Synopses & Reviews
The first true study Bible for Roman Catholics, this volume offers intermediate and advanced students a wealth of background information on the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the Scriptures.
The heart of the Catholic Study Bible's helps is a 577-page Reading Guide that is linked to the NAB text by marginal cross-references in the biblical text. The Reading Guide outlines each book and provides in-depth information on its contents and purpose from the perspective of the Roman Catholic tradition. Charts and suggestions for further reading enhance the Guide's value. This unique resource also features a glossary of biblical terms, the complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings, and authoritative, full color New Oxford Bible Maps.
Review
"The best single resource for exploring the world of the Bible."--John H. Donahue, The Jesuit School of Theology "An accessible, erudite but unstuffy volume representing the most up-to-date scholarship while providing countless spiritual insights for modern life....A one-volume treasure...every Catholic can benefit."--America
Synopsis
The Catholic Study Bible was designed for advanced students of the Scriptures by today's top Catholic scholars. A nearly 600-page Reading Guide is linked to the biblical text by means of marginal references to specific pages in the Guide. Other features include: reference articles on key issues of Bible study, a glossary of specialized terms, the complete Sunday and weekday lectionaries, full color New Oxford Bible Maps and a 70-page, select NAB concordance.