Ignatius Catholic Study Bible

The whole of Scripture, Old Testament and New, is being published in a single volume, featuring the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with introductions, outlines, and explanatory notes for each biblical book, extensive cross references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. , and an array of visual and educational aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers. More than any other study edition of the Bible on the market, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. is "like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old" (Mt 13:52). It draws insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of interpretation through the ages. It explains the historical, cultural, literary, and archaeological background of Scripture, while at the same time looking to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result is a veritable library of Bible study resources, all under one cover, designed to help readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation. Key Features:. Introductions and Outlines for every book of the Bible. 17,500 explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the Bible. 20 topical essays on major topics in the Bible. 140 word studies on the most important vocabulary in the Bible. 25 charts on the chronology, kings, parables, and other features of the Bible. 50 maps on the geography of the Bible. 1,700 cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 10 point type size, 8 point type for footnotes. The Ignatius Press Study Bible has been developed by leading Scripture scholars:. Scott Hahn, Ph. D. , General Editor, St. Paul Center. Curtis J. Mitch, M. A. , Co-Editor. Contributing Authors:. Kelly Anderson, S. S. L. , Ph. D. , Saint Charles Borromeo SeminaryMichael Barber, Ph. D. , Augustine InstituteJohn Bergsma, Ph. D, Franciscan University and St. Paul CenterMark Giszczak, S. S. L. , Ph. D. , Augustine InstituteJohn A. Kincaid, Ph. D. , University of MaryJeffrey L. Morrow, Ph. D. , St. Paul CenterJames B. Prothro, Ph. D. , Augustine InstituteAndrew Swafford, S. T. D. , Benedictine CollegeLeeanne Thomas, M. A. Matthew J. Thomas, D. Phil. , Dominican School of Philosophy & TheologyDavid Twellman, Ph. D. , Sacred Heart Major SeminaryAndré Villeneuve, Ph. D. , Sacred Heart Major Seminary & Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies.