The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible

This beautiful little treasure arrived several days early! The publisher packaged it in its own protective cardboard box, which kept it safe during shipping. This is a very nice compact Bible for the price. It fits great into a purse, bag, backpack, etc. The gold-toned zippered case is great, and the gold-toned Miraculous Medal zipper-pull is the perfect touch. It's the perfect "Grab-and-Go" Bible! A priest recently recommended the RSV translation to me. This Bible contains the complete RSV Catholic Bible (Oxford Press), with a brief introduction, pages for family history entries, a 14-page appendix, and three pages of common Catholic prayers and devotions. The pages are edged with gold. The vinyl case is sewn and well-made, soft and matte with a faux leather grain that is comfortable in the hand, not rubbery, shiny, or sticky. The pages are thin, but not overly so, but be careful if you decide to highlight or underline. The print is small, but that's to be expected with a compact Bible. My only wish is that the publisher had also printed "Holy Bible" on the front of the case, because it only appears on the spine. I am very pleased and excited to have this highly portable and high quality compact Bible. It would make a thoughtful gift, too!

I didn’t realize the text was so small!

This little bible is absolutely perfect! The cover is beautiful, high quality leather sewn perfectly with a rich gold zipper and medal on the zipper pull. The paper is the typical rather thin Bible paper necessary for a thin edition, but pleasant to the touch and the font is easily read. The RSVCE translation is word for word and easily recognizable. I keep this in the console of my car, and it is easily slipped into my tote or purse.

Very nice cover, print is a little small but thats to be expected since it is compact. Love the miraculous medal on the zipper.

This is a perfect-size Catholic Bible for anyone seeking a small, compact, and attractive Bible to carry. It also makes a great gift for students. The print is small.

Stunningly beautiful little bible. So glad i bought this for myself. Initially I intended for it to be a bible I could commute with because it’s so compact and lightweight. However I might make this my night bible as well. Reason being because it is so light weight and comfortable to hold in one hand which I can’t say about any of my other bibles that are regular book size. Also the quaint beauty of it inspires me so much that i don’t know if i will even mark up or highlight it. The only downside is the text is somewhat small but honestly it is still very readable and not that big of a problem. It’s a very good trade off for it’s compactness. Think i’m going to buy a second one as a backup in case i wear this one out or lose it. Would hate for it to be discontinued and not have one (that’s how much i love it). Would also be a perfect gift for any catholic or individual leaning towards God. Update 2 months later : be cautious that the gilted gold words are only printed on and after too much contact/rubbing they will fade. In my case i spilled something on the back bind and tried to rub off the smudge with a towel.. not a good idea as the words started to fade. Probably a good idea to avoid touching them much less rubbing them. I took the precaution of buying a fine tip gold pen and re-etched over the words to make sure they never fade. Might be a little much but just a avoud rubbing on words and it should be fine.

If you are looking for a travel catholic Bible this is a must have. Contains the 73 book catholic cannon. The size is perfect. Fits snug in a pant pocket. Fits well in a jacket pocket. Just wish I could find this in real leather.

The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable and accessible translation of the Scriptures. The text is clear and easy to read, making it suitable for both study and personal reflection. I appreciate the inclusion of the deuterocanonical books, which are essential for Catholic readers. The thoughtful annotations and introductions help provide context and enhance understanding of the passages. Overall, this Bible serves as a valuable resource for spiritual growth and exploration of faith. Highly recommend for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Scriptures!

Hardback compact book, small print, pages are semi see through but not the worst quality, full catholic bible with book mark ribbon. I was led to believe by the reviews that this bible had a zipped cover and tabs. It does not. I'm not sure which bible they were reviewing.

I have several Bibles and I know how not-portable Catholic Bibles usually are. I needed a small Bible that I can bring everywhere I go. At first I was hesitating to buy this Bible because of the zipper. But now that I have it in my hands, the zipper is actually smooth and doesn’t make that annoying sound like the sound I heard from my other Bible that also has a zipper (the zipper is not silent! It does make sound but not “the” annoying sound). I know it doesn’t sound like a big deal, but for me it does! Because I don’t want to cringe every time I use the zipper. The font size is small but it’s readable. I’m very happy with this compact Bible! Especially because it’s RSV-CE. I recommend this Bible for travellers. This Bible has: - Dogmatic Constitution - List of measures and weights in the Bible - Useful footnotes - Appendixes in the back of Old and New Testaments - Prayers and devotions This Bible doesn’t have: - Maps - Bookmark ribbons (hence I’ve made my own) I’ve made my own ribbons: pink for Old Testament, and blue for New Testament. I hope that my review helps you get convinced to buy this portable Bible! God Bless!

Era da un sacco che cercavo una Bibbia in inglese come la CEI 74 e finalmente ho trovato questa! Mi è arrivata prima del previsto nonostante fosse spedita dall’America (ci ha messo 5 giorni). Arrivata perfettamente intatta e nuova. È piccola, le pagine sono molto sottili e quindi un po’ delicate però ci sta. È piccola ma non troppo. In generale sono moooolto contenta!!

Pages are very thin and I am unreasonably nervous about the zip breaking. The nature of the design means it is hard to flick through pages and keen open without fear of breaking the spine. I am happy with my purchase though, I use it to go on trips and have the word of God with me

Received the bible in very good condition . Compact and very nice. Fonts are small but very readable .