The Catholic Study Bible: The New American Bible Revised Edition
Author Description
The black bonded leather edition of this landmark resource, now available in the NABRE translation, contains all the authoritative study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars for which it is known and trusted. The heart of this volume remains its extensive Reading Guide that leads the reader through the Scriptures, book. References and background information are clearly laid out in the margins of the text, guiding the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible. Other outstanding features include: a 15-page glossary of special terms, complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical years of the Church. 32 beautiful pages of full-color Oxford Bible Maps come with a place-name index for easy reference. 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 yea
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THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive academic and devotional resource designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) through scholarly commentary and historical context. Edited by Donald Senior and John J. Collins, the work synthesizes the contributions of nearly 100 scholars, including biblical translators and Catholic bishops. It provides a structured framework for navigating the complexities of the biblical text, ensuring that readers have access to both the primary scripture and the necessary historical and theological background to interpret it accurately.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- The complete text of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE).
- An extensive Reading Guide providing book-by-book navigation and analysis.
- Scholarly study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars located in the margins.
- A 15-page glossary of specialized theological and historical terms.
- Complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical calendar.
- 32 pages of full-color Oxford Bible Maps with an accompanying place-name index.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and clergy frequently identify this edition as a foundational resource for both academic study and personal liturgical practice. Readers often note the high density of the scholarly notes and the clarity of the layout, which makes complex theological information accessible to a wide range of users.
Page Count:
1949
Publication Date:
2011-09-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195297784
ISBN-13:
9780195297782
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