Bibles

The Great Adventure Bible makes the complexity of reading the Bible simple.

The narrative approach gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. This is the only Bible that incorporates The Great Adventure's color-coded Bible Timeline learning system, a system that has made The Great Adventure Bible study resources the most popular and influential in the English speaking world. The color-coded tools make it easy to read and easy to remember.

How you'll learn

• Color-coding for easy reference. Uses the popular Bible Timeline system that's used by hundreds of thousands of Catholics to learn the Bible

• Articles to help you understand the overarching story and important covenants that tie the entire Bible together.

• Key event callouts to help you quickly identify important points in the Bible that ordinarily take readers a long time to find and categorize in their head.

• Detailed charts giving a visual overview of important characters, key events, maps, major covenants, and historical context.

• Newly Designed Full-Color Maps to help visualize Bible story locations.

This Bible, beyond all its teaching features, is a complete Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition

The whole of Scripture, Old Testament and New, is being published in a single volume, featuring the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with introductions, outlines, and explanatory notes for each biblical book, extensive cross references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and an array of visual and educational aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers.

More than any other study edition of the Bible on the market, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is “like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old” (Mt 13:52). It draws insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of interpretation through the ages.

It explains the historical, cultural, literary, and archaeological background of Scripture, while at the same time looking to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result is a veritable library of Bible study resources, all under one cover, designed to help readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation. 

Key Features:

• Introductions and Outlines for every book of the Bible
• 17,500+ explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the Bible
• 20+ topical essays on major topics in the Bible
• 140+ word studies on the most important vocabulary in the Bible
• 25+ charts on the chronology, kings, parables, and other features of the Bible
• 50+ maps on the geography of the Bible  
• 1,700+ cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• 9 point type size, 7 point type for footnotes

The whole of Scripture, Old Testament and New, is being published in a single volume, featuring the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with introductions, outlines, and explanatory notes for each biblical book, extensive cross references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and an array of visual and educational aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers.

More than any other study edition of the Bible on the market, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is “like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old” (Mt 13:52). It draws insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of interpretation through the ages.

It explains the historical, cultural, literary, and archaeological background of Scripture, while at the same time looking to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result is a veritable library of Bible study resources, all under one cover, designed to help readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation. 

Key Features:

• Introductions and Outlines for every book of the Bible
• 17,500+ explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the Bible
• 20+ topical essays on major topics in the Bible
• 140+ word studies on the most important vocabulary in the Bible
• 25+ charts on the chronology, kings, parables, and other features of the Bible
• 50+ maps on the geography of the Bible  
• 1,700+ cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• 9 point type size, 7 point type for footnotes

The Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Ignatius Edition

The Didache Bible presents extensive commentaries, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, for each of the books of the Holy Bible. It also includes numerous apologetical inserts to assist the reader in understanding the Church's teachings on current issues.

It uses the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition translation of the complete text of Sacred Scriptures, Old and New Testaments. This Bible version is considered by many Catholic leaders and authors, including Peter Kreeft and Scott Hahn, as the most beautiful English translation of the Bible today.

The Didache Bible is a valuable resource for students and those participating in Scripture studies. Ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and intended to be accessible by all Catholics in its level of scriptural scholarship.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Twenty-seven full-color biblical maps, including the journeys of Jesus Christ.
• More than 100 apologetical explanations that help to answer common questions about the faith
• Comprehensive, forty-three page glossary and a topical index.
• Large 6" x 9" size
• The font size for the text of Scripture is 9.5 points which is comparable to the font size used in most business letters.
• The font size for the text of commentary is 8.5 points.
• Sewn binding
• imprimatur and nihil obstat

• Height: 9.3
• Size: 6.3 x 1.7
• Pages: 1960
• Publication date: January 14, 2015
• Format: Hardback
• ISBN/UPC: 9781586179731
• Format: Leather
• ISBN/UPC: 9781586179724

The first-ever  Catholic Childrens Bible  is now better than ever!  This complete Bible inspires and empowers children to read, understand, and love the Word of God, in a revised edition.  

With new, easy-to-follow Reading Plans and colorful stickers,  the stories of our Catholic faith come alive with vivid, awe-inspiring artwork, larger text, and design features that not only enhance comprehension but create enjoyment.  

• Reading Plans  with stickers guide children through themes like  Great Stories of Faith, the  Miracles of Jesus,  Following Jesus, and  The Mass
• Children will know and understand Gods saving plan, revealed through  125 Feature Story spreads  highlighting key Bible passages.
• Understand It!  sections enable children to comprehend central themes by using child-friendly backgrounds and commentary.
• Live It!  instructions encourage children to apply the meaning of each story to their lives through engaging activities and prayers.
• Tell It!  frames help children to retain and comprehend the passage by having them retell the story in their own words.
• Vibrant illustrations immediately engage children and allow them to dive in � to Scripture and become immersed in the stories.
• Intentional navigational and design elements such as fonts built for early readers, increased line spacing, bold vocabulary words, colorized text, and column dividers help to make this a Bible children can easily navigate and read on their own

The first-ever  Catholic Childrens Bible  is now better than ever!  This complete Bible inspires and empowers children to read, understand, and love the Word of God, in a revised edition.  

With new, easy-to-follow Reading Plans and colorful stickers,  the stories of our Catholic faith come alive with vivid, awe-inspiring artwork, larger text, and design features that not only enhance comprehension but create enjoyment.  

• Reading Plans  with stickers guide children through themes like  Great Stories of Faith, the  Miracles of Jesus,  Following Jesus, and  The Mass
• Children will know and understand Gods saving plan, revealed through  125 Feature Story spreads  highlighting key Bible passages.
• Understand It!  sections enable children to comprehend central themes by using child-friendly backgrounds and commentary.
• Live It!  instructions encourage children to apply the meaning of each story to their lives through engaging activities and prayers.
• Tell It!  frames help children to retain and comprehend the passage by having them retell the story in their own words.
• Vibrant illustrations immediately engage children and allow them to dive in � to Scripture and become immersed in the stories.
• Intentional navigational and design elements such as fonts built for early readers, increased line spacing, bold vocabulary words, colorized text, and column dividers help to make this a Bible children can easily navigate and read on their own

The Great Adventure  the complexity of reading the Bible simple.

The narrative approach gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. This is the only  Bible that incorporates  The Great Adventure's  color-coded  Bible Timeline  learning system, a system that has made  The Great Adventure  Bible study resources the most popular and influential in the English speaking world. The color-coded tools make it easy to read and easy to remember.

How you'll learn

• Color-coding for easy reference. Uses the popular Bible Timeline system that's used by hundreds of thousands of Catholics to learn the Bible

• Articles  to help you understand the overarching story and important covenants that tie the entire Bible together.

• Key event callouts  to help you quickly identify important points in the Bible that ordinarily take readers a long time to find and categorize in their head.

• Detailed charts giving a visual overview of important characters, key events, maps, major covenants, and historical context.

• Newly Designed Full-Color Maps  to help visualize Bible story locations.

This Bible, beyond all its teaching features, is a complete  Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition

An ideal addition to the line of St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings, the Personal Size Edition provides this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly Bible translation in a convenient size. An important quality of its extensive and insightful footnotes is their distinctly pastoral tone.

This Personal Size Edition, intended for use by Catholics during daily prayer and meditation, as well as in private and group study, has a 5 x 8 format. It is available in three sacramental offerings (First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage) as well as in a wide variety of colors, bindings, and price points.

Enhanced Features

• Decorative Presentation Page
• Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section
• Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color
• Printed End Papers
• 8 Full-Color Maps
• Miracles and Parables of Jesus
• Over 80 Full-Color Illustrations
• Discovering Your Bible
• Old and New Testament Timelines
• Key Ideas in the Bible
• Lavish Panoramic Illustrations

Noteworthy Features

• Words of Christ in Red
• Learning about Your Bible Section
• 30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context
• The Bible and Catholic Life
• Over 100 Photographs, Illustrations, Charts, and Maps of the Holy Land
• Doctrinal Bible Index
• Bible Dictionary
• The Sunday Gospels

The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.

This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Churchs guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts. 

Special Features:
- Introduction to Each Book, plus Outline
- Concise Concordance
- Extensive Footnotes
- Commentary & Topical Essays
- Indexes and Charts
- Doctrinal Index
- Cross-Reference
- Trim size - 7" x 10"
- 10.4 point font size

• Format: Leather
• ISBN/UPC: 9781586174859
• Length: 1.6
• Size (HxW): 10.2 x 7.2
• Pages: 726
• Publication date: May 17, 2010

This board book Bible is beautifully illustrated with peek-through windows, and has sold well over one million copies worldwide. It contains a treasury of Bible stories beginning with Creation and ending with the Resurrection.

Contains Catholic Scriptures

Affordable edition of the New American Bible translation with features designed especially for students.

Features: Book Introductions, Chronological Listing of Christ's Miracles and Discourses, Concise and Authoritative Notes, Cross-References, Imprimatur, List of Popes and maps.

• Size:5 1/2 x 8 5/8
• Color:RED
• Binding:PAPERBACK
• ISBN:9780529064844
• Pages:1440

n this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply.

Authors: Francis Martin & William Wright IV

Publication date: May 5, 2015

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 368

The Gospel of Mark is the first volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, a new series that combines outstanding biblical scholarship with lively faith to help Catholics interpret Scripture and apply it to Christian life today.

Author: Mary Healy

Size: 0.9" H x 9.04" L x 6.12" W

Pages: 348

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is the fifth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), which will cover the entire New Testament. This volume, like each in the series, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.

Authors: Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri

Publication date: December 1, 2010

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 383

The complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Old Testament and New Testament, is now available in a smaller, more portable size (2 pounds lighter and 3/4" thiner). It features the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with introductions, outlines, and explanatory notes for each biblical book, extensive cross references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and an array of visual and educational aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers.

More than any other study edition of the Bible on the market, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is “like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old” (Mt 13:52). It draws insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of interpretation through the ages.

It explains the historical, cultural, literary, and archaeological background of Scripture, while at the same time looking to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result is a veritable library of Bible study resources, all under one cover, designed to help readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation.

Key Features:

• Introductions and Outlines for every book of the Bible
• 17,500+ explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the Bible
• 20+ topical essays on major topics in the Bible
• 140+ word studies on the most important vocabulary in the Bible
• 25+ charts on the chronology, kings, parables, and other features of the Bible
• 50+ maps on the geography of the Bible
• 1,700+ cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• 9-point type size, 7-point type for annotations

• ISBN:9781953152251
• Size:5 1/2 x 8 1/8
• Color:WHITE MARRIAGE
• Binding:DURA-LUX

An ideal addition to the line of St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings and the perfect wedding gift the Personal Size Edition provides this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly Bible translation in a convenient size. An important quality of its extensive and insightful footnotes is their distinctly pastoral tone.

This Personal Size Edition, intended for use by Catholics during daily prayer and meditation, as well as in private and group study, has a 5 x 8 format. It is available in two other sacramental offerings (First Communion and Confirmation) as well as in a wide variety of colors, bindings, and price points.

Enhanced Features

• 4-Page Marriage Record: Certificate, Wedding Party Listing, and Photo Space
• Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color
• Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section
• 8 Full-Color Maps

Noteworthy Features

• Words of Christ in Red
• Learning about Your Bible Section
• 30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context
• The Bible and Catholic Life
• Over 100 Photographs, Illustrations, Charts, and Maps of the Holy Land
• Doctrinal Bible Index
• Bible Dictionary
• The Sunday Gospels

Catholic Bible for Youth

A Bible oriented to young people committed in their faith who would like a deeper sense of life even as they explore questions about it.

Biblical text translated by La Casa de la Biblia  Commentaries; Brief, attractive introductions to each section of the Bible as well as to each book;  Bible dictionary with facts and explanations; Catholic biblical symbols illustrated and explained; 7 plans for reading and study; Chronological outline; 22 maps; 4 tables

Introucciones breves y amenas a las secciones de la Biblia y a cada libro; Vocabulario biblico con datos y explicaciones de 370 terminos; Perspective catloica sobre textos biblicos clave; Simbolos catolicos biblicos, ilustrados y comentados; Personajes biblicos principales, situados en su tiempo y cultura; 7 Planes de lectura; 8 Esquemas

The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.

This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Churchs guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts.

Special Features:
- Introduction to Each Book, plus Outline
- Concise Concordance
- Extensive Footnotes
- Commentary & Topical Essays
- Indexes and Charts
- Doctrinal Index
- Cross-Reference
- Trim size - 7" x 10"
- 10.4 point font size 

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN/UPC: 9781586172503
• Length: 1.6
• Size (HxW): 10 x 7
• Pages: 726
• Publication date: May 17, 2010

The Revised Standard Version of the Bible is acclaimed by many as the clearest, most accurate and most beautiful modern translation of the Bible. This newly designed and typeset 2nd edition of the popular Ignatius RSV Catholic Bible is a contemporary English translation that revises archaic language of the first edition, but avoids dumbing-down the text. It retains the beauty of the RSV language that makes the Ignatius Bible such a joy to read. Now the only contemporary Catholic Bible translation in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design, and much easier to read with the large print!

This large print version, in three different versions - leather, hard and soft covers - makes this popular yet beautiful Bible translation more accessible and appealing to a wider reading audience.

The Large Print Edition is the perfect option for devotional reading for those who prefer larger print, have impaired vision, or are reading from a lectern. It features large, clear type and additional materials of interest to all readers.

Special Features:

• Completely re-designed and newly typeset with large 14 point font size
• The RSV, second Catholic edition, is the only Bible translation that uses standard (non-feminist) English and is in conformity with the Church's translation guidelines found in the Vatican document, Liturgiam Authenticam
• 16 pages of color maps
• Large 7 x 10 trim size
• Gold-edged pages on the leatherbound edition
• Handsome dark blue cover with gold icons
• ISBN: 9781586179274
• Length: 2.2
• Size (HxW): 10.2 x 7.1
• Pages: 2158
• Publication date: March 07, 2016

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike. The seventeen-volume CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.

Authors: Daniel Keating

Publication Date: November 2011

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 234

In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Fr. Pablo Gadenz examines the Gospel of Luke from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. Gadenz explains the biblical text clearly and concisely in light of recent scholarship and pays particular attention to the themes, theology, and Old Testament background of Luke's Gospel. Sidebars explain the biblical background and offer theological insights from Church Fathers, saints, and popes, and reflection and application sections offer suggestions for daily Christian living.

Authors: Pablo Gadenz

Publication date: September 18, 2018

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 416

The complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Old Testament and New Testament, is now available in a smaller, more portable size (2 pounds lighter and 3/4" thiner). It features the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with introductions, outlines, and explanatory notes for each biblical book, extensive cross references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and an array of visual and educational aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers.

More than any other study edition of the Bible on the market, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is “like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old” (Mt 13:52). It draws insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of interpretation through the ages.

It explains the historical, cultural, literary, and archaeological background of Scripture, while at the same time looking to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result is a veritable library of Bible study resources, all under one cover, designed to help readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation.

Key Features:

• Introductions and Outlines for every book of the Bible
• 17,500+ explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the Bible
• 20+ topical essays on major topics in the Bible
• 140+ word studies on the most important vocabulary in the Bible
• 25+ charts on the chronology, kings, parables, and other features of the Bible
• 50+ maps on the geography of the Bible
• 1,700+ cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• 9-point type size, 7-point type for annotations

The Catholic Bible that Teaches You How to Read It, Now in Its Second Edition.

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible makes the complexity of reading the Bible simple. The only version that incorporates Jeff Cavins’ color-coded Bible Timeline® Learning System within the words of Scripture, this Bible shows Catholics how to read the Word of God they so deeply desire to understand. The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition now includes more color-coded features than ever before.

With exclusive color coding, insightful articles, detailed charts, and more, The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition leads Catholics page by page, chapter by chapter, through the story of Scripture. It reveals the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together, making Scripture easier to read and remember. It takes away the confusion of not knowing where to begin and the frustration of not understanding what you’re reading.

After years of struggling to read and understand Scripture, hundreds of thousands of Catholics have discovered a deeper relationship with God through this one-of-a-kind Bible. There has never been another Bible like it.

Don’t Just Read the Words of the Bible … Understand Them.

Features:

• Understand where each book belongs within salvation history with color coding based on The Bible Timeline® Learning System, created by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins
• [NEW!] Follow along with the chart-topping podcast using The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ featuring Jeff Cavins reading plan
• [NEW!] Make connections between the Catholic Faith’s two most important books with color-coded Catechism references according to the Foundations of Faith approach
• See the key details of every time period with 12 Timeline charts that provide a visual overview of the Bible, including: important characters, key events, geography, major covenants, world rulers, and contemporary events in secular history
• Start every time period with an understanding of the historical and literary context using 12 articles that give an overall summary of each period of salvation history
• [NEW!] Start every book with a footnote introducing the main themes, literary style, author, story, and more, including 32 entirely new footnotes
• Never miss an important moment in Scripture with 70 key event callouts that provide a brief description of milestones in the biblical narrative
• Understand the big picture of God’s amazing plan for humanity with 7 articles that introduce and explain the major covenants between God and his people
• [NEW!] Visualize the locations of key stories with 16 redesigned, full-color maps that bring the biblical story to life
• Pay special attention to what the Lord is saying to you with the words of Jesus printed in red
• [NEW!] Always remember where you left off with 3 ribbon markers
• [NEW!] Visualize how every book of the Bible fits together with a free copy of The Bible Timeline Chart (included in the box)
• Read with confidence because all the content in this Catholic Bible has been granted the Nihil obstat and Imprimatur
• Read Scripture for years with a binding that is sewn and glued for extra durability

An Introduction to the Bible with Selected Biblical Texts