The Bible with a Pray-along Rosary embossed in the cover. LARGE PRINT 2-piece stitched cover Page-edge indexing Gold-gilded Page Edges Silk Ribbon Marker Deluxe Gift Box Here are a sample of the questions you will find in this edition: What is the Holy Trinity? Why do Catholics Use Holy Water? Are the Seven Sacraments in the Bible? Why do the Catholic Bibles Have Seventy-three Books? Why do Catholics Call Priests Father ? Why does the Church Follow So Many Traditions? Clear and concise explanations of the Catholic Church s teachings on critical issues are derived from Bible text and Catechism references; with double the supplemental content found in the original The Catholic Answer Bible. Features 88 of the most common questions Catholics are asked about their faith. New larger format with large print text. Ideal gift! Features include: Presentation Page; Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation; Origin, Inspiration and History of the Bible; Three Year Cycle of Readings; Celebration of the Eucharist and Page-edge Indexing. Size: 9 1/8x 6 1/2 x 1 3/8 Color - Black/Tan
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Leather Bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although I hesitated to buy yet another bible, I felt truly attracted to these new Librosario bibles especially since they used the NABRE and carried apologetics inserts with them. I must beg the reader's indulgence since in this review I mentioned some aspects of Saint Benedict Press's (SBP) bible in comparison with Fireside's. I know that many people are fond of SBP bibles as I am.
Packaging: 10/10
Fireside put a lot of care in packaging their bible. It arrived in a box shrink wrapped in plastic and the bible inside was shrink wrapped too. It's a good, sturdy box design, with many informative data about the bible. When it comes to box design, I still think Saint Benedict Press wins but only by a bit.
Binding, Design and workmanship: 10/10
If you have any of the SBP's "Premium Ultrasoft" cover bibles, then you already know how soft this Fireside's "Endurahide" bound bible is. I don't know if this is glue-only or sewn-bind but from the looks of it, it appears to be made to last. The two-tone design of the cover gives a beautiful external look to the bible. The first pages contain the words "Printed In the United States of America." That should explain its very good material quality.
Cover Lettering and texture: 10/10
The designers did away with gold fillings in the embossed titles. Good for them! The shiny bits show only in the page edges just the way I prefer it. The cover also sports a very smooth leather-like texture instead of a plain surface.
Extras: 10/10
That the bible text must (and does) contain nihil obstat and imprimatur was expected. But a separate nihil obstat and imprimatur for the apologetics inserts? Thank you Fireside for this! We can read the apologetics confident that they are also free from errors on faith and morals. They placed the many colorful apologetics material strategically in the book depending on the subject. For example the topics regarding the Blessed Virgin and the Rosary can be found in Luke. What's more each apologetics page has a box at the bottom referencing relevant Scripture verses and paragraph numbers of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Very thoughtful. If you haven't read much apologetics before, then you're in for a real treat!
Fireside put the weekday lectionary mass readings separately from the 3-year cycle Sunday mass readings. The page listing is so much clearer and easier to read than SBP's.Each Sunday reading list has page numbers to quickly get you to the location you want! The last piece of extra material at the back explains the meaning of the different sections of the mass while the front contains among others, background information on the bible and the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation. This is so far the neatest organization of front and back extra matters of the bible I have yet seen.
New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) Text: 10/10
I like my NAB and I like my NABRE even better. You simply have to read the newly revised Old Testament to appreciate it. The introduction says that this new OT is more literal than the previous edition. I agree. Although not advertised as a study bible, the NABRE (including the NAB) contains cross-references, copious notes and alternate readings of many verses, concise book introductions, chapter titles and subtitles... just about the most important study aids one needs to study the bible in one volume. It does not contain concordance and maps, and no words of Jesus in red though so these might be issues for you.
Margins: -/-
I never write anything in my bible, other than my name on the presentation page. But I am aware some folks write notes in their bible. The margins here are your normal book margins. You can write some notes on it. For me though the white space in the margins act to organize the text and make it comfortable to the eyes.
Font Size: 8/10
While advertised as Large Print, it does not appear to be so. If you compare this side by side with a Saint Benedict Press Large Print Bible (RSV-CE, for example) the SPB's Large Print font is definitely larger. However, Fireside's isn't tiny either, just smaller than SBP's. I suppose they have different standards for what is Large Print. The size of the notes font is of course smaller than the main text which is not a problem if you are already using reading glasses.
Page Opacity: 9/10
This is bible paper and its not really totally opaque, as you would expect from any bible. Yet for such a material, Fireside's bible paper holds up relative opacity very well. One of the best in this respect. I don't get distracted with prints on the other page.
Librosario: 10/10
From pictures alone, I didn't give much stock to the usefulness of the embossed Rosary at the back besides being a fine decoration. To my surprise there is no mistaking which Rosary "bead" my fingertips rest. So yes, you can pray the Rosary with it!
Well-thought design, neat and physically beautiful, it does justice to the books of the bible within. Great apologetics inserts certified by Church authorities to be free from doctrinal errors. I thank God I live at a time where I can enjoy beautifully bound Catholic bibles. Yet I would dare speculate that it would be a rare case, indeed, if another NABRE offering can top Fireside's edition. Highly recommended!
Additional info as of June 03, 2011:
I purchased both the black/tan and burgundy separately, the latter of which arrived only a few days ago. Exact same bible except for the burgundy cover which is a tad shinier than the black/tan. While the black/tan price fluctuates between US40 and U$44, the burgundy seem to stabilize at U$46 which is the price I purchased it. In any case, both bibles are well worth every penny- even with all the other expenses I paid ordering them from outside the US. (I am not in anyway affiliated with the publisher or amazon.com).
Packaging: 10/10
Fireside put a lot of care in packaging their bible. It arrived in a box shrink wrapped in plastic and the bible inside was shrink wrapped too. It's a good, sturdy box design, with many informative data about the bible. When it comes to box design, I still think Saint Benedict Press wins but only by a bit.
Binding, Design and workmanship: 10/10
If you have any of the SBP's "Premium Ultrasoft" cover bibles, then you already know how soft this Fireside's "Endurahide" bound bible is. I don't know if this is glue-only or sewn-bind but from the looks of it, it appears to be made to last. The two-tone design of the cover gives a beautiful external look to the bible. The first pages contain the words "Printed In the United States of America." That should explain its very good material quality.
Cover Lettering and texture: 10/10
The designers did away with gold fillings in the embossed titles. Good for them! The shiny bits show only in the page edges just the way I prefer it. The cover also sports a very smooth leather-like texture instead of a plain surface.
Extras: 10/10
That the bible text must (and does) contain nihil obstat and imprimatur was expected. But a separate nihil obstat and imprimatur for the apologetics inserts? Thank you Fireside for this! We can read the apologetics confident that they are also free from errors on faith and morals. They placed the many colorful apologetics material strategically in the book depending on the subject. For example the topics regarding the Blessed Virgin and the Rosary can be found in Luke. What's more each apologetics page has a box at the bottom referencing relevant Scripture verses and paragraph numbers of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Very thoughtful. If you haven't read much apologetics before, then you're in for a real treat!
Fireside put the weekday lectionary mass readings separately from the 3-year cycle Sunday mass readings. The page listing is so much clearer and easier to read than SBP's.Each Sunday reading list has page numbers to quickly get you to the location you want! The last piece of extra material at the back explains the meaning of the different sections of the mass while the front contains among others, background information on the bible and the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation. This is so far the neatest organization of front and back extra matters of the bible I have yet seen.
New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) Text: 10/10
I like my NAB and I like my NABRE even better. You simply have to read the newly revised Old Testament to appreciate it. The introduction says that this new OT is more literal than the previous edition. I agree. Although not advertised as a study bible, the NABRE (including the NAB) contains cross-references, copious notes and alternate readings of many verses, concise book introductions, chapter titles and subtitles... just about the most important study aids one needs to study the bible in one volume. It does not contain concordance and maps, and no words of Jesus in red though so these might be issues for you.
Margins: -/-
I never write anything in my bible, other than my name on the presentation page. But I am aware some folks write notes in their bible. The margins here are your normal book margins. You can write some notes on it. For me though the white space in the margins act to organize the text and make it comfortable to the eyes.
Font Size: 8/10
While advertised as Large Print, it does not appear to be so. If you compare this side by side with a Saint Benedict Press Large Print Bible (RSV-CE, for example) the SPB's Large Print font is definitely larger. However, Fireside's isn't tiny either, just smaller than SBP's. I suppose they have different standards for what is Large Print. The size of the notes font is of course smaller than the main text which is not a problem if you are already using reading glasses.
Page Opacity: 9/10
This is bible paper and its not really totally opaque, as you would expect from any bible. Yet for such a material, Fireside's bible paper holds up relative opacity very well. One of the best in this respect. I don't get distracted with prints on the other page.
Librosario: 10/10
From pictures alone, I didn't give much stock to the usefulness of the embossed Rosary at the back besides being a fine decoration. To my surprise there is no mistaking which Rosary "bead" my fingertips rest. So yes, you can pray the Rosary with it!
Well-thought design, neat and physically beautiful, it does justice to the books of the bible within. Great apologetics inserts certified by Church authorities to be free from doctrinal errors. I thank God I live at a time where I can enjoy beautifully bound Catholic bibles. Yet I would dare speculate that it would be a rare case, indeed, if another NABRE offering can top Fireside's edition. Highly recommended!
Additional info as of June 03, 2011:
I purchased both the black/tan and burgundy separately, the latter of which arrived only a few days ago. Exact same bible except for the burgundy cover which is a tad shinier than the black/tan. While the black/tan price fluctuates between US40 and U$44, the burgundy seem to stabilize at U$46 which is the price I purchased it. In any case, both bibles are well worth every penny- even with all the other expenses I paid ordering them from outside the US. (I am not in anyway affiliated with the publisher or amazon.com).
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Leather Bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
This Fireside Catholic Answer Bible is lovely, the minute you take it in your hand you can see the wonderful job Fireside have done.
It has a beautiful soft cover, on the front is a small Cross, below is 'The New Catholic Answer Bible' and near the bottom is 'NAB Revised Edition'. On the back cover is a full Rosary Beads embossed on the cover and you can easly follow the beads along with your fingers. Fireside also states its a stitched cover.
Inside is a presentation page, contents, Index of the special Catholic Answer inserts, Dogmatic Constitution of Vat.2, List of OT and NT books, A detailed article 'Origin, Inspiration and History of the Bible'. At the back, Mass readings and section on the parts of the Mass. No maps,though.
The Answer part of this Bible is special one page inserts distributed throughout, answering questions like 'Are Catholics Born Again? or 'Was Mary Sinless?
So theres some questions answered that may be discussed among Catholics or with Protestants.
These inserts are beautifully produced in brown-purple colour with a small drawing in the top corner showing the topic (I like the one of Saint Paul vigorously showing has point of view in the 'Did Paul Challenge Peters Authority' insert).
It is better,(IMO), then the Saint Benedict Press Ultrasoft NABRE in a lot of ways, for example:
-SBP used to have a lovely soft material in their ultrasoft covers, The SBP NABRE has a harder plastic like cover.
-Unlike SBP ultrasoft, this Bible has great text layout, plenty of whitespace at the inner margins.
-Also this Fireside Bible opens very well allowing easier reading, also unlike SBP NABRE Ultra.
Overall a beautiful Bible, as near to perfect as possible.
It has a beautiful soft cover, on the front is a small Cross, below is 'The New Catholic Answer Bible' and near the bottom is 'NAB Revised Edition'. On the back cover is a full Rosary Beads embossed on the cover and you can easly follow the beads along with your fingers. Fireside also states its a stitched cover.
Inside is a presentation page, contents, Index of the special Catholic Answer inserts, Dogmatic Constitution of Vat.2, List of OT and NT books, A detailed article 'Origin, Inspiration and History of the Bible'. At the back, Mass readings and section on the parts of the Mass. No maps,though.
The Answer part of this Bible is special one page inserts distributed throughout, answering questions like 'Are Catholics Born Again? or 'Was Mary Sinless?
So theres some questions answered that may be discussed among Catholics or with Protestants.
These inserts are beautifully produced in brown-purple colour with a small drawing in the top corner showing the topic (I like the one of Saint Paul vigorously showing has point of view in the 'Did Paul Challenge Peters Authority' insert).
It is better,(IMO), then the Saint Benedict Press Ultrasoft NABRE in a lot of ways, for example:
-SBP used to have a lovely soft material in their ultrasoft covers, The SBP NABRE has a harder plastic like cover.
-Unlike SBP ultrasoft, this Bible has great text layout, plenty of whitespace at the inner margins.
-Also this Fireside Bible opens very well allowing easier reading, also unlike SBP NABRE Ultra.
Overall a beautiful Bible, as near to perfect as possible.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Leather Bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw my friend had this book, so i ordered it online... and i honestly can say its the best catholic bible out there, especially for teens. It answers questions about you faith that you never even knew before and has helped me understand my catholic tradition!
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