Catholic Youth Bible--NRSV

NEW a 54-page concordance

The New Revised Standard Verson was developed by a renowned group of biblical scholars. Working with the best original texts, they aimed for a literal translation following the maxim "As literal as possible, as free as necessary." The translation is also "sensitive to the danger of linguistic sexism." The Catholic Youth Bible® is a true companion, helping readers find the answers they seek and helping readers make connections to Catholic beliefs and traditions. NEW a 54-page concordance to help readers locate scripture passages NEW over 60 additional articles to help readers pray, study, and live the Bible NEW a reading plan with all the Sunday lectionary readings Over 700 lively articles help readers PRAY IT! Use the Bible for personal prayer. STUDY IT! Understand and make sense of what the Bible says. LIVE IT! Apply the Bible to real-life situations. Plus, introductions to the major sections of the Bible and all the books of the Bible biblical connections to many different cultures, illustrating the universality of the Catholic Church insights into how the Church has interpreted certain scripture passages throughout history 4 special indexes, 9 color maps, a 4-page color timeline, and 4 pages of full-color biblical art and photos Saint Mary's Press