{"product_id":"abba-isnt-daddy-and-other-biblical-surprises","title":"Abba Isn't Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises","description":"\u003cp\u003eFr. William L. Burton, O.F.M., doesn’t want you to be intimidated by studying the Bible. In fact, as a scripture scholar, he believes reading God’s Word is not only educational but also fun and entertaining. “The Bible is filled with surprises!” he says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAbba Isn’t Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises\u003c\/em\u003e, Burton answers a number of fascinating questions that help you become more familiar with the Bible and your Catholic faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered whether “Christ” is Jesus’ last name?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that when Jesus called God “Abba” he didn’t really mean the familiar “Daddy” as you may have been taught?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCould the Our Father have originally been a Jewish prayer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurton answers these questions and many others in \u003cem\u003eAbba Isn’t Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises: What Catholics Really Need to Know about Scripture Study\u003c\/em\u003e. The book will satisfy your curiosity about biblical subjects you’ve heard of and passages you’ve wondered about but never really pondered deeply nor understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurton, a renowned scripture, introduces you to basic principles of scripture study and aids in your exploration of intriguing questions about the life of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn part 1, Burton examines the history of the Bible, tools for scripture study, and the importance of archaeological, cultural, and linguistic discoveries for understanding the Bible. He also offers a fascinating explanation of how the geography of Israel played a crucial role in the Bible’s content and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn part 2, Burton addresses interesting questions related to the origin and meaning of topics in the New Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbba Isn’t Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises\u003c\/em\u003e is a perfect resource to encourage you to learn the principles of scripture study and undertake a deeper reading of the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640327798874,"sku":"1-59471-839-3","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1367\/3818\/files\/9781594718397.jpg?v=1791488255","url":"https:\/\/deaconstore.com\/products\/abba-isnt-daddy-and-other-biblical-surprises","provider":"Deacon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}