I had the opportunity to review 'Spirit and Life' by Scott Hahn through the Catholic Company Review program.
“Spirit and Life” by Scott Hahn is a reader friendly book that will help any reader to interpret Scripture. We all know Scott Hahn is an amazing theologian and author. With that being said, “Spirit and Life” is yet another book that allows the layperson to enter into the next level of his or her spirituality through reading Scripture.
In the opening chapter Hahn writes about the Word of God as a symphony. Originally coined by Cardinal Ratzinger, now our Pope, the imagery sets the tone for the chapters ahead. The following chapters provide insight to Scriptures relationship with Tradition, the Mass, Jesus as a person, Mother Church, the end times, and the Gospel of Matthew.
Throughout nine different chapters set up as essays Hahn expands on the relationship Scripture has with all aspects of the Catholic faith. Hahn truly brings Scripture to life by highlighting that Christ IS the LIVING WORD! We are fully encountering Christ when we read Scripture.
“Spirit and Life” is a book that should be read over time so that the reader is able to truly enter into the depth that Hahn intends. One of the ways I like to read books of this nature is by picking one chapter that is speaking to my heart. What is nice about "Spirit and Life" is that you do not have to necessarily read the chapters in order. You can read a chapter that is speaking to your heart and stop there.
In true Hahn form, "Spirit and Life" will be a spiritual books that draws you deeper into a relationship with Christ. Check it out here.
