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The full Catholic canon with wide margins allow for plenty of journaling and note-taking space making this a perfect Bible to study and engage with Scripture.

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!”*

The beautifully designed journal edition of the Catholic Bible is perfect for anyone who wants to interact more deeply with the Scriptures through notetaking, art journaling, or hand-copying favorite verses. With its extra wide margins and thick, opaque Bible paper, this special edition of the Scriptures invites you to keep record of your interactions with the Word of God.

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:

Wide margins provide ample space to record what you are learning from God’s WordThick, opaque Bible paper creates a high contrast with the black text, improving readability and limiting bleed through when note takingBible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readComplete Catholic Bible with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchAnglicized text utilizing British English spelling and grammar within the textDurable Smyth-sewn binding lies flat in your hand or on your deskTwo double-sided satin ribbon markers so you can easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingWords of Christ in black for a reading experience that is easy on your eyes throughout ScriptureExclusive 9-point Catholic Comfort Print®typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry

* Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission.

From the Publisher

Extra-Wide Margins

The extra-wide margins on premium paper make the NRSV Catholic Bible, Journal Edition ideal for note-taking, journaling, and creating artwork next to your favorite verses. With easy-to-read 10-point comfort print, this Bible is an excellent choice for deepening your personal devotional time with the Lord or preparing to teach others!

Complete Catholic Bible

High Quality Binding

Produced with a high-quality smyth-sewn binding for years of use, this classic book-binding technique helps the Bible lay flat and keeps the pages secure, making it easy to read, hold, and write notes.

Book Introductions

Book introductions at the opening of each book of the Bible, provide a better understanding and context of the portions of Scripture about to be read.

NRSV

The New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE) is a Bible translation approved for use by the Catholic Church, receiving the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1991. The NRSV-CE includes all 73 books of the Catholic Bible, including the deuterocanonical books, in the traditional Catholic order.

Church leaders and religion scholars from a wide range of denominations trust the NRSV’s accuracy and praise its readability. Read what some of the most respected religious voices in the country have to say about the NRSV.

“I view the NRSV translation to be the finest English Bible we have today. Its scholarship is impeccable. The English is accurate, approachable, and readable. It is excellent for both public and private use. I recommend it highly.” — Richard J. Foster, author Celebration of Discipline

“A good translation of the Bible is one that doesn’t sound like something printed in double columns on India paper but like this morning’s edition of the New York Times. Surprisingly often that is how the NRSV sounds to me.” — Frederick Buechner, author of Secrets in the Dark

“Ever since it was first published, I have recommended it to students as the most reliable English translation for study purposes, and as the best for public reading in church.” — Marcus Borg, author of The Heart of Christianity

The Catholic Bible Press: The Beauty of Our Sacred Faith

Whether you are searching for a new Bible for your own personal reflection or the perfect gift for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation, Catholic Bible Press has exactly what you are looking for. From beautiful leathersoft Large Print and Personal Size Catholic Bibles to Journal Bibles and Gift Bibles in a variety of colors and covers with most bindings available to be imprinted to make your sacred celebrations unforgettable.

About Comfort Print

The NRSV Comfort Print Typeface was designed by 2K/Denmark as a special commission. The typeface takes inspiration from clear, distinct Aramaic limestone inscriptions of the Second Temple period and pays homage to the NRSV’s rich heritage of word-for-word translation. The result is a distinctive new Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the NRSV Standard Large Print Catholic Bible.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Catholic Bible Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Gift
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1488 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785230440
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785230441
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.92 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.53 x 1.7 x 9.69 inches
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