C.S. Lewis’ writing is beloved by Catholic readers. Carl McColman reviews our September sale on the 30-volume C.S. Lewis Collection and explains why reading Lewis in Verbum is preferable to reading in a plain e-reader: [Read more…]
When the Church Confronts Culture
September 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment
As believers, we are part of a conflict that has existed since the Church began—the constant confrontation with a secular world, humanistic cultures, and ideologically opposed governments.
Equip yourself for the struggle with The Sense of the Supernatural, Verbum’s Free Book of the Month. And don’t miss your chance to get two other relevant resources for under $8.
Examine different arguments and discover unique perspectives and analyses with resources that take you through these issues with compassion and intellectual depth. [Read more…]
Verbum Now August Deals, Including The Unexpected Way
August 16, 2018 By
Verbum Now members enjoy the latest tools for studying Scripture and Tradition, as well as unique offers and discounts and exclusive perks like free previews of resources.
If you’re not a Verbum Now member, August is a great time to join. Start your membership today to receive these and other benefits!
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Join Paul Williams on his incredible journey from being a practicing Buddhist to a believing Catholic in The Unexpected Way: On Converting from Buddhism to Catholicism, 40% off for Verbum Now members.
Paul spent 20 years practicing and teaching Tibetan Buddhism before stunning family and friends by converting to Roman Catholicism. Engage with western and eastern philosophy as well as modern culture as he takes you on an unexpected philosophical and theological pilgrimage.
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Discover the fascinating lives and spiritual wisdom of the desert-dwelling Church Fathers with the Early Egyptian Monasticism Collection (5 vols.).
These Egyptian Church Fathers made their homes in desert caves, dedicating themselves to meditation and communing with God. Though often overlooked, their writings and histories are highly instructive for Christians today. This collection is free to preview all month long. And when the preview is over, you can purchase it with an exclusive discount!
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Choose your free monthly book from a library of over 3,000 titles! Get it free when you enter the coupon code NOWFREEBOOKAUGUST18 at checkout.
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‘Prayer Alone Conquers God’: Tertullian on Prayer
August 13, 2018 By
In On the Lord’s Prayer, three early church fathers—Tertullian, St. Cyprian, and Origen—explore the Lord’s Prayer and its role in the Christian life. In the excerpt below, Tertullian compares prayer before and after the coming of Christ and calls all Christians everywhere to pray fervently. The excerpt’s original wording has been preserved. [Read more…]
Superb Catholic Diversity in One Collection
August 13, 2018 By
This month only, get 30% off the Eerdmans Catholic Collection (48 vols.) in the Publisher Spotlight on Eerdmans.
Here are four reasons you’ll want to get this fantastic collection today: [Read more…]
‘In All People’: Tertullian on The Lord’s Prayer
August 10, 2018 By
In On the Lord’s Prayer, three early church fathers—Tertullian, St. Cyprian, and Origen—explore the Lord’s Prayer and its role in the Christian life. In the excerpt below, Tertullian discusses the mystery of God’s holy name and calls Christians to pray that God’s name is revered in all people. The excerpt’s original wording has been preserved. [Read more…]
Discounts from One of the Most Reputable Christian Publishers
August 6, 2018 By
Over the last 100 years, Eerdmans has amassed a reputation for publishing rigorous biblical scholarship rooted in the historic Christian tradition. That’s why we’re especially pleased to offer up to 30% off their best resources all month long.
Here are five collections we particularly recommend: [Read more…]
Enrich Your Studies with 3 Top Resources—on Sale This Month
August 1, 2018 By
Save as much as 30% on top resources this month during the August Monthly Sale. You’ll discover rich, time-tested works that build up the Church and encourage your faith. Many of the featured items this month are from Church Fathers, so there’s never been a better time to witness the tradition of faith handed down to us.
Check out these highlights, and don’t miss all the deals available in the August Monthly Sale: [Read more…]
Save on Bibles, Commentaries, and More through July 31
July 26, 2018 By
Time’s running out to save up to 74% on Verbum resources.
All through July, save on study Bibles, commentaries, works on marriage and family, the Church Fathers, Vatican II, and more. But July is ending soon, and with it the savings.
Want suggestions for what to get? Consider these five featured resources:
The Works of St. Bonaventure (5 vols.) – 74% Off
In this collection you’ll find the authoritative, critical edition of St. Bonaventure’s Mystical Opuscula, his meditations on the life of Christ, his comprehensive presentation of Christian doctrine in Breviloquim, and much more. Enjoy one of the greatest philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages.
Augustine Through the Ages: An Encyclopedia – 29% Off
This is the definitive reference work on Augustine that scholars from all fields of theological study describe as “superb” and “indispensable” for anyone interested in studying Augustine. It provides exhaustive resources on Augustine’s life and theological and pastoral work, as well as an exceptional wealth of information about scholarship—past and present—on the great theologian.
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament, Genesis, Exodus, and the RSV2CE – 25% Off
This is the only Catholic study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition. All of the books of the New Testament (plus Genesis and Exodus) and in-depth study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch will be integrated right into your Verbum library. Extensive study notes, topical essays, and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights.
Paulist Press Vatican II Collection (7 vols.) – 20% Off
Study the significance and impact of the Second Vatican Council with modern scholars and theologians, including Pope Benedict XVI and Maureen Sullivan. Examine the contemporary Church in light of Vatican II and trace the theological developments that led to that pivotal moment in Church history.
Theology of the Body Collection (7 vols.) – 25% Off
Pope John Paul II’s essential teachings from his famous Theology of the Body lectures have influenced a wide array of believers, Protestants and Catholics alike. This seven-book collection will help you think deeply and biblically about a literally inseparable part of your existence: the body.
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Hurry, these sales end July 31. Get all these resources and many more for up to 74% off while you still can.
Get the Dr. Peter Kreeft Bundle for 37% off This June
June 14, 2018 By
Dr. Peter Kreeft is a world-renowned Catholic apologist and has been called the C.S. Lewis of Catholicism. He’s written over 60 books defending and expounding the Catholic faith, building a legacy of detailed and engaging scholarship. And this month, you can get 27 volumes of his most popular works for 37% off, for only $149.99, as part of the June monthly sale.
This 27-volume bundle contains his famous “Socrates Meets” series in the Socratic Dialogues (7 vols.), as well as 20 volumes of his theological, philosophical, and apologetical works. To give you insight into Kreeft’s heart for God and the Church, as well as the motivation for his writings, here is an excerpt from the introduction of The God Who Loves You: [Read more…]
