Experience the Scriptures in an exciting way with this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible from Catholic Bible Press. Printed in the elegant and exclusive Catholic Comfort Print (R) and featuring 513 exquisite woodcut illustrations originally printed in a 16th-century Venetian Bible, this volume will freshly inspire you and inform your faith. Each art rendering in this devotional Bible is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide your reflection. Printed in the popular and trusted New Revised Standard Version, this Bible contains the complete Catholic canon printed on single-column pages for easy reading. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy. This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, "Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!" Angelus, St. Peter's Square, April 6, 2014 (c) Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church Anglicized text The only illustrated Catholic Bible for adults using exquisite 513 antique illustrations from a 16th-century Venetian Bible Devotional Bible for Catholic readers that uses art renderings; each image is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide the reader in reflecting on the passage High-quality Bible paper for improved readability Gilded page edging Two satin ribbon markers so you can easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk Exclusive 9.5-point Catholic Comfort Print (R)typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry