ESV-CE Catholic Bible, Anglicized

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 (2024) and all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.

Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable Bible 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. An excellent version for detailed Bible study, the ESV-CE Bible also possesses a beauty, clarity and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. The Deluxe Soft-tone edition features an elegant teal cover, strong flexiback binding and two ribbon markers. This premium quality Bible will be loved by anyone looking for a Bible they can keep and delight in for years to come. The Deluxe Soft-tone edition also makes a truly special gift that will be cherished by friends and loved ones. Other features include: 9.5-point font size An award-winning typeface Inline chapter headings Inline chapter numbers 12 pages of maps White paper from sustainable sources Flexi binding Trim page size: 234 x 156 mm Colour patterned endpapers featuring 'This book belongs to:' Lovely teal soft-tone cover material with silver foiled design Silver ribbon marker Silver head and tail bands Removable white bellyband