ESV-CE Catholic Children’s Bible, Schools' Edition

The ESV-CE published by SPCK has been approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.

Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its rendering of key words and phrases. Created by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this Catholic edition of the ESV is fully Anglicized and features the deuterocanonical books in the Catholic Bible, such as a Tobit, Judith and the Wisdom of Solomon. Presented in a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV-CE Bible offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is perfect for everyday use. There’s no better way for teachers to engage with children about the Bible in the classroom than with the ESV-CE Schools Edition. Featuring the full ESV text, it includes 16 plates of beautiful, brightly coloured illustrations from artist Skylar White that children will be drawn to. It is perfect for schools to stock in libraries and classrooms, so children can access God’s Word wherever they are. Other features include: 9.5 pt font size British text Double-column layout An award-winning typeface Inline chapter headings Inline chapter numbers 12 pages of maps White paper from sustainable sources Hardback binding Features 16 beautiful illustrations by Skylar White