Background
Dumm, Demetrius Robert was born on October 1, 1923 in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gordon Hildebert and Esther Frances (Kirsch) Dumm.
(Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life. The bible is, above ...)
Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life. The bible is, above all other things, a record of God's love for the human race. In its words and through its stories God reveals himself and calls those who hear the word into communion with him. When we first approach the bible, however, we encounter a variety of literary styles -- histories, poetry, sagas, moral advice and visionary productions. There is often a problem of discerning the simple theme of call-and-response in all these styles, or of finding a connection in the bible to our 20th century existence. This book opens the door to the deep message the bible conveys to individual Christians today. Putting aside for a moment questions of doctrine or historical interpretation, it concentrates on the spiritual teaching of the Old and New Testaments. It begins with God's call to humanity and to each of us individually. Then it considers the human adventure of our journey through life. Finally it looks at our ultimate homecoming to the Father. The many references to biblical passages and daily life make this an invaluable book for those who want to know about the bible -- but even more, who want to live it.
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Dumm, Demetrius Robert was born on October 1, 1923 in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gordon Hildebert and Esther Frances (Kirsch) Dumm.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 1945; S.T.D., Collegio di Sant'Anselmo, Rome, 1950; postgraduate, Ecole Biblique Française, Jerusalem, 1950-1952; S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Commission, Rome, 1952.
Joined, Order of St. Benedict, Roman Catholic Church, 1943; ordained priest, Order of St. Benedict, Roman Catholic Church, 1947; member of faculty, St. Vincent Seminary, since 1952; professor New Testament, St. Vincent Seminary, since 1952; rector, St. Vincent Seminary, 1963-1980; master of novices, St. Vincent Archabbey, 1980-1983.
(Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life. The bible is, above ...)
Member Society Biblical Literature, Catholic Biblical Association American, East. Coast Rectors Conference (past president).