Publisher's Synopsis
Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its rendering of key words and phrases.Created by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this Catholic edition of the ESV is fully Anglicized and features the deuterocanonical books in the Catholic Bible, such as a Tobit, Judith and the Wisdom of Solomon. Presented in a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV-CE Bible offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is perfect for everyday use. The ESV Bible is an excellent version for detailed Bible study, but one that also possesses a beauty, clarity and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. This edition features a beautifully designed black paper cover, inlaid with silver foil, offering a versatility and portability for those who like to carry God's Word with them wherever they go. It also makes a lovely gift for friends or family, or for presenting as a keepsake, prize or award. Other features include:9.5 pt font sizeAn award-winning typefaceInline chapter headingsInline chapter numbers12 mapsWhite paper from sustainable sources.
