The full NRSV text with added features is a great value for a new Christian or someone interested in learning more about God.Enjoy the beautiful and sacred Holy Scriptures. This edition includes the complete Catholic canon, as well as resources, book introductions, and maps to help you discover the treasures in its pages.The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of the original Hebrew and Greek texts and is the most commonly used translation by the global Catholic Church.Features: Complete Catholic Bible in a compact easy-to-carry size Anglicized text Sixteen page map section show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Timeline of Catholic Church and World History Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Concordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the Bible Easy-to-read 8.5-point type