NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise (Global Cover Series) - by Catholic Bible Press

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A Bible with a beautiful cover and includes the full catholic text, perfect to take with you anywhere you go.

Enjoy the beautiful and sacred Holy Scriptures. This edition includes the complete Catholic canon, as well as resources, book introductions, and maps to help you discover the treasures in its pages.

Features include:

• Complete Catholic Bible in a compact easy-to-carry size
• Anglicized text
• Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note
• Articles providing an understanding of fundamental Catholic beliefs and practices
• Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read
• Concordance for finding key verses
• Bible Maps are a visual representation of the locations where key events take place in the Bible
• Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Clear and readable 8.5 print

About this Global Cover Collection Edition:

The bird of paradise flower is native to South Africa. While it has no direct connection to Christianity, some people associate the flower with the idea of a heavenly paradise due to its exotic beauty and vibrant hues. Moreover, the bird of paradise is sometimes used as a metaphor for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This symbolism stems from the flower's unique shape, which resembles a bird emerging from its shell. Therefore, some Christians see the bird of paradise as a symbol of hope, new beginnings, and the triumph of life over death.

From the Back Cover

The New Revised Standard Version is the standard translation used by mainline Protestant churches, Orthodox churches, and by many Catholics. The NRSV debuted in 1989 and is owned by the National Council of Churches, which is the leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States representing thirty-five denominations with forty-five million members in more than 100,000 churches across the country. They have chosen HarperCollins to be the exclusive licensor of the translation for the world (nonexclusively in the UK).

The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of 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, which in many ways it has become. None of the new, more sectarian translations have approached its standards of elegance and accuracy.

This unique one-column setting allows people to read the Bible as work of literature. Each book is introduced with an original wood-cut. Overall, this special easy-to-read setting makes the Bible a wonderful reading experience. It also includes a concordance index to help people find key passages.