Study the Whole Bible in a Portable Catholic Edition
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament brings the complete Bible and extensive Catholic study helps into a personal-size edition. Published by Ignatius Press, it pairs the Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) with introductions, outlines, notes, and visual aids for readers studying Scripture at home or with a group.
Choose the hardcover or soft-cover option for ongoing reading, group study, or a thoughtful gift for someone who wants to explore Scripture more deeply.
Why You'll Love It
- Complete Old and New Testaments in a smaller, more portable personal-size edition.
- Introductions and outlines for every biblical book give each reading context.
- More than 17,500 explanatory footnotes and 1,700 cross-references to the Catechism support deeper study.
- Topical essays, word studies, charts, and maps make a broad range of study aids available under one cover.
- Draws on modern scholarship and Catholic tradition to explain historical, cultural, literary, archaeological, theological, and spiritual context.
Product Details and Specifications
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Book Title: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament
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SKU: 9781621648765 (Hardcover); 9781621648758 (Soft)
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ISBN: 9781621648765 (Hardcover); 9781621648758 (Soft)
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Publisher: Ignatius Press
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Book Type: Personal-size study Bible; hardcover and soft-cover options
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Language: English
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Subject: Complete Old and New Testaments with Catholic study resources
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Audience: Catholic Scripture readers and study groups
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Translation: Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE)
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Study aids: Introductions and outlines for every book; more than 17,500 explanatory footnotes; more than 20 topical essays; more than 140 word studies; more than 25 charts; more than 50 maps; more than 1,700 Catechism cross-references
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Type size: 9-point main text; 7-point annotations
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General editor: Scott Hahn, Ph.D.
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Co-editor: Curtis J. Mitch, M.A.
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Contributing authors: Kelly Anderson, Michael Barber, John Bergsma, Mark Giszczak, John A. Kincaid, Jeffrey L. Morrow, James B. Prothro, Andrew Swafford, Leeanne Thomas, Matthew J. Thomas, David Twellman, and André Villeneuve
Who This Makes a Good Gift For
- Someone beginning a sustained study of the whole Bible
- A Catholic reader who wants study notes in a more portable edition
- A friend or family member joining a Scripture study group
- A teacher or study leader seeking a reference Bible
FAQs
Does this contain both Testaments? Yes, it includes the complete Old and New Testaments.
Which translation does it use? The Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE).
What study resources are included? Introductions, outlines, explanatory footnotes, essays, word studies, charts, maps, and Catechism cross-references.
Is this a personal-size Bible? Yes. The existing description identifies it as the smaller, more portable personal-size edition; exact dimensions are not specified.
Which cover options are listed? The product has Hardcover and Soft variants. The current description calls the options hardcover and faux leather, so please verify how the Soft variant should be labeled before relying on a specific cover material.
Who publishes this edition? Ignatius Press.
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