The Holy Bible : English Standard Version containing the Old and New Testaments (Catholic edition with deuterocanonical books)

Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its rendering of key words and phrases. Created by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this Catholic edition of the ESV is fully Anglicized and features the deuterocanonical books in the Catholic Bible, such as a Tobit, Judith and the Wisdom of Solomon.

Presented in a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV-CE Bible offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is perfect for everyday use. There’s no better way to introduce young readers to God’s Word for the first time than with the ESV Catholic Children’s Bible.

Featuring the full ESV text, it includes 16 plates of stunning, brightly coloured illustrations from artist Skylar White that bring to life some of the most beloved stories of the Bible.

With a blue ribbon marker and multi-coloured endpapers, this is a Bible that children will be drawn to and will treasure throughout their journey of faith. Other features include:9.5 pt font sizeBritish textDouble-column layoutAn award-winning typefaceInline chapter headingsInline chapter numbers12 pages mapsWhite paper from sustainable sourcesHardback binding Colour Illustrated endpapers featuring 'This book belongs to:'Features 16 beautiful illustrations by Skylar WhiteBlue ribbon markerSilver head and tail bands