The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Catholic Edition is an essentially literal translation in elegant, contemporary English. The ESV-Catholic Edition emphasizes “word-for-word” accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. This Catholic Edition was reviewed in accord with the norms of Liturgiam authenticam and abides by Catholic hermeneutical principles. It was granted the Imprimatur by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India in 2018 and was approved for liturgical use by the Vatican’s Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in 2019. This gray paperback edition offers readers a beautiful Bible, which is ideal for anyone who desires to study, read, and pray the Word of God.

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Features

• Gray cover, with Constantine cross and Holy Bible text
• Anti-scuff matte lamination
• Smyth sewn
• Square corners, flush cut
• 1,232 pages
• 8 pages of maps printed after last text page
• Printed in Italy