Which Bible is Right for Me?
Finding the Bible that is right for you can seem like a daunting task, but it needn't be.
Here are some of the newer, popular offerings.
The Word on Fire Bible
In its own words, the Word on Fire Bible is "a groundbreaking new book introducing readers to the strange, colorful world of the Bible. It was designed to appeal not just to Christians, but to nonbelievers, searchers, and those with far more questions than answers."
The Word on Fire Bible includes commenary from Bishop Robert Barron, as well as artwork and commentary from some of the greatest saints, artists, mystics and scholars, including Augustine, G.K. Chesterton, Bishop Fulton Sheen, and many more.
The Word on Fire Bible uses the NRSV-CE translation, which has been lauded by academics and the Church for its accuracy and readability.
The Word on Fire Bible is offered in five volumes:
- Vol 1 — Gospels
- Vol 2 — Acts
- Vol 3 — The Pentateuch
- Vol 4 — The Promised Land
- Vol 5 — Exile and Return
The Great Adventure Catholic Bible
The official Bible for Father Mike Schmitz's "Bible in a Year," The Great Adventure Catholic Bible is one of the most popular versions of the Bible selling today, from Ascension Press. Its color-coded Catechism references and ribbon markers make it approachable, especially for newer readers.
In addition to its color-coded learning system, The Great Adventure Catholic Bible also includes The Bible in a Year reading plan, 21 explanatory articles, 70 key event call-outs, 19 helpful charts, 16 full-color maps, and many other helpful features to aid your understanding.
The Didache Bible
The Didache Bible includes the Old and New Testaments from the RSV2CE, presented alongside "extensive explanatory and apologetical commentaries based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church."
Also included in the Didache Bible are 27 full-color biblical maps, including the journeys of Christ, Scripture passages for personal meditation, an exensive glossary, over 100 apologetical explanations that help to answer common questions about the faith, and much more. From Ignatius Press.
The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Billed as the best of what is old and new, The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible contains the whole of Scripture, Old and New Testament, in a single volume. Using the RSV2CE translation, extensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible draws insights "from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition and interpretation through the ages."
Key features include introductions and outlines for every book of the Bible, over 17 thousand footnotes covering every chapter of the Bible, over 25 charts on the chronology, kings and parables, 50+ maps on the geography of the Bible, and 1,700 cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
At St. Mary's Bookstore, we offer imprinting in silver or gold on the cover of your Bible, provided the book is purchased here and the cover is adequate to be printed upon.