Come and See: Exile and Return is a Catholic Bible study that examines the Old Testament books written during and about the exile of the Jews in Babylon and their return to Jerusalem.
Study the books of Judith, Ester, Tobit, Exra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Maccabees to learn more about this significant period in salvation history.
This study uses inductive and deductive learning, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the writings of popes and saints to unlock an ancient treasure and show its current application. The Come and See series is ideal for group or personal Scripture Study.
About the Authors
Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D., earned a doctorate from the University of Michigan. She and her husband Jim lead “Come and See ~ Catholic Bible Study” groups in Vero Beach, Florida, encouraging lay people to delve deeper into Sacred Scripture.
Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D., was ordained in 1974. He earned a doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and reads Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Latin, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, French and German. He serves in the diocese of Great Falls-Billings, Montana.
