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 prioritises accuracy of translation and richness of tone, written that 'the message might be fully proclaimed' (2 Ti 4:17).
The New Jerusalem Bible is recognised as one of today's most accurate, clear and modern translations, the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars.This New Jerusalem Bible Study Edition is the ideal combined Bible-and-handbook.It is designed for students, clergy and readers who seek additional guidance in their reading and study of the scriptures.It presents the complete Bible text in a single-column format for ease of reading, and includes the Comprehensive Footnotes of the acclaimed NJB Standard Edition.Bound in durable paperback designed to stay open on the desktop, and now available with a striking new cover.Packed with features, including:Comprehensive verse-by-verse Footnotes Extensive Introductions to all the groupings of books in the BibleA Study Guide covering the major theological terms and themes An Index of Persons containing mini-biographies of the main biblical charactersAn extended Chronological Table setting biblical events against contemporary events, rulers and dynastiesFull-Colour Maps of the Bible lands
This is the first one-volume resource to introduce readers to the Bible by providing a complete overview of the world of biblical history and scholarship, plus commentary on the text Indexable 1,824 pp.
Featuring elegant perimeter stitching, this volume is a pleasure to hold, carry and use, being both light and durable. Alongside the Jerusalem and Grail translations authorised by the Vatican for use in the Liturgy, you will find: Specially commissioned introductions, one for each book, giving the biblical and historical context. Specially commissioned liturgical introductions placing each book of the Bible in the Church's liturgical year. Footnotes following the latest scholarship. Marginal references helping you get the most out of each passage. New text alterations, replacing the word 'Yahweh' with 'LORD' as requested by Benedict XVI for all new Bibles New directories of references for readings used in the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours, including the fuller two-year cycle for the Breviary. Two placeholding ribbons. Text sizes in this edition: 8pt text (6pt for footnotes). NB: On viewing the 'Click to see inside' the text may appear a different size. Please check the information above for text sizes.
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.