Product Overview This Personal Size Edition of the St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) is a perfect companion for daily prayer, meditation, and devotion. In a convenient 5 x 8 format, this Bible goes where you go, making Gods Word your daily companion. Readers acclaim the New Catholic Bible for its doctrinal orthodoxy, as well as its lyrical, dignified language compared to other versions. This high-quality translation is perfect for private devotion and study, and readers report that it is fresh, clear, and meaningful. The explanatory footnotes of this faithful, reader-friendly Catholic Bible feature a distinctly pastoral tone. Customers love the easy-to-read font and the opaque, bright white pages This student edition, intended for use by Catholics during prayer, meditation, and private study, has a 5 x 8 format. Enhanced Features Clear and dignified New Catholic Bible translation Extensive explanatory footnotes reflecting consensus of Catholic scholarship Elegant, durable, craftsman-quality binding Beautifully illustrated family record section Mysteries of the Rosary and Stations of the Cross 8 vibrantly-colored maps Miracles and Parables of Jesus Over 80 glossy, full-color illustrations Discovering Your Bible section Old and New Testament timelines Key Ideas in the Bible section Lavish panoramic illustrations Noteworthy Features Words of Christ inred Learning about Your Bible section 30 self-explaining maps The Bible and Catholic Life section Over 100 photographs, illustrations, charts, and maps of the Holy Land Doctrinal Bible index Helpful Bible dictionary Sunday Gospels for complete three-year cycle