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Saint Benedict Press The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black

This high-quality RSV-CE Bible seamlessly integrates Sacred Scripture with extensive study materials and reference guides.

Our Catholic Scripture Study Bible will provide new insight and a deeper understanding of the biblical foundations of the Catholic Faith. Perfect for individual or group settings.

Features
  • 76 full color pages
  • Holy Land maps marked with significant events and places
  • Extensive biblical apologetics
  • Topical indexes
  • Bound in classic black bonded leather
  • Three rribbon markers
  • Gilded page edges
  • Foil stamped cover
  • 9.50" x 6.75" x 1.50"
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Customer Reviews for The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
Review 1 for The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
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Wonderful Catholic Bible

Date:October 17, 2012
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Hannah
Location:Elizabeth City, NC
Age:45-54
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I noticed that someone complained that this is not a '"study" Bible but the "study" is part of the name - not a description. The founder of Catholic Scripture Study International compiled and edited this Bible and I think wrote parts of it as well. It is named after her organization, and so the word "study" in the name is part of the name of the organization, not a description of the Bible. It's not just for Bible study participants but for everyone and it's a great help to Catholics because it has an extensive section of Catholic Apologetics where one can show where Catholic doctrines are either explicitly or implicitly in the Bible. It also has many articles explaining other Catholic teachings that are thorough yet concise and a very good, although llimited topical index in the back. It's a beautiful Bible with the Catholic Scripture Study International logo on the front cover in gold. A very well done and useful Bible! It would be a wonderful gift for cconfirmation, for newly weds, a priest, a Christmas gift or for a kid going off to college (where they often unfortunately, lose their faith). Highly recommended!!
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Review 2 for The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
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Some Confusion Exists

Date:May 22, 2012
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RoodAwakening
Location:Land of Enchantment
Age:55-65
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This Bible was produced for Catholic Scripture Study International, an organization which produces wonderful Bible study curricula for Catholic Christians. It is NOT a "study Bible," in that it contains the materials available in those Bible studies. It is to be used WITH them, or others (it works just fine with the GREAT ADVENTURE series, published by Ascension Press, too). Catholics who are serious about Bible study need separate references--concordance, dictionary, etc.--anyhow.
What this Bible DOES contain, however, is the excellent Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition translation (still the very best modern English one out there, in my opinion) in large print, with the words of Christ in red type in the New Testament. It also has beautiful, color illustrations, charts, verse-finder pages, and short apologetics articles. All of this is wrapped up in a nice, leather binding, with ribbon markers. So, don't be discouraged by folks who are mistaken about what this Bible is claiming to be--it is GREAT for what it IS!
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Review 3 for The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
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Excellent Products and service

Date:October 17, 2011
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booklover
Location:Topeka
Age:55-65
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The Bible is easy to read and navigate through. I will continue to shop at this website in the future for gifts and personal items.
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Review 4 for The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
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Date:June 28, 2011
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Boris
Location:Edgewood, NM
Age:45-54
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The bible is easy to read. I was expecting more information regarding each book in the bible, a larger concordance and possible some information regarding the saints in the Catholic Church (i.e. life and times). I do like the Catholic calendar of readings. It's helps to expand my Sunday readings from the "Mass".
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Review 5 for The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black
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this product not what it seems

Date:June 10, 2011
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pastor jonathan
Location:USA
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I ordered this Bible because I thought it was a "study" bible. It is not. It has no cross references, no study notes through the text. It has some verse references in the front that can be purchased seperately on a laminated sheet. Some topics in the back that are not very extensive. Also, the cover is not made very well. It might be a good "first" Bible with the limited resources it contains and the fact that it is the RSV-CE translation. Sorry to be so negative, but with the title "The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible", I expected better.
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