NRSV Catholic Gift Bible (Comfort Print)-Brown Leathersoft

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... Show More 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. Features include:Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchPresentation pages for dedications and recording eventsArticles explaining fundamental Catholic beliefs and practicesIntroductions to every book of the BibleDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskFull-color mapsExceptionally readable 8½-point print size in the exclusive NRSV Comfort Print® typefaceAnglicized text * Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Show Less