How should Catholics read the Bible? What is the best way to understand Scripture in light of Catholic teaching and tradition? Dr. Scott Hahn explores one of the most important questions facing Christians today: how to read the Bible within the fullness of the Catholic faith.

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Drawing on decades of experience as a biblical scholar, theologian, and former Presbyterian minister, Hahn explains how modern biblical studies became dominated by historical-critical methods and why many Catholics are rediscovering a more integrated approach to Scripture. He discusses the strengths and limitations of historical criticism, the influence of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), and the importance of reading the Bible within the unity of salvation history and the living tradition of the Church.

Hahn also explains how the Catechism of the Catholic Church helped renew a distinctly Catholic approach to Scripture, one that takes seriously both the historical meaning of the text and its deeper spiritual significance. The conversation explores how the early Church Fathers read the Bible, why the Old and New Testaments must be understood together, and how Catholics can move beyond a purely academic reading of Scripture to encounter the Word of God more deeply.

The discussion also tells the story of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, a project more than 25 years in the making that has helped countless Catholics, converts, clergy, and Bible study groups grow in their understanding of Sacred Scripture. Hahn reflects on the surprising impact of the study Bible and why so many Christians searching for how to read the Bible have found it to be a valuable guide.

About Scott Hahn
Since his conversion to Catholicism in 1986, Scott Hahn has worked tirelessly to increase biblical literacy among Catholics, traveling the world to help Catholics discover the deeply biblical roots of our Catholic faith. He founded the St. Paul Center to carry on and amplify his mission. Through the Center, he has partnered with some of the most respected Catholic Scripture scholars working today, creating an educational platform where Catholics can read Scripture together from the heart of the Church.