Catholic Reader's Bible: The Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles - Hardcover

Sophia Institute

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1622828240 ISBN 13: 9781622828241

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press, 2020

Synopsis

One of the most prized Bible translations, the Confraternity edition of Challoner-Rheims, is presented here as a "Reader's Bible," offering the sacred words of Scripture in the form in which they were originally written - without all the verse numbers, section heads, comments, references, and footnotes that, although valuable to scholars, clutter up most Bibles today, drawing attention away from the meaning of the Sacred Text itself.

The early Christians read "the inspired Word of God" without all those academic distractions. Now, with this Catholic Reader's Bible, you finally can too.

Instead of double columns that squeeze short lines of text up against each other, here you'll find generous, single-column pages graced with handsome, readable type. For navigation purposes, the top of each page lists the range of verses on that page.

Plus, this venerable eighteenth-century translation by Richard Challoner, Roman Catholic bishop of England, relies on the long-revered Douay-Rheims Bible and employs language that is more intelligible and familiar today - which is certainly a boon for those of us who open our Bibles not as scholars but as seekers yearning simply to come to know and to love God.

If you've never read God's Word in this way - as it was written - then you are in for an exciting and inspiring experience.

The Catholic Reader's Bible is perfect for brief devotional moments as well as for long, delightful hours of extended reading.

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About the Author

Cardinal Peter Gasparri, once a papal candidate, was perhaps the most influential theologian of his time. At the request of Pope St. Pius X, he authored the first major Code of Canon Law in Church history -- a staggering achievement in and of itself -- and then followed it with one of the greatest single-volume compendiums of Catholic doctrine ever written.This immensely popular catechism is back in print for the first time in almost a century as part of the monumental Tradivox series, in its most beautiful binding to date. In every way meriting its auspicious title of "The Catholic Catechism," this acclaimed work offers an extensive and logical explanation of the Faith, masterfully arraying the teachings of the Church in three learning levels: to prepare children for Holy Communion, to instruct older children in the catechism, and to offer formation for adults by enriching their understanding of Church teachings.This gem of a resource was designed not only to help individuals deepen their faith but also for widespread use by catechists in the universal Church. In fact, it was rapidly translated into multiple languages after its release and was widely expected to be adopted as the Vatican's "universal catechism."In this treasured volume, His Eminence explains the purpose of the catechism -- to stir up men's hearts and help them lead moral lives in harmony with divine truth. To this end, he includes detailed footnotes that provide teachers with scriptural and practical examples of truths of the Faith to share with their students, along with recommendations on how to live these teachings in daily life.As you absorb the Church's fundamental teachings in these evergreen pages, you will find: Clear and accessible definitions of core theological termsDetailed descriptions of the sacraments and their power in effecting graceReflections on the meaning of traditional prayers and related themesPractical instructions on leading a life of virtue and overcoming temptationAnswers to disputed questions touched on in the catechismExplanations of the Church's social and moral teachingsAlso included are numerous biblical and primary sources, saints' writings, extensive excerpts from important Church documents, and thorough appendices for easy referencing and further exploration.

From the Back Cover

One of the most prized Bible translations, the Challoner-Rheims, is presented here as a "Reader's Bible," offering the sacred words of Scripture in the form in which they were originally written - without all the verse numbers, section heads, comments, references, and footnotes that, although valuable to scholars, clutter up most Bibles today, drawing attention away from the meaning of the Sacred Text itself.

The early Christians read "the inspired Word of God" without all those academic distractions. Now, with this Catholic Reader's Bible, you finally can too.

Instead of double columns that squeeze short lines of text up against each other, here you'll find generous, single-column pages graced with handsome, readable type. For navigation purposes, the top of each page lists the range of verses on that page.

Plus, this venerable eighteenth-century translation by Richard Challoner, Roman Catholic bishop of England, relies on the long-revered Douay-Rheims Bible and employs language that is more intelligible and familiar today - which is certainly a boon for those of us who open our Bibles not as scholars but as seekers yearning simply to come to know and to love God.

If you've never read God's Word in this way - as it was written - then you are in for an exciting and inspiring experience.

The Catholic Reader's Bible is perfect for brief devotional moments as well as for long, delightful hours of extended reading.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1622828240
• ISBN 13: 9781622828241
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 346