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A newly designed and typeset edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition Bible. This contemporary English translation revises archaic language of the first edition, but avoids dumbing-down the text. It retains the beauty of the RSV language that makes the Ignatius Bible such a joy to read. Now the only contemporary Catholic Bible translation in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design! Features: Completely re-designed and newly typeset with 9 point font size. Wider margins and improved line spacing for comfortable reading. The RSV, second Catholic edition is the only Bible translation that uses standard (non-feminist) English and is in conformity with the Church's translation guidelines found in the Vatican document, Liturgiam Authenticam Nine reference maps in color: 1. The Nations of Genesis Chapter 10 2. The Exodus from Egypt 3. The Conquest of Canaan 4. The Kingdom Years 5. Jerusalem - From David to Christ ..

An easy reading format of the New Testament; introductions to each book, notes to the reader, single-column text, boldfaced subheading, cross-reference to parallel passages, verse numbers in the margins, and poetic passages in verse form...

THE NEW COMMUNITY BIBLES CATHOLIC EDITION The New Community Bible (NCB) published by St Pauls Publications is the revised edition of the popular Christian Community Bible translated by the late Bernardo Huault, a French priest and biblical scholar, from original languages and millions of copies have been distributed. This is a New Catholic Bible with commentary prepared by leading Bible scholars. KEY FEATURES: Simple yet faithful English translation; Commentary on the Sacred Text; Authoritative introductions; Easy cross-references; Compact lexicon of people, places and events; Thumb Index; Marker ribbons...

This edition is in a zipper-close luxe blue leatherette, with 3 coloured marker ribbons, thumb index and gilt edging. This is a New Catholic Bible with commentary prepared by leading Bible scholars. Key features: Simple yet faithful English translation; Commentary on the Sacred Text; Authoritative introductions; Easy cross-references; Compact lexicon of people, places and events; Thumb Index; Gilt Edging; Marker ribbons; Luxe leatherette cover..

The ideal gift for First Holy Communion. This edition is in a luxe white leatherette, with 3 coloured marker ribbons, thumb index and gilt edging. This is a New Catholic Bible with commentary prepared by leading Bible scholars. Key features: Simple yet faithful English translation; Commentary on the Sacred Text; Authoritative introductions; Easy cross-references; Compact lexicon of people, places and events; Thumb Index; Gilt Edging; Marker ribbons; Luxe leatherette cover...

The New Community Bible(NCB) published by St Pauls Publications is the revised edition of the popular Christian Community Bible translated by the late Bernardo Hurault,a French priest and biblical scholar, from original languages to Spanish in 1971. Since then it has been translated into many languages and millions of copies have been distributed. This is a New Catholic Bible with commentary prepared by leading Bible Scholars. KEY FEATURES: Simple yet faithful English translation. Commentary on the Sacred Text; Authoritative introductions; Easy cross-references; Compact lexicon of people, places and events; Thumb Index; Marker ribbons ..

The Catholic Women's Devotional Bible is designed specifically to nourish a woman's spirituality, making it easy to form a habit of daily prayer and reading. It includes a year's worth of meditations, drawn from classic and contemporary sources, all written by women. Designed especially to meet the needs of Catholics and those accustomed to liturgically-based forms of worship, it includes a six-year reading plan tied to the lectionary, making it easy to locate readings for daily and Sunday liturgies. Additionally, each weekend devotional is based on the life of a particular woman of the Bible, helping you see the relevance of her story today. Each book of the Bible is preceded by a brief introduction highlighting its historical context and its most important themes. Additional articles focus on topics like the sacraments, holy days, the liturgy, and spiritual direction, explaining the link between tradition and Scripture to help you gain a greater understanding of your faith. Meditatio..

Revised New Jerusalem Bible Due in NZ end May, 2018. A Bible for study and proclamation. The Revised New Jerusalem Bible presents anew the scholarship, character and clarity of the 1966 Jerusalem Bible (the first modern English version) and the 1985 New Jerusalem Bible. It is a Bible that prioritises accuracy of translation and richness of tone, written that ”˜the message might be fully proclaimed' (2 Ti 4:17). This volume presents the full New Testament and the Psalms, and a comprehensive set of study notes, cross-references and book introductions. ”˜Clear read' style. The biblical scriptures were written to be proclaimed, so the RNJB uses linguistic style and speech patterns best suited for being read out loud. Formal equivalence. The language, concepts and imagery of the original scriptures are presented more accurately by the RNJB than the colloquial approach of many other modern translations. Gender inclusion. The message of the Bible is for all people, so care has been take..

The very first full-text edition of the Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB) – a Bible for study and proclamation. This exciting new text presents anew the scholarship, character and clarity of the 1966 Jerusalem Bible (the first modern English version) and the 1985 New Jerusalem Bible. The RNJB prioritises accuracy of translation and richness of tone, capturing the rigour and poetry of the original JB for new generations. This volume contains the entire biblical text with a comprehensive set of study notes, cross references and book introductions. Formal equivalence. Accurate translation of the language, concepts and imagery of the original scriptures. ‘Clear read’ style. Uses linguistic style and speech patterns best suited for being read out loud. Study notes. Comprehensive new study materials (cross-references and over 130,000 words of footnotes) by Henry Wansbrough, reflecting the most up-to-date and ecumenical scholarship. Gender inclusion. Remains faithful to the..

Pope Francis has said of the Bible, "Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!"* This beautiful gift edition of the Catholic Bible is the perfect gift for special milestones in every Catholic's journey of faith, such as Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or RCIA. Extra helps--including reading plans and prayers, book introductions, a timeline of Catholic and world history, a glossary of important terms, a concordance, full-color maps, and more--make this ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Scripture and Catholic practice. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. ..

A perfect gift to commemorate a special accomplishment or event in any Catholic’s faith journey published in the readable NRSV. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, “Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!” This beautiful gift edition of the Catholic Bible is the perfect gift for special milestones in every Catholic’s journey of faith, such as Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, or RCIA. Extra helps—including reading plans and prayers, book introductions, a timeline of Catholic and world history, a glossary of important terms, a concordance, full-color maps, and more—make this ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Scripture and Catholic practice. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church a..

A completely new design and typeset edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition Bible, with minor revisions to some of the archaic language used in the first edition. This revised version is a contemporary English translation without dumbing-down the text. This second edition of the RSV doesn't put the biblical text through a filter to make it acceptable to current tastes and prejudices, and it retains the beauty of the RSV language that has made it such a joy to read and reflect on the Word of God. Now the only Catholic Bible in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design! Features: Completely re-designed and newly typeset with 9 point font size. Wider margins and improved line-spacing for comfortable reading. The RSV, second Catholic edition is the only Bible translation that uses standard (non-feminist) English and is in conformity with the Church's translation guidelines found in the Vatican document, Liturgiam Authenticam Nine referen..