The New Jerusalem Bible

The New Jerusalem Bible: Standard Edition will satisfy the great need for an authoritative version of "the greatest story ever told" in a package so attractive, user friendly, and affordable, this edition is destined to become a classic. Using the same translation that has been hailed as "truly magnificent" (Journal of Bible Literature), the Standard Edition has a completely redesigned interior, set in a two-column format for easy reading. With all the best features of much more cumbersome and costly versions, this Bible is a must-have for home, church, and school.

The New Jerusalem Bible is recognised as one of today’s most accurate, clear and modern translations, the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars.NEW for 2015, this handy-sized Pocket Edition presents the New Jerusalem Bible in an easily accessible and manageable form suitable for everyone.• Accurate, clear and modern• Beautiful gift format• Gold on white design• Page-edge gilding• Slipcase• Presentation page• Ribbon marker• Great price!• A Glossary, with verse references, explaining key terms and themes• A Chronological History, showing biblical events against contemporary world rulers and dynasties• An Index of Persons, with verse references• Brief Introductions to every book• Almost 200 Footnotes on key words and concepts

A Bible for study and proclamation.The Revised New Jerusalem Bible presents anew the scholarship, character and clarity of the 1966 Jerusalem Bible (the first modern English version) and the 1985 New Jerusalem Bible. It is a Bible that prioritises accuracy of translation and richness of tone, written that 'the message might be fully proclaimed' (2 Ti 4:17).This volume presents the full New Testament and the Psalms, and a comprehensive set of study notes, cross-references and book introductions.'Clear read' style. The biblical scriptures were written to be proclaimed, so the RNJB uses linguistic style and speech patterns best suited for being read out loud.Formal equivalence. The language, concepts and imagery of the original scriptures are presented more accurately by the RNJB than the colloquial approach of many other modern translations.Gender inclusion. The message of the Bible is for all people, so care has been taken to avoid traditional male bias of the English language, while remaining faithful to the meaning of the original scriptures.Revised Grail Psalter. The book of Psalms is based on the text of the 2010 translation of The Revised Grail Psalms.Modern measurements. Ancient systems of measuring and timing have been replaced by modern, metric equivalents.Comprehensive study notes. The notes, cross-references and book introductions of the JB and NJB are replaced in the RNJB by new materials which reflect the fruit of the most up-to-date and ecumenical scholarship.The Revised New Jerusalem Bible has been prepared and edited by The Revd Henry Wansbrough OSB, who was previously General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible.

Why does the earth exist? What is the purpose of human life? These are two of life's most fundamental questions - and they are addressed by the Bible's remarkably unified story, which centres on a unique deity. Desmond Alexander explores this story by beginning at the end, in the final chapters of the book of Revelation. Anticipating the creation of a new earth and a new heaven, these chapters bring to fulfilment a process that began with the creation of the earth, as described in the opening chapters of Genesis. These passages frame the entire biblical 'meta-story'. This stimulating study outlines some of the central themes that run through the Bible, with broad brush strokes designed to show the general shape of the meta-story. Seeing the big picture enables us to appreciate the details more clearly; and since the themes were an integral part of the thought-world of the biblical authors, an appreciation of them may alter significantly our reading of individual books. Good theology always has pastoral implications, and the study occasionally moves into areas of application - the truths revealed are extremely important for shaping our life-style choices.

In this special, beautifully-designed edition of the NewJerusalem Bible, two hundred readings from the writingsof the great figures in the history of the church areinterspersed into the complete text of the Scriptures.This edition also includes 'Saints on Scripture¿, a minicourseon reading and praying with the saints.

Provides a complete and unabridged biblical text, with condensed introductions, notes, and simple format.

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.