The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Compact Edition, Zipper Duradera: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition Black, Zipper Duradera

Well presented and as always well written I would 100% recommend you read your bible and if you don’t own one you should buy one

What a wonderful Bible to have. The first thing that stands out is its size: it is easy to carry around, and the fact that it is a hardcover makes it more durable and suited for the purpose.It is also a "family Bible", with several pages added to it at the front, with pages to commemorate Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, Matrimony, the names of siblings, children and grandchildren, making it a very personal item to own.Some have noted the small print: I estimate it around 8-9pts. With glasses on I have no difficulty reading it, in fact the print is much more convenient to read than some of the pocket-sized Bibles I have owned in the past.There are dividers between chunks of scripture throughout, which makes devotional reading much easier. The divisions, if I am correct, roughly correspond to how the Lectionary would divide up the text.There are appendices at both the end of the Old and the New Testament, offering brief explanations of starred verses.At the very back of the book is a short collection of devotional prayers, such as the Apostle's Creed, the Anima Christi, or the De Profundis; and it also lists the mysteries of the Holy Rosary with Bible readings for each, making this Bible a very useful personal devotional tool as well.I originally bought this as a gift, but I think I will be buying a copy for myself as well, along with a few other spares to give away – fortunately the price is very reasonable!

I love this little bible. The cover is realistic imitation leather, not that “ leather soft” rubbery feel like others. Gilded edges, good zipper with miraculous medal ( could have been metal rather than plastic, but ok). I didn’t realise there would be an appendix with the verses marked with an asterisk having a reference in the back. The font is small but surprisingly clear and easy to read. There is a family Bible section in the front and I like the way it’s all laid out. There is a little ghosting through the pages but they’re not as tissue thin as I’d have expected in such a compact edition. Feels nice in the hand and is a great size for taking to Holy Hour and Exposition. It’s the RSV translation which is easily readable without compromising on faithfulness to the original text. Very pleased!

I bought the Revised Standard Version following a discussion about translations and versions at a parish study group I have started attending.This is an English update of an American update of the King James / Authorised Version. Much of the language used is familiar - the poetic beauty of the King James all seems to be there but without some of the more antique language. I understand it also steers more towards textual accuracy than general modern-language equivalence. So spot on as far as I am concerned.I ought to mention to non-catholics that the "Catholic Edition" bit doesn't mean the translation is different but that it includes the extra Old Testament books and passages which Protestants call the Apocrypha (and Catholics call deutero-canonical) which are missing from some editions.The book itself is a nice neat package - easily fitting into a coat pocket or bag. It has several decorated introductory pages with spaces for dedication, family tree and similar making it suitable as a gift from godparents etc.The typeface is small but very clear on fine paper. Perfect for young eyes (which mine aren't) and very good for all others.

This is a wonderful Bible translation. Only comment is the text is very small indeed and requires stronger than normal reading glasses to read it.

Ok pages are a bit thin but I found this to be the case for most Bibles. This has a hardcover to protect the pages and also an integrated bookmark. I’m currently not religious but it’s a must read for those looking to understand Christianity from a Catholic perspective. From what I understand this RSV version is standard from an academic perspective. Just hoped the symbol was more properly centred

a very good quality bible

Pages are very thin but it's a Bible, it's to be expected. Very good size for if you want to carry your Bible around with you. Words are readable and good size.