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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B-Breakthrough GNT Hardbound (Good News)
Using the Good News translation, Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics was created for young people leaving childhood and entering adolescence. Its 10 special features were created to help make the Bible easier for young people to read and understand.
They will learn about the great people of the Bible, and will see how God has been breaking through in human history and connecting with humanity for thousands of years. Most important, they will discover, in the Bible, how God's messages to key people of faith have meaning for life today.
This New Edition Features:
New inserts that focus on Catholic Prayers and Catholic Teachings Updated Pray It! Study It! Live It! articles that help young people apply the lessons of the Bible to their lives New streamlined navigation that enables young people to find passages quickly and easily
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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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B-Arabic Bible-Today's Arabic Version
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B-Breakthrough NABRE for Young Catholics (Revised)
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B-Didache Bible GR w/Commentaries based on Catechism Leather
The Didache Bible presents extensive commentaries, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, for each of the books of the Holy Bible. It also includes numerous apologetical inserts to assist the reader in understanding the Church's teachings on current issues.
It uses the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition translation of the complete text of Sacred Scriptures, Old and New Testaments. This Bible version is considered by many Catholic leaders and authors, including Peter Kreeft and Scott Hahn, as the most beautiful English translation of the Bible today.
The Didache Bible is a valuable resource for students and those participating in Scripture studies. Ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and intended to be accessible by all Catholics in its level of scriptural scholarship.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
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B-ESV-The Augustine Bible, Catholic Edition
The Augustine Bible features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and a durable matte cover to ensure that you can use and treasure this Bible for years to come. Printed in Italy, The Augustine Bible features the English Standard Version® Catholic Edition translation, which some consider to be the best available English translation of the Bible.
Special Features:
◊ Smyth sewn with foil stamping under anti-scuff matte lamination.
◊ Encased in a rigid Wibalin® slipcase with foil stamping.
◊ 1,232 pages, plus 8 - page, full-color map
◊ Font is called Lexicon – Regular. The size is 8.68/10.42
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B-Gift Bible: Nabre (Revised)
A birthday
A wedding
A Confirmation
A graduation
A First Communion
A new convert
Or "just because"
this beautiful gift edition of the New American Bible, Revised Edition, includes the complete Old and New Testaments.
The full-size (6" x 9") is designed in an in an easy-to-read, 9.75 font. The rich beige, simulated leather cover features chocolate brown embossed accents. The soft, simulated leather cover sets it apart from other gift Bibles. The corners have been rounded and the edges are gilded adding to the elegance of this Bible. Customers will be able to touch the cover through the carefully designed cut-out in the front of the accompanying gift box. The inside pages are formatted to allow for tabbing.
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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 Youth Stained glass look cover
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B-NAB RE-First Communion Bible NAVY w/Gold lettering
This distinctive gift edition of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) features an illuminating section that includes the prayers of the Rosary as well as the Scripture verses that relate to all 20 Mysteries; a concise explanation of the seven Sacraments; helpful charts that provide Jesus\' miracles and parables in chronological order; and self-explaining New Testament maps. A lovely commemorative Presentation Page, classic gold-stamped navy blue flexible cover, durable binding, and gilded edges complete this most meaningful First Communion gift for a special recipient.
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B-NAB RE-First Communion Bible WHT (NO die cut tabs)
This distinctive gift edition of the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE) features an illuminating section that includes the prayers of the Rosary as well as the Scripture verses that relate to all 20 Mysteries; a concise explanation of the seven Sacraments; helpful charts that provide Jesus\' miracles and parables in chronological order; and self-explaining New Testament maps. A lovely commemorative Presentation Page, classic gold-stamped white flexible cover, durable binding, and gilded edges complete this most meaningful First Communion gift for a special recipient.
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B-NAB St Joseph Giant Print (Revised)
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B-NAB-Saint Joseph Burgundy - Large Type
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 burgundy 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-NAB-Saint Joseph Large Print BLK
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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-Saint Joseph Wedding Fine Art Ed
This St. Joseph New American Bible includes the complete Old and New Testaments in large, easy-to-read type with detailed, understandable footnotes and cross references. This official Catholic translation contains 90 full-color illustrations and 70 photographs, an elegant presentation page, maps, and a valuable Bible dictionary in a white padded binding with gold page edging, making this gift-boxed edition a beautiful gift for weddings, RCIA candidates, or any occasion. Durable and attractive, the St. Joseph New American Bible will stimulate the whole family to participate in daily reading and study of God\'s Word for many years.
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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 LG type Blk Leather guilded edges
This Large Type Edition of the St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) is a welcome addition to the expanding line of NCB offerings. Both the text and the rich explanatory footnotes of this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation are set in very readable fonts.
A fine companion for the spiritual journey, this edition is intended to be used by Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, as well as for private devotion and group study. The convenient 61/2" x 91/4" format comes in an attractive variety of colors, bindings, and price points. This Bible can be engraved after purchase.
Enhanced Features
Other Noteworthy Features
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B-NAB-St Joseph's compact edition Magnetic flap RED
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 6-1/2") size makes this St. Joseph Edition an ideal companion for the spiritual journey. Noteworthy Features- Please log in to review this product
B-NAB-St Joseph's compact Magnetic flap GREEN
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 6-1/2") size makes this St. Joseph Edition an ideal companion for the spiritual journey. Noteworthy Features- Please log in to review this product
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-NAB-St Josephs compact WHT
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B-NAB-St. Joseph BRN Guilded Fancy
The popular Medium-Size Gift Edition of the St. Joseph New American (Catholic) Bible from Catholic Book Publishing contains the complete Old and New Testaments in easy-to-read type, as well as many helpful aids for easy Bible reading including new maps, full-color illustrations, and Family Record. The beautiful and elegant features of this high-quality, medium-size (5-1/2\ x 8\) St. Joseph New American Bible include supple material, blind embossing, foil stamping, precise stitching, and decorative gilding to provide an exquisite and unique package for the Word of God. Flexible brown imitation leather cover. An unparalleled Catholic Bible gift from Catholic Book Publishing.
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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
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B-NABRE Catholic Personal Study Bible
*Complete revision of the Psalter.
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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)
slipcase, 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 Bible is an essential resource for both experienced students and first-time readers. The New American Bible Revised Edition: 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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