The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries

The first time I heard our priest say, "If you know the twenty mysteries of the Rosary, you know the Gospel and you can defend your faith," I took heart and started reading everything I came across on that topic. This book is surely among the best!In addition to the wonderful "Biblical Insights" for each mystery, Edward Sri includes discussion on questions and objections raised by "our Protestant brothers and sisters" (my family and friends!), which has helped me so much. One of the highlights of the book, for me, was chapter seven: A Scriptural Rosary. This practice, explained in detail, was entirely new information for me. A sample scriptural rosary for all twenty mysteries is included. Praying the Rosary this way definitely puts the emphasis on the mysteries and is an awesome way to get all that scriptural knowledge of the Gospel firmly planted in the mind.Finally, the Apostolic Letter of John Paul II, 'Rosarium Virginis Mariae', is a very special bonus included as an appendix. Terrific book and a definite must have!

This book (although I feel as though I should call it a prayer!) reflects upon the scriptural basis of the Hail Mary and the various decades of the Rosary. It is beautifully written, drawing not only on the scriptures but also other writers such as Pope John Paul II.One of the reviews I read when purchasing the book was that I would never pray the Rosary the same way after reading the book and who ever wrote that is right!For anyone who loves Scripture and enjoys reflecting on the mysteries of the Rosary: this is a must read!

This book is an excellent resource on the rosary. It has an apologetic section which answers basic questions on devotion to Mary and the importance of praying the rosary. It also has a meditation on each of the twenty mysteries of the rosary, a scriptural rosary for each set of mysteries and John Paul II's Rosarium Virginis Mariae, in it's entirety. It is an invaluable resource as a source of reflection, and as a jumping off point for the really important part, praying the rosary on your own and coming to your own reflections on each mystery.

A really good book to read to more fully understand many aspects (all with scriptural basis) of the rosary. I definitely recommend it to anyone who might be interested in learning more about the "what and whys" of the rosary.

It is an excellent resource to encourage and help in saying the Rosary with insight of Pope John Paul II

I had this book but gave it to a seminarian because Edward Sri did a fantastic job on this book. He goes into great detail describing each of the 20 decades of the Rosary. You will learn a lot more in this book than you will in others. I recommend it highly.

This is a great book for meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary. There are wonderful insights into the mysteries in detail, then there are individual scripture readings for each Hail Mary. I highly recommend this book, especially if you want to grow closer to God and see the life of Jesus through his Blessed Mother.JoAnn

This book is one of the best I have read about the rosary. The insights received have enhanced my recitation of the rosary in a new way. I highly recommend it to anyone who has remained faithful to this wonderful prayer, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has not experienced this age-old Christian doorway to Jesus and Mary every day.

I was looking for scripture readings to accompany the mysteries of the rosary, and instead, along with some quotations, there are extended essays on the same. Very interesting but not what the title announces...!

Really helpful

Rezar o terço, como se diz no Brasil, é muito mais proveitoso com a meditação correta nas orações e uma reflexão sincera nos mistérios. As orientações do autor nesse sentido são excelentes! Os insights das passagens das Escrituras são de uma riqueza maravilhosa. Recomendo o livro pra todos que desejam rezar o terço como verdadeiros católicos! Como fomos orientados a fazê-lo por Nossa Senhora, tendo Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo no centro de nossa fé.

It was everything and more. Delivered in a timely manner. Thank you for sending this book, it puts meaning to my rosary.

Excellent resource - the Glorious Mysteries were especially insightful.