St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (Student Edition - Large Type) - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (Student Edition - Large Type) ISBN: 978-1-953152-27-5

The St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (Student Edition - Large Type) in black hardcover cloth is a durable, beautifully produced, and highly readable edition of Sacred Scripture designed for students, families, catechists, and parishioners seeking a clear, faithful, and accessible Catholic Bible. This edition uses the New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation, a fresh, accurate, and reader-friendly rendering of the biblical text produced by a board of qualified Scripture scholars under the direction of Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.

Key Features

• New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation -- accurate, clear, and highly readable
• Large, easy-to-read typeface (approx. 11-point)
• Black cloth hardcover binding for long-term durability
• Convenient 61/2″ × 91/4″ size
• Words of Christ in red
• Extensive explanatory footnotes based on Catholic scholarship
• Bible dictionary & doctrinal index
• Learning About Your Bible section
• 30 self-explaining maps and contextual guides
• Family record section (illustrated)
• Miracles and parables guides; timelines; Lands of the Bible
• 1,856 pages of Scripture and study aids

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The NCB translation aims for literal or formal equivalence, consulting the best available Hebrew and Greek texts and applying accepted principles of contextual criticism. The result is a dignified, accurate, and highly readable translation suitable for prayer, study, and proclamation. The NCB is written at approximately a 7th-grade reading level, making it accessible to students and adults alike.

This Student Edition features large, easy-to-read type, with both the biblical text and explanatory footnotes printed in fonts of approximately 11-point size. The generous typeface makes it ideal for extended reading, classroom use, lectio divina, and parish Bible study groups. The Bible's 61/2″ × 91/4″ format provides a comfortable balance between portability and readability, and the black hardcover cloth binding ensures long-term durability for daily use.

Catholic Book Publishing Company's century-long tradition of craftsmanship is evident in the quality of the binding, paper, and design. CBPC has a "100-year tradition of trusted, family-owned quality," reflected in the clarity of the text, the richness of the illustrations, and the wide array of supplementary features included in this edition.

This Student Edition is designed not only for reading but for learning and formation. It includes extensive explanatory footnotes reflecting the consensus of Catholic scholarship, helping readers understand historical context, theological meaning, and literary structure. It also contains a Bible dictionary, doctrinal index, and a "Learning About Your Bible" section to introduce readers to the structure and themes of Scripture.

The edition includes 30 self-explaining maps, contextual guides, and a section on the Lands of the Bible, helping students visualize biblical geography and historical settings. Additional devotional and catechetical aids include Words of Christ in red, a beautifully illustrated family record section, timelines of salvation history, guides to the miracles and parables of Jesus, and listings of Sunday Gospels for the three-year liturgical cycle.

With 1,856 pages, this Bible offers the complete Old and New Testaments along with robust supplementary materials. It is intended for daily prayer, private devotion, classroom study, and parish formation programs. Its durable hardcover construction and large-type format make it an excellent choice for students, RCIA candidates, catechists, and anyone seeking a reliable, readable Catholic Bible.

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