The Official Catholic Liturgical Bible for England, Wales and Scotland from Advent 24

For the moment a young person steps fully into the life of the Church - a Bible as significant and lasting as the faith they are affirming. The ESV-CE Confirmation Edition is the official Catholic liturgical Bible for England, Wales and Scotland from Advent 2024, presented in a rich purple hardback designed especially for older children and young adults preparing for Confirmation. Translated by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this essentially literal, fully Anglicised edition brings the precision of the original Hebrew and Greek into clear, contemporary English - the same text now heard at Mass. The distinctive purple cover, orange ribbon marker, and orange endpapers make this edition immediately recognisable as a Confirmation gift - beautiful to receive, and built to accompany a lifetime of growing faith. Features:* Complete ESV-CE text, Old and New Testament, including deuterocanonical books* Official liturgical Bible for England, Wales and Scotland from Advent 2024* Rich purple hardback - designed for Confirmation* Orange ribbon marker and orange endpapers* Double-column layout with explanatory footnotes* British text, fully Anglicised throughout* White paper from sustainable sources* 234 x 156 mmThe ideal Confirmation gift for older children and young adults entering fully into the life of the Catholic Church.