This new Catholic edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible combines the literary beauty of English translations in the KJB-RSV tradition with careful attention to the precise meaning of the biblical text.
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.
The ESV Bible is an excellent version for detailed Bible study, but one that also possesses a beauty, clarity and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private devotion or for reading aloud during public worship.
This edition features a beautifully designed black hardback binding, inlaid with silver foil, and includes a matching silver ribbon marker to help you keep track of your Bible study. It also makes a wonderful gift for friends and loved ones on special occasions.
Other features include:
9.5 pt font size
An award-winning typeface
Inline chapter headings
Inline chapter numbers
12 maps
White paper from sustainable sources
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