Our Lady of Grace Bookstore has a wide range of over 80 versions of Catholic Bibles, with those for children, First Communicants, those making their Confirmation, young adults, those new to reading the Bible, and in-depth study editions.
Because we carry such a wide selection of Catholic Bibles, we compiled a Comparison Guide of the different translations and versions. We hope the following guidelines will help you narrow your choices.
All the Scripture versions we carry are approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or another country’s conference.
Click here for the Comparison Guide of the Bible versions we carry. We do not claim to have the definitive word on the various translations; much is up to individual preference.
The Most Popular Translations:
1. The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) is the basis for the lectionary. Some people consider it a good version for beginning Scripture readers. It is useful as a study Bible because of its many notes. It uses inclusive—that is, gender-neutral—language in many places.
2. The Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE) is considered one of the most accurate translations into English of the original texts. It served as the basis for the scriptural text in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and is used in official Church pronouncements. It has very few notes in its basic form, but there are many study Bibles that incorporate it.
Besides checking out this Bible Comparison Guide, ask yourself these questions to help you make an informed decision about choosing a Bible:
1. Where am I in my understanding of Scripture? Am I a beginner, or am I looking for in-depth study? Bibles vary in explanatory helps, such as footnotes, book introductions, maps, and word studies.
2. Am I an older or younger reader? Small, medium, and large font sizes are available.
3. Do I want additional prayer helps? Some include meditations and other devotional features.
4. How much do I want to spend? Paper or soft covers are less expensive than hardcover or leather-bound versions. The multivolume Navarre, with its extensive study and inspirational material, is a significant investment.
It can be helpful to have more than one version in your home so you can compare wordings and notes for a wealth of insight. We encourage you to stop in and take a look!
Bibles
Catholic Men's Bible
NABRE Translation - Paperback - Our Sunday Visitor
"No Bible no breakfast, no Bible no bed!"-- Fr. Larry Richards
Well known preacher, teacher, and author Fr. Larry Richards has the God-given gift of being able to meet men right where they are, and his no-holds-barred approach has helped millions draw closer to God and more fully live out their Catholic faith.
Now for the first time, Our Sunday Visitor has combined the trusted NABRE version of the Catholic Bible with the teachings, wisdom, and instruction of Fr. Larry Richards in the Catholic Men's Bible, NABRE.
In 88 inserts, you will be challenged, enlightened, and even amused with topics like:
- The Most Important Question
- The Key to Manhood
- God Has a Plan for Your Life
- Men Strengthen Men
- Sex is Holy
- The Courage to Be a Man
- What a Good Man is Like
- Just Do It!
The combination of Holy Scripture with Fr. Larry's instructional selections gives you a new and easy way to become the man God intended you to be by incorporating Bible study into your daily life - before breakfast, before bed, or any time during the day!
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The New Catholic Answer Bible
NAB Translation
No book in the history of the world has wielded as much influence on humankind as the Holy Bible!
What makes The New Catholic Answer Bible so unique are the answers to questions about Catholic beliefs and practices and their foundation in Scripture. From Where Did the Bible Come From? Are the Seven Sacraments in the Bible? Are Catholics "Born Again"? Why Do Catholic Bibles Have Seventy-three Books? These eighty-eight diverse topics answer tough questions Catholics are asked!
The New Catholic Answer Bible is perfect for those who want to:
Learn more about the Catholic Faith
Increase their knowledge of Scripture and deepen their appreciation for it
Better respond when others ask them about the Catholic Church and its teachings
The New Catholic Answer Bible is a wonderful gift for a family member or friend who is in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or has recently joined the Church.
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The Holy Bible RSV Catholic Red Letter Edition - Burgundy Imitation Leather
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Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible (Rsv2ce) (Second Catholic)
The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible combines exceptional readability, generous margins for journaling and notetaking, and a variety of special features designed to deepen your understanding of the Holy Scriptures.
Thoughtfully crafted by the world's premier Bible designers and featuring the trusted and elegant Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this Bible is perfect for men and women, for individuals and groups, and for high school classrooms and adult faith formation.
Comprehensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church--a feature unique to this Bible--will help you explore the scriptural foundations of Catholic faith and practice. Essays and reading guides from leading Catholic teachers and scholars will enrich your experience of reading and reflecting on the Word of God. And the beautiful, single-column text design will make this Bible a joy to read.
Features include:
The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible reflects the heritage of Ave Maria Press as an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, to be educators in the faith and to make God known, loved, and served through its books and resources.
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Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible (Rsv2ce) (Second Catholic) Brown Imitation Leather
The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible combines exceptional readability, generous margins for journaling and notetaking, and a variety of special features designed to deepen your understanding of the Holy Scriptures.
Thoughtfully crafted by the world's premier Bible designers and featuring the trusted and elegant Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this Bible is perfect for men and women, for individuals and groups, and for high school classrooms and adult faith formation.
Comprehensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church--a feature unique to this Bible--will help you explore the scriptural foundations of Catholic faith and practice. Essays and reading guides from leading Catholic teachers and scholars will enrich your experience of reading and reflecting on the Word of God. And the beautiful, single-column text design will make this Bible a joy to read.
Features include:
The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible reflects the heritage of Ave Maria Press as an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, to be educators in the faith and to make God known, loved, and served through its books and resources.
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B-Douay-Rheims & Clementina Vulgate side by side
The Douay-Rheims Bible is one of the most beautiful and accurate Bibletranslations available with a word-for-word translation of theClementine Vulgate. Having both Bibles side by side allows the readerto follow exactly the vernacular translation. Even those with limitedLatin skills will be able to follow along, using the Douay-Rheimstranslation as an aid. Bound in leather with ornate gold blocked coverand spine, gilded page edges, head and tail bands, and two satinribbons.
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B-Douay-Rheims 1st Communion
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B-GNT Catholic Bible (Latin Vulgate Order)
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B-GNT Pew Bible (Catholic)
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B-Good News Bible - Catholic Ed.BLK w/thumb tabs, guilded edge
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B-Good News Bible Catholic Youth Stained glass look cover
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B-Good News Bible Compact Blue w/Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha-TeV
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Personal Size Edition
The Personal Size Edition of the St. Joseph New American Bible, revised edition includes the complete Old and New Testaments in legible 7-pt. type.
Its compact (4-1/2" x 6-1/16") size and flexible, durable paper cover make this St. Joseph Edition ideal for school and home study. Noteworthy Features- Please log in to review this product
B-NAB-St Joseph Bonded Leather Burgundy- LG print
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B-NAB-St Joseph Giant Print Bible-Imit.Leather Burgundy
Vatican II Constitution on Divine Revelation
Presentation page
Family record
Full-color map
6 1/2 X 9 1/2
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B-NAB-St Joseph-Bon Lether white
This St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible includes the complete Old and New Testaments in large, easy-to-read type. Contains 90 full-color illustrations, more than 70 photographs, an elegant presentation page, self-explanatory maps, a valuable Bible Dictionary, an 8-page family record, and the Rosary and Stations of the Cross in full color. In white leather binding with gold page edging and a colorful ribbon marker, this exquisite, gift-boxed edition of the St. Joseph New American Bible makes a beautiful gift for weddings, RCIA candidates, or any occasion. Durable and attractive, the St. Joseph New American Bible from Catholic Book Publishing will stimulate the whole family to participate in daily reading and study of God\'s Word for many years. Available in black, white, brown, and burgundy bonded leather.
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B-NABRE Catholic Family Bible Burgundy
This World Catholic Press 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 World Catholic Press 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 burgundy padded imitation leather. This Bible can be engraved after purchase.
Noteworthy Features
We invite you to learn more about the New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation here: https: //catholicbookpublishing.com/new-catholic-bible.
View answers to some common questions concerning the New Catholic Bible (NCB) translation here: https: //catholicbookpublishing.com/new-catholic-bible/faqs.
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B-NABRE Catholic Heirloom Burgandy
Introducing the Catholic Family Heirloom Bible, a beautiful and timeless addition to your family's spiritual journey. This Bible is designed to be a cherished heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation, serving as a symbol of your family's faith and devotion.
With its padded burgundy cover, this Bible exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a striking centerpiece in any home. The gold gilded page edges add an extra touch of luxury, while the marker ribbon allows you to easily keep track of your place during readings and prayers.
Inside, you'll find the complete Catholic Bible, featuring both the Old and New Testaments. The text is printed in a clear and easy-to-read font, ensuring that you can enjoy the Scriptures without any distractions. Additionally, this Bible includes a family record section, allowing you to record important milestones and events for generations to come and a full color section titled "In The Arms of God" that highlights relevant verses, prayers and words of encouragement to aid families in getting through troubled times.
The Catholic Family Heirloom Bible provides an opportunity to deepen your spiritual connection and create a lasting legacy for your loved ones. Don't miss out on this exquisite treasure that your family will cherish for years to come.
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B-NABRE Catholic Study Bible Oxford 3rd Edition (Hardcover)
Hardcover
This landmark resource, the first fully-based on the authoritative NABRE translation, contains the trustworthy study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars which have guided and informed students and general readers for 25 years. In this new edition, one-third of the Reading Guide materials are new, and all of the other Guides have been reviewed and revised by their original authors.
The extensive Reading Guide, the focal point of this volume, leads the reader through the Scriptures, book by book. References and background information are clearly laid out to guide the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible. New to this edition is a more extensive treatment of the biblical background, including history and archeology.
Other outstanding features include: a 15-page glossary of special terms and complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical years of the Church. Thirty-two beautiful pages of full-color Oxford Bible Maps come with a place-name index for easy reference.
Perfect for both higher education and clergy, Bible study and general readers, The Catholic Study Bibleis an essential resource for both experienced students and first-time readers.
Note on the Translation:
The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) brings to culmination the work of nearly 100 scholars, including translators, editors, and a subcommittee of Catholic bishops who provided extensive review of the biblical text over a period of many years. The NABRE is the first major amendment to the New American Bible translation since 1991.
It features:
*The first update of the Old Testament since 1970, taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries.
*Complete revision of the Psalter.
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B-NABRE Catholic Study Bible Oxford 3rd Edition (Paper)
*Complete revision of the Psalter.
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B-NABRE Catholic Youth Bible (4th Ed)
Plus, The Catholic Youth Bible includes special features, tools, and articles to help you:
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B-NABRE Catholic Youth Bible (4th Edition) Hardbound
Plus, The Catholic Youth Bible includes special features, tools, and articles to help you:
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B-NABRE Fathers of the Church Bible
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B-NABRE Fireside Study BIble Burgandy Flex Cover
Size: 8 1/2" X 5 3/4" X 1 1/2"
Page-edge indexing
156-page Encyclopedic Dictionary
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B-NABRE New American Bible-NABRE (New American Bible Revised)
The highly anticipated revised edition of The New American Bible (NABRE) is the culmination of years of work by hundreds of scholars, theologians, and bishops. The completely revised translation showcases the latest biblical scholarship, archaeological discoveries, and updated language for readability and accuracy of the original text. Scripture is deeply rooted in the Church's worship and for its expanded use in your own personal study. Allow God's inspired Word to provide guidance in your daily life. Features Include: - Officially approved Catholic translation and resource for understanding Holy Scripture - Up-to-date revisions by scholars covering the latest findings in archaeology and biblical studies - Introductions and outlines provide literary, historical, and cultural background for each book of the Bible - Thousands of in-text study notes explain what you are reading - 16 pages of full-color maps - Durable, leather-like binding, ideal for foil stamping - Fine Bible paper to maximize readability and a beautiful two-color design - Presentation page for gift-giving
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B-NABRE New American Revised
Reflecting the work of nearly 100 scholars and extensively reviewed and approved by the USCCB, the NABRE takes into account the best current scholarship as well as the new discovery of ancient manuscripts that improve our knowledge and understanding of the Biblical text.
With it's extensive notes, commentary, and cross-references, the NABRE will promote a deeper love and understanding of Scripture in the home, parish and school. In addition to its wealth of study material, each Saint Benedict Press NABRE features a 3 year liturgical cycle of Sunday readings, a 2 year liturgical cycle of daily Mass readings, a listing of Popes, and a manual of favorite Catholic prayers.
Features include: Extensive notes, commentary and cross-references, Elegant, readable typesetting, Quality Bible paper, Attractive durable gold foil stamped cover.
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B-NABRE New Catholic Answer Bible LgPrt
Page Edge Indexing
Laminated Softcover
9 1/8" x 6 1/2" x 1 3/8"
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B-NABRE New Catholic Answer BLK/TAN
This Bible features the Fireside Catholic Publishing exclusive Librosario cover. The only Bible with a Pray-Along-Rosary on the back cover. This New American Bible Revised Edition recently released by the Catholic Bishops of the United States features clear and concise explanations of the Catholic Church's teachings on critical issues where they are found in scripture. Questions such as: Aren't Statues a form of Idolatry, Where is Penance found in the Bible, Aren't all Christians Saints?, and Many, many more. Large print text is easily read. Features include: Presentation Page; Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation; Origin, Inspiration and History of the Bible; Three Year Cycle of Readings; Celebration of the Eucharist and Page-edge Indexing.
Great study Bible and the ideal gift for confirmations, graduations and RCIA.
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B-NABRE Prove It Teen
Sometimes the answers aren't enough. Sometimes you want to know why they're the answers.
Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers.
In twenty-five very compelling tabs spread throughout the Bible text, Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible gives the why to the biggest questions of all. To the questions you've been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends ... yourself:
Here is the inspired Word of God. Here is how to read the Bible -- how to understand, to "de-code," what its authors were saying to their particular audiences thousands of years ago. And how to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you today about God, Jesus, Church, prayer, and ... you.
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B-NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition, Catholic Bible, Large Print Edition, Leathersoft, Black, Comfort Print: Holy Bible
A Bible perfect for every-day use with the full Catholic text along with study notes and cross references.
This large print edition of the Holy Scriptures invites you meet God in its pages. The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print(R) text is designed in a classic two-column format and includes extensive cross-references and thousands of study notes by Catholic scholars. The New American Bible, Revised Edition received the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for study and devotional reading.
Features include:
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B-NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition, Catholic Bible, Large Print Edition, Leathersoft, Black, Thumb Indexed, Comfort Print: Holy Bible
A Bible perfect for every-day use with the full Catholic text along with study notes and cross references.
This large print edition of the Holy Scriptures invites you meet God in its pages. The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print(R) text is designed in a classic two-column format and includes extensive cross-references and thousands of study notes by Catholic scholars. The New American Bible, Revised Edition received the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for study and devotional reading.
Features include:
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B-NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition, Catholic Bible, Large Print Edition, Leathersoft, Brown, Comfort Print: Holy Bible
A Bible perfect for every-day use with the full Catholic text along with study notes and cross references.
This large print edition of the Holy Scriptures invites you meet God in its pages. The exclusive Catholic Comfort Print(R) text is designed in a classic two-column format and includes extensive cross-references and thousands of study notes by Catholic scholars. The New American Bible, Revised Edition received the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for study and devotional reading.
Features include:
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