The Scripture scholarship of Fr. Joseph Ponessa and the teaching expertise of Laurie Manhardt have again produced an exceptional Catholic Bible study, The Gospel of John. The authors employ both inductive and deductive teaching methods to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of the Gospel. They take nothing for granted as they open the Book of John and the teaching of the Church in a manner both didactic and inspirational.
These videos present material that expands upon the text of Come and See: The Gospel of John and provides important background information. Each presentation contains artwork, maps, and photographs that are not available in the books. These images bring the commentary to life and enhance the students’ understanding and appreciation of the lesson. In addition to these features, the authors themselves give valuable commentary and insights.
About the Authors
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.
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.
