NRSV - The Catholic Faith and Family Bible [Paperback]

HarperCollins Publishers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2010

A Bible for Today's Catholic Family

There is a growing desire among Catholics to read the Bible and to find inspiration and wisdom for their daily lives. Yet there is no Bible that brings Catholic families and the Bible together. Developed in partnership with the Center for Ministry Development and Our Sunday Visitor, recognized leaders in Catholic youth and family ministry, The Catholic Faith and Family Bible is designed to make the Bible easier to read and understand for the everyday Catholic family, helping parents and children grow in faith together. This message is brought to life through more than a thousand notes and articles such as:

• Act On It!—encourages families to engage in something active that the biblical passage may inspire, such as works of mercy and justice.
• Make the Connection—offers important facts about the Bible and shows how the Bible is relevant to Catholic family life today.
• Meet the People—introduces the main characters of the Bible.
• Pray the Word—offers simple prayers for the family to pray together.
• Take It to Heart—invites families to reflect on a biblical passage and discover God's message for their lives.

Additional features include book introductions, helpful articles and Bible reading plans for the family, parenting tips on how to share scripture with children, cultural and ethnic perspectives on the Catholic faith, inspiring articles written specifically for Catholic teens, and a topical index to help families connect their faith to everyday events.

The Catholic Faith and Family Bible is sure to become a welcome part of your family life and a cherished keepsake for years to come.

The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Catholic Edition is fully approved for study by Catholics by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation to English from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In the tradition of its predecessors, the King James Version and the Revised Standard Version, the NRSV was designed to be the standard version for English-speaking people across all denominations. The NRSV is the most trusted, most accepted, and most accurate English translation of the Bible available today.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 1672 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; Revised edition (January 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006149626X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061496264
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #468,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does the work for you...start reflecting faster., May 5, 2010

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Cherylann C. "Cherylann C." (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NRSV - The Catholic Faith and Family Bible (Paperback)

I received this Bible as a gift in January and I just love it. I am not a scholar and have not spent too much time studying the Bible (so sorry, but I couldn't even understand that last reviewer's technical language). I just know that I found this Bible enjoyable and refreshing. I didn't have to spend a lot of time trying to understand what I read before I could reflect or pray. This Bible's quotes, explanations and layout helped me understand difficult passages and make sense out of otherwise outdated/historical language. For example, a section in Proverbs gives a nice description of what it meant to "Fear the Lord." It is not really fear, but awe we should have. Also, the light green inserts made it all easy on the eyes.

So, I recommend this Bible for average, faithful people who are looking for a full Bible experience, but do not have a lot of time for complexity.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars User friendly, family friendly, faith sharing friendly, June 10, 2010

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CW Mom (Tabernacle, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NRSV - The Catholic Faith and Family Bible (Paperback)

I find this Bible very easy to read. Its pages are uncluttered and the type is clear. I like the ideas contained that make it easy to share faith around the Bible, a book that traditionally has intimidated many Catholics. Sharing the Bible as a family will help to bring more Catholic families together to learn about the Bible and share their Catholic faith. The Bible is written for adults and teens to read with the family and for the younger members of the family to listen. The activities and questions are there so that all can take part in the sharing and learning at home. I highly recommend this Bible.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible, May 6, 2010

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R. Ramos - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NRSV - The Catholic Faith and Family Bible (Paperback)

I was also given this bible as a gift. I find it very user friendly and uncluttered. I guess I spend more time praying with scripture than evaluating grahics and the quality of paper. I use the bible to pray with every morning and I find that God still speaks to me profoundly as any other bible. I highly recommend it, especially for the intentionality of its focus on the family.