NJB Pocket Edition Cased Bible (New Jerusalem Bible) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0232518904 ISBN 13: 9780232518900

Publisher: Darton Longman and Todd, 2002

Synopsis

The New Jerusalem Bible is recognised as one of today's most accurate, clear and modern translations, the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars. This handy-sized Pocket Edition presents the New Jerusalem Bible in an easily accessible and manageable form suitable for everyone. It contains the full Bible, with special features to help you understand and navigate the text: * A Glossary, with verse references, explaining key terms and themes * A Chronological History, showing biblical events against contemporary world rulers and dynasties * An Index of Persons, with verse references * Brief Introductions to every book * Almost 200 Footnotes on key words and concepts

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Review:

In 1956, scholars from L'Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem set their minds to translating the Scriptures from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts, hoping they could preserve the most sacred Christian traditions and stories. By 1966, the first English-language Jerusalem Bible was published. Since then it has become a favored text for lay readers and scholars alike. The accessible language and richly recounted stories, poetry, and letters in this edition is consistent with previous versions. However, this latest version stands out because of its clear format--clean double columns with easy-to-read type and quick reference headings.

From the Publisher:

The New Jerusalem Bible: Standard Edition will satisfy the great need for an authoritative version of "the greatest story ever told" in a package so attractive, user friendly, and affordable, this edition is destined to become a classic. Using the same translation that has been hailed as "truly magnificent" (Journal of Bible Literature), the Standard Edition has a completely redesigned interior, set in a two-column format for easy reading. With all the best features of much more cumbersome and costly versions, this Bilbe is a must-have for home, church, and school.

About this edition

• Publisher: Darton Longman and Todd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0232518904
• ISBN 13: 9780232518900
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1472
• Editor: Henry Wansbrough