Come and See: The Synoptics invites you on a journey through the Holy Land and the Gospel texts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Drawing from both biblical archeology and the writings of the early Church Fathers, this study compares parallel passages from the three Synoptic Gospels to construct a vivid picture of the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
These videos present material that expands upon the text of Come and See: The Synoptics and provide 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.
