Ncb Gift & Award Bible

By: Catholic Book Publishing Corp

Book Overview

Deluxe Gift Edition of the New Catholic Bible (Black)

The Deluxe Gift Edition of the New Catholic Bible (NCB) is a beautiful, high-quality edition that makes an ideal gift for sacraments, weddings, ordinations, or any special occasion. This elegant bonded leather Bible combines a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation with excellent readability, rich explanatory footnotes, and premium features in a portable yet substantial format. With 1,584 pages and measuring approximately 51/2" x 8⅝", it strikes the perfect balance between portability for daily use and generous print size for comfortable reading during prayer, meditation, and study.

The New Catholic Bible offers a contemporary yet accurate translation approved for personal and liturgical use. It features the words of Christ in vivid red, clear section headings, and helpful footnotes that illuminate the sacred text without overwhelming it. This Deluxe Gift Edition stands out for its clean layout -- free of glossy inserts -- allowing the Word of God to shine through on bright white, high-opacity paper with minimal ghosting. It includes a sewn binding for durability, gilded page edges, elegant end papers, and a ribbon marker, all presented in a protective gift box.

Key ThemesEncounter with Christ: Highlighting the life, teachings, and redemptive mission of Jesus through red-letter text.Faithful Study and Prayer: Supporting deeper understanding via explanatory footnotes, introductions, and supplementary materials.Family and Generational Faith: Designed as a lasting heirloom with family record sections.Catholic Tradition and Scripture: Rooted in the Church's teaching, with resources that enrich personal devotion and group study.Journey of Salvation: From the Old Testament promises to the fulfillment in the New Testament.Key FeaturesPremium bonded leather cover Black with gilded edgesWords of Christ in redHighly readable fonts (approx. 9 pt. prose / 8.5 pt. poetry)Rich explanatory footnotesSewed binding for longevitySingle ribbon markerElegant presentation page and 6-page family recordEight pages of full-color or helpful mapsLearning about Your Bible sectionParables and Miracles of Jesus in chronological orderThumb-indexed option availableLifetime guarantee on binding (St. Joseph Editions standard)Table of Contents Old Testament (Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Books, Prophets)New Testament (Gospels, Acts, Letters of St. Paul, Catholic Letters, Book of Revelation)Learning about Your BibleParables of Jesus (Chronological)Miracles of Jesus (Chronological)Helpful Maps (8 pages)Family Record Section

This Deluxe Gift Edition is more than a Bible -- it is a spiritual companion and treasured keepsake. Its dignified design and outstanding production quality make it perfect for daily prayer, serious study, or gifting to loved ones beginning or deepening their faith journey. Whether placed on a nightstand, carried to church, or passed down through generations, it invites readers into a transformative encounter with God's Word.

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• Format: Imitation Leather
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1953152651
• ISBN13: 9781953152657
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: World Catholic Press
• Length: 1584 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Beginner Bible

This was the first official Bible I have read, studied, and utilized for devotional prayer. The translation is excellent, accessible to anyone reading at a 9th-grade level. The words of Christ are highlighted in red, which is a significant advantage. There is no ghosting, and the paper quality is bright white. My only concern is the font size, which may be challenging for individuals with poor vision. Aside from that, it has a robust construction, contains no additional features, just scripture and maps, and offers a very good translation that avoids inclusive language, with the words of Christ in red, making it easily portable due to its convenient size. The footnotes are not problematic at all, avoiding personal interpretations. God bless.