Books
The following books, written by Fr. Francis Martin, will soon be available for purchase.
Baptism in the Spirit
The Life Changer
The Feminist Question
The Fire in the Cloud — Lenten Meditations
Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
— New Testament: Acts
Sacred Scriptures — The Disclosure
of the Word
Baptism
in the Spirit
by Fr. Francis Martin
$5.95
Table of Contents
- The Names for This Grace
- Descriptions of This Grace
- How Should We Understand This Grace?
- The Fittingness of This Grace
- An Evaluation of Past Teaching on Baptism in the Spirit
Review
A short study written mostly by Father Francis Martin who is
also the overall editor. It presents reflections on a contemporary grace
in the light of Catholic Tradition. The purpose of this book is to present
a brief background of this gift of the Holy Spirit and enlist the statements,
both positive and admonitory, of several national conferences of Bishops
in regard to Baptism in the Holy Spirit. These are presented along with
theological reflections written in an accessible style.
The
Life Changer
by Fr. Francis Martin
$15.95
Table of Contents
- Faith Comes Gift-Wrapped
- A Brand New Life in the Holy Spirit
- Our Battle Against the Flesh
- Changing Your Mind
- Step by Step with the Holy Spirit
- The Greatest Comforter in the World
- God Rescues Us from Evil
- Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Review
Teaching on Life in the Holy Spirit. Over 12,000 copies of
this book have been sold. It has been translated into five languages
and its third printing is being prepared. Many people have been encouraged
and enlightened by these pages.
“I heartily support the reprinting of this fine book on Christian
spirituality by Fr. Francis Martin. It has long been a favorite among
Catholics and others, and it has helped many in learning to live by
the Spirit.”
Fr. Michael Scanlon, T.O.R.
Chancellor, Franciscan University of Steubenville
The
Feminist Question
by Fr. Francis Martin
$45.00
Table of Contents
- Theology and the Light of Faith
- The Isolation of Theology
- Christian Origins and the Roles of Women
- The Move toward Crystallization
- An Historical Overview of Feminism and Feminist Theology
- Do We Need Foundations?
- Foundational Hermeneutics
- Analogy, Images, Metaphors, and Theology
- The God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Human Rights and Ecclesial Communion
- The Body Person in the New Testament and Early Christian Thought
- The Body Person in More Recent Thought
Review
Feminist Theology in the Light of the Christian Tradition.
A theological work greeted by a great number of theologians and Bishops
as a fair and incisive assessment of feminism that is sympathetic to
its aspirations and able to point to the basic presuppositions that
have misdirected its energy.
"The most comprehensive evaluation of Christian feminism so far
published... Indispensable for those who want to be au courant on perhaps
the most vital debate in contemporary Christianity.”
George Lindbeck,
Former Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology, Yale
University
The
Fire in the Cloud — Lenten Meditations
by Fr. Francis Martin
$10.95
Table of Contents
- The First Four Days: The Inner Life
- The First Week of Lent: Pursuing Holiness
- The Second Week of Lent: Our Call in Christ
- The Third Week of Lent: The Thirst for Christ
- The Fourth Week of Lent: Receive the Light
- The Fifth Week of Lent: The Promise of Life
- Holy Week and Easter: The Paschal Mystery
- The Sundays of Lent, Cycle B: The Power of Baptism
- The Sundays of Lent, Cycle C: Strength for the Journey
- The Two Major Feasts in Lent: Honoring Joseph and Mary
Review
Meditations on each of the Lenten readings for every weekday
and for each of the Sundays in the three rotating liturgical cycles.
These short readings help you enter into the biblical texts as they
prepare the Christian people for the Paschal Mystery.
“I found myself drawn into prayer as I read the first pages…
I plan to use it
daily during Lent and make sure the members of my community have it
to
do the same.”
Rev. George T. Montague, S.M.
Professor of Theology, St. Mary’s University
Ancient
Christian Commentary on Scripture —
New Testament: Acts
by Fr. Francis Martin
$40.00
Table of Contents
- General Introduction
- Guide to using this commentary
- Abbreviations
- Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles
- Appendix: Early Christian Writers and the Documents Cited
- Biographical Sketches
- Timeline of Writers of the Patristic Period
- Biography of Works in Original Languages
- Biography of Works in English Translation
- Authors/Writings Index
- Subject Index
- Scripture Index
Review
A collection of excerpts from ancient Christian commentators
organized according to the order of the biblical text. Useful for spiritual
reading and for preparing presentations. Develops themes found in the
CD teachings on the Book of Acts.
“For the ongoing ecumenical conversation, and the accurate appreciation of early Christian thought, and the current hermeneutical debate as well, the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture will prove itself to be a really indispensable source.”
J.I. Packer
Board of Governors Professor of Theology, Regent College
Sacred
Scriptures — The Disclosure of the Word
by Fr. Francis Martin
$26.95
Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Story of a Pilgrimage
- Sacra Doctrina and the Authority of its Sacra Scriptura According to St. Thomas Aquinas
- Literary Theory, Philosophy of History, and Exegesis
- Historical Criticism and New Testament Teaching on the Imitation of Christ
- Monastic Community and the Summary Statements in Acts
- Reading the Story of the Centurion’s Boy “In the Spirit in Which It Was Written”
- Israel as the Spouse of YHWH
- The Integrity of Christian Moral Activity: The First Letter of John and Veritatis Splendor
- The Holiness of the Church: Communio Sanctorum and the Splendor of Truth
- The Paradox of the Beatitudes: Between Eschatology and History
- The New Feminism: Biblical Foundations and Some Lines of Development
- Some Aspects of Biblical Studies since Vatican II: The Contribution and Challenge of Dei Verbum
- The Scriptural Sense (Sensus Spiritualis) of Sacred Scripture: Its Essential Insight
Review
A collection of scholarly essays on various themes in biblical
theology which integrate historical study and theological analysis.
Provides a theological foundation for various series of teachings on
the New Testament especially the Letter to the Romans and the Gospel
of John.
“In this volume Fr. Martin offers the reader a set of essays that elegantly tie together the task of biblical exegesis and theological reflection.”
Gary Anderson
Associate Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame