Scripture: Nourished by the Word

Scripture is the Word that nourishes us. Scripture: Nourished by the Word explores the nature of Scripture. Learn more about this in the Catholic Basics series from Loyola Press. Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading.

Margaret Nutting Ralph, PhD, is secretary of educational ministries for the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. She also directs the master's degree programs for Roman Catholics at the Lexington Theological Seminary. Her doctorate from the University of Kentucky is in English Literature with a concentration in the Bible as literature. For the past thirty years she has taught Scripture to grade school, high school, college, and graduate students, and to adult education groups. Margaret is the author of eight books on Scripture, all published by Paulist Press.