Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism

by Sonja Corbitt

Have you ever been unable to explain the "why" of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? In the Old Testament, God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism explores the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith. It uncovers God's consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Learn how the Old Testament Tabernacle can be used as a blueprint for the Catholic Faith and how Jesus fulfilled it in the New Testament. This book is needed for two Fulfilled - Part One and Fulfilled - Part Two (coming later this year). It may also be purchased separately. Fulfilled by Sonja Corbitt helps Catholics...

Genres: Catholic, Faith, Religion, Christian, Nonfiction, Inspirational

272 pages, Paperback

Published January 19, 2018

About the author

Sonja Corbitt is the Bible Study Evangelista. She's a Catholic Scripture teacher with a story teller's gift - a Southern Belle with a warrior's heart and a poet's pen.

We're all sweating and dirty with the effort to love and lift all He's given to us - those people, duties, callings, and longings that break our hearts and make them sing, sometimes at the same time. But most times, we need to be loved and lifted ourselves.

So her Bible study media are created with you in mind, bites of spinach that taste like cake, to help you make space in your busy heart and schedule for God to love and lift you all the way up into His great lap, where all you've been given is loved and lifted too.

Reviews

[Jeff Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overall look into typology.

Pretty much bares out what is attributed to St. Agustine The Old (Testament) is in the New (Testament) revealed, the New is in the Old concealed.

[Ashleigh · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did NOT love this book. The idea is an excellent one--trace how the Tabernacle of the Old Testament is made perfect in the New Testament and as an explanation for practices of the Catholic Church. The research involved in writing this book involved an enormous amount of work, and the bibliography is extensive. However, as a former Protestant turned Catholic, I found the tone of this book extremely off-putting. Lots of judgement and rigidity, not much room for grace. For parts that I found particularly hard to swallow (the entire section on Purgatory and a good first half of the book), I went to the Catechism for similar information, with a few little tweaks to the word choice and a few small, but theologically giant, differences, and was satisfied. I do not recommend this as a book to give to your Protestant friends interested in the Catholic church. The info about how the tabernacle is recreated in the Catholic Church, though, is excellent and worth learning about.

[Teresa Biggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a chapter at a time, sometimes with weeks between them. I really enjoyed the pictures showing the OT and the tabernacle... how it was made , where it was placed in the tent, how the tent was made and everything all around it. I liked the descriptions of the high priest and his vestments .... the details really made the book to me. Some of it was confusing ... the vocabulary was at a high level. I did share some thing.. .again specific details on the tabernacle.... with my bible study.... I did not like her reasoning on why priests can not be women

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sonja Corbitt explained to me a lot of what I could not understand from the Bible about the Old Testament. For example, I never got the imagery correct from reading the passages on my own about the Holy of Holies or the lampstand or altar. The pictures and diagrams in the book really put things together for me. I think she did well explaining the ties between Catholicism and the Old Testament. What I did not like was how she would mention something from her personal life, but not really explain its relevance to the point she was making , or how she used the word tabernacle as a verb, or how the book did not seem to line up with the videos that corresponded with each chapter of the course.

[Erin Entringer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the content of this book, and the author very thoroughly introduced how Old Testament promises and traditions are fulfilled in Christ and His Church. I found the layout of the book a bit..bumpy..? This is probably due to how much it coincides with a workbook for bible study. If the book were a more flowing read, I would give it 5 stars. Great info for Catholics or Protestants interested in why Catholic liturgies and traditions are so weird.

[Theresa Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. It's a valuable resource on worship and the Old and New Testaments. It truly gives you a new appreciation for the Mass. I very much encourage Catholics to learn more about the Old Testament to get the fuller picture of Christ and His Church. The book is written well and the illustrations were extremely helpful.

[Ray Schneider · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book an edifying read. It progressively connected the Old and New Testament the latter the fulfillment of the first, hence the title. Each section was concluded with a short summary and some prayers and reflections. I enjoyed the book very much!

[VICKI L. KEELER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non catholic

Enjoyed the book. Answered some questions and provoked more thought.a good refresher for Catholics and teacher for non Catholics. I read a chapter at a time and let it sink in before reading another

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Step-by-step, Corbitt leads us through the specifications given to Moses on how to construct the Temple and worship the One True God. Then she explains the link of each object and ritual to that of the liturgical year and the Mass.
Enlightening. Faith building. I will definitely reread.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book especially for someone who doesn't realize how the tabernacle in Exodus is a picture of Christ's church today

[Melaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! A must read for every Catholic.

[Patrick Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations are great and help you see what is being described. The author's tone is off putting, and it delves too much into a conversion story narrative.

[Ramon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book period

[Aprilmilly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the concept of this book but it was very dry and I hard a hard time staying focused. Not my favorite from this author but good information overall.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned a lot that I didn't know.

[Gwendolyn Reuteler]

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