New Catholic Bible

Featuring attractive edge-stitching, this volume is a pleasure to hold, carry and use, being both light and durable. Alongside the Jerusalem and Grail translations authorised 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 'the 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: 6.75pt text (5pt 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.