Fr. Donald Senior is one of Catholicism’s leading New Testament scholars. He is President Emeritus of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where he is also a professor of the New Testament. A Roman Catholic priest of the Passionist order, Fr. Senior has served on the Pontifical Biblical Commission since Pope John Paul II named him to it in 2001. He has taught and led study tours in the Holy Land for over 25 years. In addition to having written books and articles too numerous to list, Fr. Senior is the general editor of The Bible Today and The Catholic Study Bible, as well as coeditor of the 22-volume commentary series New Testament Message. Fr. Donald Senior earned his doctorate in New Testament Studies from the University of Louvain, Belgium, and completed further graduate studies at Hebrew Union College and Harvard University. He is past president of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. In 1994, the Catholic Library Association of America gave him its Jerome Award for outstanding scholarship. In 1996, the National Catholic Education Association awarded him the Bishop Loras Lane Award for his outstanding contribution to theological education.
Praise for Fr. Donald Senior
“If you’re looking to understand Jesus you could do no better than Donald Senior. One of the leading scholars on Jesus, and on the Gospels, Father Senior is a superb companion, teacher and spiritual guide, who will help you, in an accessible and inviting way, come to know both the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith.” – James Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
“Father Donald Senior is a leading expert on the Gospel of Matthew. No one is more qualified to explain its intricacies. Not only are his insights the fruit of technical expertise, but his reflections are pastorally sensitive and inviting. Now You Know Media has done a great service to produce these accessible, user-friendly resources. Highly recommended!” – Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, P.S.S.
“Whoever allows Donald Senior, C.P., to be their guide through the Gospel of Matthew is in for a wonderful experience. Having immersed himself in studying, teaching, and preaching this Gospel for decades, Fr. Senior both opens up the meaning of the text and leads one to embrace its transformative power for believers today.” – Sr. Barbara Reid, O.P., VP and Academic Dean at CTU
Robert –
emotional
What an emotional and compelling presentation of the dramatic story of our Lord. Fr. Senior is a genius exegete and his tone conveys the great pathos of the Gospel story. This and his John lectures have greatly enhanced my understanding of those Gospels.
Ken –
Fr. Senior’s knowledge of the subject is impressive!
Fr. Senior’s knowledge of the subject is impressive and the information gained is extremely helpful in understanding this complex Gospel.
Ron V., VA –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Insightful content and effective delivery.
Tommy –
Excellent overview of the Gospel of Matthew
Fr. Senior did a masterful job helping me understand the Gospel of Matthew. His historical knowledge is impressive, and he had some humorous comments along the way. I highly recommend this course!
Ron V., VA –
Spring Survey: April 2017
I enjoyed the way Fr. Senior walks through the Gospel with you, commenting along the way. I prefer this approach to the “theme” approach.
Steve D., VA –
Summer Survey: July 2017
Fr. Senior is a wise teacher – very much worth getting this course!
Barry M., Australia –
2017 Christmas Survey
Insightful and reverent, scholarly and relevant
William N., HI –
2017 Christmas Survey
This Gospel deals with the Church in transition which is now taking place again.