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Published by Ave Maria Press and winner of a 2026 Catholic Media Association Book Award (Scripture Series, Second Place), this expanded edition invites Catholics of every background to finally feel at home in Sacred Scripture -- tracing God's love story from Adam and Eve to Jesus Christ with warmth, clarity, and even a touch of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from Bergsma's popular Principles of Biblical Study course at Franciscan University of Steubenville, this edition adds study questions, a seven-week small group program, and companion videos while preserving the beloved stick figure illustrations that have made this book a classroom and parish staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning: 2026 CMA Book Award winner, with 700-plus five-star Amazon reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by a respected Franciscan University scripture professor with pastoral warmth and academic depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraces salvation history from Genesis to Christ in a clear, chronological framework anyone can follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded edition includes chapter study questions, a seven-week small group guide, and companion videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming hand-drawn illustrations make complex theological concepts approachable and memorable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for personal study, parish faith formation, OCIA\/RCIA programs, and small group Bible studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details and Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bible Basics for Catholics (Expanded Edition): A New Picture of Salvation History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781646803408\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781646803408\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ave Maria Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Bergsma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvation history, Catholic Scripture study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults, young adults, parish groups, OCIA\/RCIA participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Makes a Good Gift For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatholics who want to understand the Bible but don't know where to start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOCIA and RCIA participants and their sponsors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall group and Bible study leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollege students and young adults exploring their faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParishioners participating in adult faith formation programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is this book about?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBible Basics for Catholics\u003c\/em\u003e walks readers through the entire arc of salvation history -- from creation to Christ -- in a clear, engaging format with hand-drawn illustrations and straightforward explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this suitable for someone with no prior Bible knowledge?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. John Bergsma wrote this specifically for Catholics who feel overwhelmed by Scripture. No prior knowledge is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is new in the expanded edition?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The expanded edition adds chapter-by-chapter study questions, a seven-week small group program, and companion videos for deeper understanding, while keeping all the original illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can this be used for OCIA or RCIA programs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 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