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. An excellent version for detailed Bible study, the ESV-CE Bible also possesses a beauty, clarity and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. The Deluxe Soft-tone edition features a beautiful blue-grey cover, inlaid with silver foil, and two ribbon markers for bookmarking your favourite verses. This premium quality Bible will be loved by anyone looking for a Bible they can keep and delight in for years to come. The Deluxe Soft-tone edition also makes a truly special gift that will be cherished by friends and loved ones.

Other features include:

• 9.5 pt font size
• An award-winning typeface
• Inline chapter headings
• Inline chapter numbers
• 12 maps
• White paper from sustainable sources