The Holy Bible Revised Standard Version

The Holy Bible Revised Standard Version by Ignatius Press is a newly designed and typeset edition published in December 2005, featuring 1,070 pages in English. This contemporary English translation revises the archaic language of the first edition while preserving the beauty of the original RSV text, making it a joy to read. This edition stands out as the only contemporary Catholic Bible translation in standard English, adhering to the Church’s translation guidelines.
Readers will find that this edition includes a variety of enhancements, such as a 9-point font size, wider margins, and improved line spacing for comfortable reading. Additionally, it features nine color reference maps that provide geographical context for biblical events. This edition maintains the integrity of the New Revised Standard Version while ensuring accessibility for modern readers, making it suitable for both study and personal reflection.
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A newly designed and typeset edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition Bible. This contemporary English translation revises archaic language of the first edition, but avoids dumbing-down the text. It retains the beauty of the RSV language that makes the Ignatius Bible such a joy to read. Now the only contemporary Catholic Bible translation in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design!
Features:
- Completely re-designed and newly typeset with 9 point font size. Wider margins and improved line spacing for comfortable reading.
- The RSV, second Catholic edition is the only Bible translation that uses standard (non-feminist) English and is in conformity with the Church’s translation guidelines found in the Vatican document Liturgiam Authenticam
- Nine reference maps in color:
1. The Nations of Genesis Chapter 10
2. The Exodus from Egypt
3. The Conquest of Canaan
4. The Kingdom Years
5. Jerusalem – From David to Christ
6. Palestine in Christ’s Time
7. Paul’s First and Second Journeys
8. Paul’s Third and Fourth Journeys
9. The Holy Land in Modern Times. - Approximate dimensions: 6″ x 9″.
- Gold-edged pages on the leatherbound edition only.
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