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| Your shortlist | Emmaus Road PublishingCome and See: The Gospel of John A Catholic group Bible study on the Gospel of John by Fr. Joseph Ponessa and Laurie Watson Manhardt, published by Emmaus Road Publishing (St. Paul Center), combining inductive and deductive Scripture study with Catechism references and Church Fathers commentary. | AscensionJames: Pearls for Wise Living An eleven-session Catholic Bible study by Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer applying the practical wisdom of the Epistle of St. James to everyday Christian living, speech, perseverance in trials, and prayer. |
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| Publisher | Emmaus Road Publishing | Ascension |
| Category | Bible study | Bible study |
| Ages | Adults | Adults |
| Format | print workbook, eBook, and companion video DVD / streaming series | video (DVD or online streaming) + print or digital workbook |
| Sessions | 22 lessons (202 pages) | 11 sessions (videos ~50 minutes each) |
| Price (as published) | Paperback Workbook $24.95; eBook $24.95 | Online Access $9.95; Workbook $27.95; Starter Pack $119.95 |
| Spanish edition | no (other Come and See volumes available in Spanish) | no |
| Leader guide | Designed for parish small-group Bible study with home preparation questions, small-group discussion prompts, study hints, and companion video lectures available at CatholicBibleStudy.net and StPaulCenter.com. | Ascension provides a dedicated Leader's Resources portal for James: Pearls for Wise Living along with a Starter Pack ($119.95) containing DVDs, workbook with discussion responses, and facilitator planning checklists for 11 weekly parish sessions. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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