Russia. List Price: $17.95 ICS Price: $12.35 Easter Picks The Passion of the Christ - Son of God Definitive Edition 138 minutes 127 minutes From producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey comes Son of God - the most important This deluxe two-disc DVD features a behind-the- chapter of the Greatest Story Ever Told for a whole scenes documentary, another documentary on new generation of families to enjoy. Acclaimed the life of Christ, deleted scenes, two versions Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado delivers a of The Passion, commentary from Gibson and spectacular portrayal of Jesus as this powerful the writers, production art and trailers, historic and inspirational feature film depicts the life of images of Christ, and much more! Christ, from His humble birth through His teach- ings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. List Price: $14.95 ICS Price: $11.25 List Price: $19.95 ICS Price: $13.50 Jesus of Nazareth - 40th A.D. Anniversary Edition 360 minutes Picking up where the acclaimed Jesus of Naz- 2 dics, 371 minutes areth left off, A.D. vividly recreates the turbulent Zeffirelli’s award-winning film with an all-star years following the death of Christ in this TV cast that depicts the life of Christ. Acclaimed miniseries epic covering the years A.D. 30-69. The for its thorough Biblical and historical accuracy, perfect resource for any church or home study with six hours of superb acting, beautiful music, group wishing to explore the New Testament pe- and outstanding cinematography. This powerful riod, the Early Church, or the Book of Acts. Comes film brings you closer to Christ.

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