The Catholic Study Bible Second Edition
New York: Oxford University Press, 2006

Perhaps you have “reading the Bible more” as one of your New Year’s Resolutions, or perhaps you are simply in the market (as I was) for a new volume of a much-loved worn-out Bible. “The Catholic Study Bible” is a perfect choice. It contains the full text of the New American Bible (the text used in the lectionary readings of the Roman Catholic Church).

It also offers extensive notes which are very helpful when one wants to know more about the history or interpretation of a given passage. Additional features include several articles including topics such as the origin of the Bible, Biblical history, the Catholic interpretation of the Bible, and the Bible in the Lectionary. There are also reading guides dedicated to the major sections of the Bible. Several maps, a glossary, a listing of lectionary readings for the liturgical year, and a concordance are also included.

This Bible is truly all I hoped for. I look forward to making good use of it for many years to come.