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Notes and introductions by Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB,
eminent biblical scholar and member of the Pontifical
Biblical Commission
Liturgical introductions by Dom James Leachman OSB of
the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy
• The first Catholic Bible that brings together the exact
English texts as read in the Mass
• Reference tables for Scripture readings of the Church’s year
- Mass readings for both Sundays and Weekdays
- Liturgy of the Hours (‘Breviary’ or ‘Divine Office’):
full listing of the Psalms and Canticles of the 4-week cycle
• Index showing where passages from the Bible are read
during the liturgical year
• Explanation of the Cycles of Readings and Liturgy of the Hours
• Full Directory of Office of Readings for 1- and 2-year cycles
• Explanation of the centrality of Scripture in the life of the
Church, summarising Dei Verbum
• Two introductions to each book of the Bible:
- Historical context and authorship
- Use of the book in the Catholic liturgy and the
Church’s year
• new footnotes using the most up-to-date scholarship;
marginal references; Imprimatur, to guarantee the notes are
in conformity with Catholic teaching
• Timeline of the main events in Biblical history
• 4 Bible Maps, including New and Old Testament Palestine,
and the Journeys of St Paul, plus index of main places
mentioned
• Index of Biblical themes with Glossary
145 mm x 96 mm
section-sewn, header bands and 3 marker ribbons; leather-look cover
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