A New Family Bible

This Saint Joseph Family Edition is a distinguished addition to the New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings. The translation of the complete Old and New Testaments is fresh, faithful, and reader friendly. This edition boasts a distinctive, easy-to-read, and inviting 13-pt. typeface, the largest of any Catholic Family Bible in a comparable size. Its rich, extensive, and insightful footnotes are in a highly readable font. Intended to be used in Catholic families for daily prayer and meditation, as well as private devotion, this Saint Joseph Edition comes in an impressive 81/2″ x 11″ format, features gold page-edging; specially designed, full-color end papers; two decorative ribbons, and is durably bound in black padded imitation leather. Noteworthy Features Decorative Presentation Page Dignified Family Record Section Chronological Tables of Bible History Learning about Your Bible Section Over 100 Full-Color Photographs and Illustrations 8 Full-Color Maps Illustrated Rosary and Stations of the Cross Distinctive Illustrations Introduce Many Books Words of Christ in Red Books of the Bible by Religious Tradition Miracles and Parables of Jesus Valuable Bible Dictionary List of 3-Year Sunday Mass Readings Doctrinal Bible Index Exquisite Full-Color End Papers

From bestselling author and renowned educator, Dr. Mary Manz Simon, comes The Family Time Bible, perfect for families who want to discover more about God's Word. The Family Time Bible offers 52 captivating and beloved Old and New Testament stories along with engaging questions and suitable prayers for each reading. With understandable vocabulary and inclusive skin tones, this Scripture-based translation is perfect to use with children of all ages. This detailed storybook Bible not only contains 52 stories but each entry has a key verse for families to memorize, talking points, a prayer, and even a few notes for parents that offer support and insight. Dr. Mary Manz Simon, known as a parenting expert, provides a reflection on how the story connects to child development so adults can easily come alongside children in understanding and life application. Children will not only learn familiar Bible stories but also recognize biblical figures and begin to take hold of their faith. Paired with facts, insights, and interactive questions, every family member will enjoy the experience and have something to contribute. Mealtime prayers and bedtime prayers are included in the front of the book along with tips for adults on how to use the book and guide their families along a faith journey.

This Giant Type Edition of the St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) is the first complete Bible in this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation. With the needs of an aging population and those with limited vision in mind, the focus in this edition is placed on the text, which is arranged for easy reading. Rich explanatory notes are gathered at the end of each book to allow for full pages of the edition's highly readable 14 pt. type, the largest type of any Catholic Bible in a comparable size. This edition, intended to be used by Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, as well as private devotion and group study, comes in a convenient 6-1/2" x 9-1/4" format, has stained edges, and is durably bound in flexible red imitation leather. Enhanced Features Decorative Presentation Page Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section Old and New Testament Timelines Over 20 Full-Color Photographs 8 Full-Color Maps List of the Miracles and Parables of Jesus Lavish Panoramic Illustrations Key Ideas of the Bible Other Noteworthy Features Learning about Your Bible The Importance of the New Testament Books of the Bible by Religious Tradition Doctrinal Bible Index List of Popes

A team of scholars offers keen insights into family customs and culture in the Bible, providing a vision for family life today.