The whole of Scripture Old Testament and New is being published in a single volume featuring
the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with
introductions outlines and explanatory notes for each biblical book extensive cross
references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and an array of visual and educational
aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers. More than any
other study edition of the Bible on the market the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is "like a
householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old" (Mt 13:52). It draws
insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of
interpretation through the ages. It explains the historical cultural literary and
archaeological background of Scripture while at the same time looking to the Fathers Doctors
and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result
is a veritable library of Bible study resources all under one cover designed to help readers
understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the
most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation. Key Features: Introductions and
Outlines for every book of the Bible 17 500+ explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the
Bible 20+ topical essays on major topics in the Bible 140+ word studies on the most important
vocabulary in the Bible 25+ charts on the chronology kings parables and other features of
the Bible 50+ maps on the geography of the Bible 1 700+ cross-references to the Catechism of
the Catholic Church 9 point type size 7 point type for footnotes The Ignatius Press Study
Bible has been developed by leading Scripture scholars: Scott Hahn Ph.D. General Editor St.
Paul Center Curtis J. Mitch M.A. Co-Editor Contributing Authors: Kelly Anderson S.S.L.
Ph.D. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Michael Barber Ph.D. Augustine Institute John
Bergsma Ph.D Franciscan University and St. Paul Center Mark Giszczak S.S.L. Ph.D.
Augustine Institute John A. Kincaid Ph.D. University of Mary Jeffrey L. Morrow Ph.D.
St. Paul Center James B. Prothro Ph.D. Augustine Institute Andrew Swafford S.T.D.
Benedictine College Leeanne Thomas M.A. Matthew J. Thomas D.Phil. Dominican School of
Philosophy & Theology David Twellman Ph.D. Sacred Heart Major Seminary André Villeneuve
Ph.D. Sacred Heart Major Seminary & Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies
