What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA Catholic Introduction to the Bible
John Bergsma, Brant Pitre · Book · 2018
If you loved A Catholic Introduction to the Bible, start with The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (Ascension, 2026) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 1 podcast, each matched to A Catholic Introduction to the Bible across media.
What hooked you in A Catholic Introduction to the Bible is your desire to bridge academic theological study with the lived experience of faith.
Films on the same thread
The Last Temptation of Christ
Martin Scorsese · Film · 1988
Explores: Faith and Doubt, Humanity of Jesus, Temptation.
If A Catholic Introduction to the Bible hit, The Last Temptation of Christ shares the thread.
Silence
Martin Scorsese · Film · 2016
Shares a thread with A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Faith.
If A Catholic Introduction to the Bible deepened your intellectual grasp of Catholic history, this film challenges that same faith through a harrowing exploration of endurance and spiritual apostasy.
Beetlejuice
Tim Burton · Film · 1988
Explores: Death and the Afterlife, Dealing with Grief, The Absurd.
If A Catholic Introduction to the Bible hit, Beetlejuice shares the thread.
Paul, Apostle of Christ
Andrew Hyatt · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: faith.
Having explored the foundational writings in A Catholic Introduction to the Bible, you will appreciate how this film humanizes the apostolic figures who shaped early Christian scripture and theology.
Series on the same thread
Father Brown
Tahsin Guner · Series · 2013
Explores: Faith and Doubt, Small Town Secrets, Justice vs. Forgiveness.
After engaging with the serious study found in A Catholic Introduction to the Bible, you will enjoy this portrayal of a priest navigating moral dilemmas and the complexities of faith.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Faith.
The academic rigor of A Catholic Introduction to the Bible provides the perfect context for this series, which brings the scriptural figures of the Gospels into vivid, personal focus.
The Pitt
R. Scott Gemmill · Series · 2025
Explores: Underfunded Healthcare, Emergency Medicine, Trauma.
If A Catholic Introduction to the Bible hit, The Pitt shares the thread.
Father Ted
Arthur Mathews · Series · 1995
Explores: Clergy, Exile, Irish Culture.
If A Catholic Introduction to the Bible hit, Father Ted shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: faith.
Since A Catholic Introduction to the Bible helped you navigate the complexities of the Old and New Testaments, this podcast acts as the essential practical companion for your daily reading.
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Common questions
Does A Catholic Introduction to the Bible explain how to read the Old Testament?
Yes, A Catholic Introduction to the Bible addresses why the Old Testament feels like a foreign land. It provides context on the authorship, dating, and purpose of these forty-six books while explaining why they should be read in light of the New Testament.
Is A Catholic Introduction to the Bible focused only on the New Testament?
No, A Catholic Introduction to the Bible specifically addresses the Old Testament. While it acknowledges that many Catholics are familiar with the New Testament, the book focuses on the laws, stories, histories, and prophecies found within the forty-six books of the Old Testament.
What topics are covered in A Catholic Introduction to the Bible?
A Catholic Introduction to the Bible covers the authorship, historical timing, and purpose of the Old Testament books. It also addresses how to interpret the laws, histories, and prophecies contained within the text by viewing them through the lens of the New Testament.
Should I read the Old Testament by itself according to A Catholic Introduction to the Bible?
A Catholic Introduction to the Bible suggests that the Old Testament should not be read in isolation. Instead, the authors argue that these books are best understood when read in light of the New Testament to fully grasp their significance for Catholic readers.