Bethlehem: Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, Catholic Edition [Hardcover]

Fiona French (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 22 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586170325
• ISBN-13: 978-1586170325
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,816,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful version of the Nativity story to add to your library, December 19, 2009

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Melanie B (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bethlehem: Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, Catholic Edition (Hardcover)

The text, which is abridged from the RSV, is very readable. It maintains the language of the Gospels but shortens it for a child's attention span. My almost-two year-old and three and a half year-old both enjoy listening to it. I love the fact that it doesn't water down the Bible as some children's Christmas books do but presents it to them full strength. The illustrations are beautiful, inspired by stained glass. The children enjoy their bright colors and will spend time staring at the pages. I find them conducive to a prayer and meditation and find myself flipping through the book when the children aren't around. This is my favorite version of the Nativity story that I've found so far.