Hahnenberg Productions

Educational, Historical, and Fictional Religious Books

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Edward J. Hahnenberg's works include:

The Children of the Apostles, ISBN 1594675570;
The Psalms of God’s Tenderness: Commentaries on Divine Intimacy, ISBN 1420821253;
Bible Maker: Jerome - The Fascinating Story of the Author of the Latin Vulgate; ISBN 1420825798;
Table Talk with Martin Luther : A Modern Catholic's Conversations with the Founder of Protestantism, ISBN 1420841408;
The Evolution of Belief in the Afterlife in the Old Testament; ISBN 1595940162;
The Priesthood of the Faithful: A Theology of Hope for the Church; ISBN: 1425908837;
Vatican III, ISBN: 1425915108;
God's Unusual Saints; ISBN: 1425938213;
Understanding the Bible: A Layman's Guide to the Historical-Critical Method; ISBN 9781595942678;
Purgatory: An Historical and Contemporary Analysis; ISBN 9781595942357;
Heaven: A Christian Perspective; ISBN-13 978-1595943064.

Heaven: A Christian Perspective



Heaven: A Christian Perspective examines what Christians have believed over the centuries about this dogma of all major Christian denominations. It examines the New Testament Scriptures, especially the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Gospels, as well as those of St. Paul in his epistles. The visions of Heaven in the Book of Revelation, with its highly symbolic meanings, are also investigated. The early Creeds of the Church as well as the writings of the Church Fathers are analyzed. A section is devoted to NDEs (Near-Death Experiences), citing the view of scientists, as well as giving testimonies of those who claim to have seen a glimpse of the afterlife. Another chapter cites visions of Heaven by mystics and saints. Finally, a chapter on the various views of the "heaven" of major world religions other than Christianity gives the reader an overview of the similarities and differences between beliefs of Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Jews.



Purgatory: An Historical and Contemporary Analysis

A fresh look by the author at the mystery of Purgatory...dogma for Catholics, but rejected by Protestants. The work examines early writings by the Church Fathers, particularly those of St. Augustine whose influence was extremely important in shaping Church dogma almost a thousand years after his death. Although "purgatorium" was not used until the 12th century, the scandals of indulgence selling, which led to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century, are examined. Despite the proclamation of Purgatory as dogma by the Catholic Church in the Councils of Florence and Trent, Purgatory was rejected by the reformers. Private revelations of Purgatory and the updating of indulgences by Paul VI in 1967 and current thinking of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI are featured. The book contains abundant primary source materials.




Understanding the Bible: A Layman's Guide to the Historical-Critical Method

Using the historical-critical method in understanding the Bible, the author addresses several issues that have often puzzled Christians ... for example, how should believers, without sacrificing faith in God’s Word, understand the stories of the Old Testament which seem to be far-fetched and which contain many historical inaccuracies. Using the results of contemporary research, the book attempts to separate historical evidence from the various forms of non-historical writing used by the authors of the OT. The author also examines several instances in the New Testament in which the sacred authors leave the reader to struggle with anomalies, rearrangement of events in the life of Christ, and parallel, but different, accounts of gospel events.

God's Unusual Saints

God's Unusual Saints examines the lives of several unique saints in the Catholic Church. Recognized as living heroically holy lives by the Church's early tradition, or canonized by Popes in later times, these men and women displayed qualities that reflect the creative call of God to unusual lives of sanctity.


The Priesthood of the Faithful: A Theology of Hope for the Church






With the declining numbers of priests a worldwide problem in the Church, the priesthood of the faithful takes on new possibilities. 1 Peter 2:9 . . . But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. From Paragraph 10, Lumen Gentium (Vatican II): Though they differ essentially and not only in degree, the common priesthood of the faithful and the ministerial or hierarchical priesthood are none the less ordered one to another; each in its own proper way shares in the one priesthood of Christ.


Psalms of God's Tenderness

The Psalms of God's Tenderness provides commentaries on verses from seventeen psalms, drawn from philosophers, saints, and the author's life experience. The stories are uplifting, needed in today's world of fear. The message? God loves each of us intensely. It's a book you can pick up and turn to any page . . . and you won't want to put down.

The Evolution of Belief in the Afterlife in the Old Testament

Imagine that you were living as a Jew seven or eight hundred years before Christ. What were your prospects after you died? Several Old Testament writings suggest that you would spend forever in Sheol, a dismal place of shadows. The Evolution of Belief in the Afterlife in the Old Testament makes the case that there was hope in Psalms and other OT writings of an eternal existence with Yahweh in a place of peace and joy. This carefully researched work challenges traditional scriptural scholarship.

Bible Maker: Jerome

Bible Maker: Jerome is a biography of the translator of the Latin Vulgate Bible. This fourth century saint was a bridge between the Christian Church of the East and the West, serving the West as a papal secretary and monastic pioneer, but spending most of his adult life in Bethlehem in the East as a biblical exegete, translator, and monk. Bible Maker: Jerome uses the vast corpus of writings of this Doctor of the Church as the framework for a fresh look at this outspoken apologist and biblical scholar. Christianity’s ascendancy in Rome under Constantine, the Arian heresy, the first two general church councils at Nicea and Constantiople. . . all were influential in Jerome’s controversial life. Bible Maker: Jerome is fascinating Church history brought to life.

Table Talk With Martin Luther

Table Talk with Martin Luther is based on the views of the founder of Protestantism, Martin Luther, which have largely been drawn from his own informal conversations written down in the well-known Tischerat . . . and the views of a modern twenty-first century Catholic teacher and author. Ecumenical in nature, the book uses a creative format of two weeks of intergenerational face-to-face discussions on a variety of topics, from the comparisons and contrasts between centuries separated by five hundred years, to the influences of the culture on a sixteenth century theological giant compared to the influences affecting this twenty-first century author.


The Children of the Apostles

There has always been in Christianity an interest in the unknown details of Christ’s life and of the lives of people who were close to him. Children of the Apostles provides a realistic view into the lives of those close to the Twelve who surely lived, but of whom we know next to nothing. Jewish practice of the time of Christ holds that most of the Twelve were probably married and had families. Scripture points out that the wives of the Twelve most likely accompanied and lived with them throughout their lives (1Corinthians 9:5).

Vatican III

Vatican III . . . a futuristic thriller set in 2050. Follow the proceedings of the next council, whose decrees will offer surprising insights into the Church of the future. Follow Vatican astronomer Dr. Snowdon as he tries to unravel the novel's exciting story of intrigue which reaches to the highest levels of the Catholic Church. The novel gives insights into the daily behind-the-scenes theological maneuvering, dialogue, and debate by bishops and their theologian periti on issues to be found on the agenda of this church council of the future. It is set in apocalyptic times as world events come together in a scenario you will never forget.



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