{"product_id":"the-lives-and-deaths-of-the-biblical-fathers","title":"The Lives and Deaths of the Biblical Fathers","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lives and Deaths of the Biblical Fathers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopens a remarkable window into the earliest centuries of Christian scholarship through the writings of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Isidore of Seville\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Church's great Doctors and historians. Presented in English for the first time, this newly translated work gathers the lives of the principal figures of Sacred Scripture—from Adam to the Apostles—into a single chronological narrative that illuminates the unfolding story of salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon Scripture, early Christian tradition, and ancient Jewish sources, Saint Isidore enriches familiar biblical figures with historical context, spiritual insight, and devotional reflection. More than a simple catalog of names, this classic work reveals the continuity of God's providential plan across generations, helping readers better understand how the faith was prepared, proclaimed, and faithfully handed on. Rich in theology, history, and storytelling, it offers an engaging companion for anyone seeking to know the people who shaped salvation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Book Offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChronological Biblical Portraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFollow the lives of the great figures of Scripture from Adam through the Apostles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Christian Wisdom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDraw upon the scholarship of Saint Isidore of Seville, one of the Church's greatest intellectuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Historical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore traditions preserved by early Jewish and Christian sources alongside Sacred Scripture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevotional Reflection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeepen your appreciation of salvation history through prayerful reading and meditation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand Salvation History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSee how God's plan unfolds through the lives of biblical patriarchs, prophets, and apostles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Lesser-Known Traditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEncounter fascinating details preserved in early Christian and Jewish tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrengthen Biblical Knowledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGain a clearer understanding of the people and events that shaped the history of redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppreciate the Church's Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLearn from one of the greatest scholars of the early medieval Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead Devotionally:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllow the examples of biblical heroes to inspire deeper faith and trust in God's providence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThrough the lives of the biblical fathers, the continuity of God's saving plan is revealed from creation to the Apostolic age, inviting every generation to see its place within the history of salvation.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for Catholics seeking a richer understanding of Sacred Scripture, readers interested in the Church Fathers and early Christian scholarship, Bible study groups, and anyone who desires a devotional approach to the people and events of salvation history. It is especially valuable for readers who enjoy the intersection of biblical theology, history, and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this simply a collection of biblical biographies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. While it recounts the lives of biblical figures, Saint Isidore enriches each account with theological insight, historical tradition, and devotional reflection drawn from early Christian scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include material beyond Scripture?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In addition to Sacred Scripture, the work incorporates traditions preserved in early Jewish and Christian sources, providing greater historical and spiritual context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Saint Isidore of Seville?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaint Isidore (c. 560–636) was a Doctor of the Church renowned for preserving and organizing the learning of the ancient world, becoming one of Christianity's most influential scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvation History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGod's unfolding plan through the lives of biblical figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Christian Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInsights preserved by the Church's ancient scholars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiblical Biography:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe virtues, struggles, and legacy of the fathers of the faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaith Handed Down:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe continuity of God's covenant from Adam to the Apostles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: 3409\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name author\"\u003eAuthor: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSt. Isidore of Seville\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"productView-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"productView-info-name translated-by\"\u003eTranslated by: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFr. 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