- Paperback: 2121 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press (Feb 1 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0195284054
- ISBN-13: 978-0195284058
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 16.8 x 4.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #765,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The new edition of the Personal Study Bible, while remaining very "user friendly," is enhanced with additional and insightful information that will enrich its use for individuals, as well as for study clubs. It is a must also for catechists and all who proclaim the word and break it open for others to be nurtured by it." --Maureen Gallagher, Ph.D.
"The Personal Edition is ideal for beginners, whether it's used within the context of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or parish-based scripture education programs. It provides a wealth of background information in a single volume that informs readers without overwhelming them." --Catechetical Leader
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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The Personal Study Edition was designed for beginning students of the Scriptures (such as R.C.I.A. participants) by today's top Catholic scholars. A nearly 500-page Reading Guide is linked to the biblical text by means of marginal references to specific pages in the Guide. Other features include: discussion questions, background essays on aspects of Bible study, a glossary of specialized terms, the complete Sunday and weekday lectionaries, full color New Oxford Bible Maps, and a select, 70-page NAB Concordance.
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The Pentateuch, which consists of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), enjoys particular prestige among the Jews as the "Law," or "Torah," the concrete expression of God's will in their regard. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The Pentateuch, which consists of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), enjoys particular prestige among the Jews as the "Law," or "Torah," the concrete expression of God's will in their regard. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The recommended Catholic Bible,
By Timothy Lake (Oakwood OH USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Catholic Bible, Personal Study Edition: New American Bible (Paperback)
Most church authorities in America recommend the New American for those wishing to study. As with most Catholic bibles it is translated from the Greek rather than the Hebrew, even in the Old Testament. It also contains five apocryphal books that were removed by Martin Luther when he instituted Protestant reform of the Catholic Church. For a practicing Catholic, or someone who is interested in the bible in general it is a good edition, and comes in different sizes and formats. However, it does not match the poetry of the King James Version, or the Jerusalem Bible. (The Jerusalem Bible is the Catholic poetic Bible from Vatican II.) This Bible is an excellent example of scholarship.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best for Beginner who need serious and attractive study.,
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This review is from: The Catholic Bible, Personal Study Edition: New American Bible (Paperback)
This study bible good for all christians (not Catholic only) for begin serious study. The style is clear, informed, solid scholarship. Very helpful in Questions for Discussion or Reflection to bring the real life application. I have more than 10 study bible but I think that is all balance well-organized for beginning or intermeidate level.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the Best,
By Over the Hill "Not so Fat in Fremont" (Fremont, California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Catholic Bible, Personal Study Edition: New American Bible (Paperback)
I gave this bible 2 stars because it is the "official" translation used at Mass in the USA. And that's the only reason. The notes definitely are mild historical/critical in nature with no "life application" (How does this verse, passage, book help me to live for God). It is typical of what we receive in our parish homilies - beige. No fire. Academic. After reading the notes one could wonder why the Bible is such a best seller. I think it was an honest attempt to make the Bible accessible to more people in the parishes. I think the editors would have done far more good had they used the style of the "Life Application Bible" series and just 'tweaked' it for the Catholic audience. If your studying the BIble academically this version may help you a bit. If you are approaching the Bible to have an encounter with God - and your new to Bible Study - perhaps The Life Application Bible would be of greater service.
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