The Catholic Study Bible

This landmark resource the first fully based on the authoritative NABRE translation contains the trustworthy study notes expanded essays and informational sidebars which have guided and informed students and general readers for 25 years. In this new edition which comes in a protective slipcase one third of the Reading Guide materials are new and all of the other Guides have been reviewed and revised by their original authors.The extensive Reading Guide the focal point of this volume leads the reader through the Scriptures book by book. References and background information are clearly laid out to guide the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible. New to this edition is a more extensive treatment of the biblical background including history and archeology.Other outstanding features include: a 15 page glossary of special terms and complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical years of the Church. Thirty two beautiful pages of full color Oxford Bible Maps come with a place name index for easy reference.Perfect for both higher education and clergy Bible study and general readers The Catholic Study Bible is an essential resource for both experienced students and first time readers.The New American Bible Revised Edition:The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) brings to culmination the work of nearly 100 scholars including translators editors and a subcommittee of Catholic bishops who provided extensive review of the biblical text over a period of many years. The NABRE is the first major amendment to the New American Bible translation since 1991. It features: *The first update of the Old Testament since 1970 taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries.*Complete revision of the Psalter.

Hardcover: 2560 pages

Publisher: Oxford University Press; 3 edition (March 1 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0199362777

ISBN-13: 978-0199362776

Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 6.4 x 9.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds