Letter and Spirit

From Written Text to Living Word in the Liturgy

By: Scott Hahn

Narrated by: Brian Keeler

Scott Hahn has inspired millions of readers with his perceptive and unique view of Catholic theology and worship, becoming one of the most looked-to contemporary authorities in these areas. In Letter and Spirit, Hahn extends the message he began in The Lamb's Supper, offering far-reaching and profound insights into what the Bible teaches us about living the spiritual life.

For both Christians and Jews, the texts of the Bible are not simply records of historical events. They are intended, through public recitations in churches and synagogues, to bring listeners and readers into the sweeping story of redemption as it unfolds in the Bible. Focusing on the Catholic Mass, Hahn describes how God's Word is meant to open our eyes to the life-giving power of the sacraments, and how the liturgy brings about the "actualization" of the saving truths of Scripture.

Letter and Spirit is a stunningly original contribution to the field of biblical studies and will help Hahn's many loyal and enthusiastic readers (and listeners) understand the relationship between the Bible and the Mass in a deeper way.

©2005 Scott Hahn (P)2006 Recorded Books

Not suitable for audio format

This book is good, but it ought to be read not listened to. It would be better to purchase the book. By listening only its quite dry and you can't easily absorb the Greek vocabulary referenced throughout the book

This could easily be a 5 star download

The only reason I have given this a 4 star, instead of a 5 star rating is that it's deeply technical. The only other Hahn book I have read was "The Lamb's Supper" and I found that book to be attainable for most anyone who had an interest in and grasp on scripture and a familiarity with the Mass. This book digs deeper and deals mostly in typologies. It is thick in quotations from other scholarly works and the Church Fathers, and is not an easy listen for the casual listener. If you are ready to kick up the level of your study, then you've found a book you can really dive deep into. If you are a casual listener looking for an enlightening but easy to stomach book then I'd hold off on this one for now.

great meaning

Truly appreciate his words and the depth of their meaning. I'll need to go over this reading again to enhance my Spiritual experience I felt.

Worth a second listen

What made the experience of listening to Letter and Spirit the most enjoyable?

Informative, told through the eyes of a very personable perspective. I enjoyed listening to it and will listen again (and maybe more)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but was not able to.

Any additional comments?

More scholrly than Hahn's other works, but certainly easy enough to grasp. Historically accurate.

History of gods word and the faith of his people

What did you love best about Letter and Spirit?

It was a historic look at the faith and the traditional practices given to the children of god through out the ages.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It was god, because he is the only king of man and his legacy handed down trough the ages.

Which character – as performed by Brian Keeler – was your favorite?

The lamb of god because

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not realey, the entire book was wonderful.