The New Revised Standard Version is the "standard" translation used by mainline Protestant churches, Orthodox churches, and by many Catholics. The NRSV debuted in 1989 and is owned by the National Council of Churches, which is the leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States representing thirty-five denominations with forty-five million members in more than 100,000 churches across the country. They have chosen HarperCollins to be the exclusive licensor of the translation for the world (nonexclusively in the UK).

The New Revised Standard Version is...

The New Revised Standard Version is the "standard" translation used by mainline Protestant churches, Orthodox churches, and by many Catholics. The NRSV debuted in 1989 and is owned by the National Council of Churches, which is the leading force for ecumenical cooperation among Christians in the United States representing thirty-five denominations with forty-five million members in more than 100,000 churches across the country. They have chosen HarperCollins to be the exclusive licensor of the translation for the world (nonexclusively in the UK).

The New Revised Standard Version is...

The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of the original Hebrew and Greek texts and is the most commonly used translation by the global Catholic Church.

This special Catholic edition includes:

• The Catholic Scriptures with inclusive language
• Imprimatur
• Anglicized text
• Special lightweight Bible paper
• Introductory materials for every book
• Timeline of Catholic Church and world history
• Concordance to help readers find specific words and...

The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of the original Hebrew and Greek texts and is the most commonly used translation by the global Catholic Church.

This special Catholic edition includes:

• The Catholic Scriptures with inclusive language
• Imprimatur
• Anglicized text
• Special lightweight Bible paper
• Introductory materials for every book
• Timeline of Catholic Church and world history
• Concordance to help readers find specific words and...

Now available in the popular thinline size, perfect for personal use, for travel, or for gift giving, the New Revised Standard Version Bible is the most trusted, accurate, and readable translation of the Bible available, approved for use by all major Christian denominations.

"I view the NRSV translation to be the finest English Bible we have today. Its scholarship is impeccable. The English is accurate, approachable, and readable. It is excellent for both public and private use. I recommend it highly."
-- Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

"Ever since it was first published, I have recommended it to students as the most reliable English translation for study purposes, and as the best for public reading in the church."
-- Marcus J. Borg, author of The Heart of Christianity

"The New Revised Standard...

"I view the NRSV translation to be the finest English Bible we have today. Its scholarship is impeccable. The English is accurate, approachable, and readable. It is excellent for both public and private use. I recommend it highly."
-- Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

"Ever since it was first published, I have recommended it to students as the most reliable English translation for study purposes, and as the best for public reading in the church."
-- Marcus J. Borg, author of The Heart of Christianity

"The New Revised Standard...

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The New Revised Standard Version is the most trusted, most accepted, and most accurate English translation of the Holy Bible available today. Now it's economically priced for personal use or gift giving, and for landmark celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, confirmations, or first communions.

The Catholic Gift Bible includes the following features:

• A special introduction to the Catholic spiritual life and to every book of the Bible
• Full-color presentation pages for...

The Ideal On-the-Go Portable Bible

The Go-Anywhere Thinline Bible is the perfect size to go with you anywhere whether you take it to church or small group or put it in your carry-on luggage for travel. One touch will tell you why this distinctive Bible will be your constant companion.

Features Include: Less than 1 inch thickEasy-to-read 9-point type in a double-column settingFine Bible paper to maximize readability and portabilityConcordance for finding key versesPresentation page and maps

The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is recognized in scholarly circles as the most...