Coming this spring, the Catholic Study Bible: NT

Yep, tis true!

Catholic Study Bible: New Testament

Commentary by Scott Hahn, Curtis Mitch, and Dennis Walters

Available April 2010

The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.

This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Church’s guidelines for biblical interpretation.

Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts.

“With copious historical and theological notes, incisive commentary and tools for study, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament is outstanding for private devotion, personal study and Bible study groups. It is excellent for evangelization and apologetics as well!”
— Stephen Ray, Host of The Footprints of God series; Author of Upon This Rock

“Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.”
— David Currie Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic

“The Ignatius Study Bible is a triumph of both piety and scholarship in the best Catholic tradition: simply the most useful succinct commentary that any Christian or other interested person could hope for.”
— Erasmo Leiva, Author, Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word

I'll soon be listing other spring titles from Ignatius Press, which include new books by Michael O'Brien, Joseph Pearce, and Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, among others.

Comments

[Jackson]

Is the commentary the same that has appeared thus far in individual publications of each book?

[brendon]

Is this going to have the same content as the individual New Testament volumes, or will there be some differences? Would it be worth picking up the both the combined New Testament and the individual volumes on particular books? I ask this as someone who will have to begin writing practice homilies in a little less than two years.

[Timothy]

Looks great! I like that you included a doctrinal index and concise concordance. It certainly increases the usefulness of this edition. Is there a tentative schedule for the release of the Old Testament books yet?

[Jakian Thomist]

Fantastic! I am really looking forward to it!

Thank you Scott Hahn and Ignatius Press

[Paul H]

Awesome! And the price is very reasonable too ($29.95 list price, with an even lower sale price at the link above, at least for now). I expected the price to be at least $40, considering the huge time and effort that must have gone into this volume. Even at $40 it would be a bargain as compared to buying all the individual volumes. Hopefully the lower price will result in more people buying and using this volume.

I absolutely plan to buy this study Bible soon after it is released, and I will consider whether there is anyone who would like this as a gift.

[Jack]

I hope the margins are wide enough for notes!!

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OK, I pre-ordered it last week. I am waiting patiently.

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Patiently!

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[Joe]

Wide Margins
Wide Margins
Wide Margins!

Bible layout is a big deal since editions are used for such a long time. Better to up the price to cover the cost and have it look good. This one will sell regardless.

[Sharon]

I too would like to know if this study bible reproduces what is in the individual volumes. Each individual volume is about $20 Australian.

[Mark Brumley]

Here are some details:

Wide margins, indeed.

Mostly the same commentary and notes as the individual NT volumes, but some changes, revisions, etc. Plus, some new essays.

Doctrinal index, concise concordance, other study helps, including new full-color maps.

OT books slated to begin pub in Fall 2010. We'll see how much faster the OT books will come out--certainly faster than NT.

[Rich Leonardi]

Fantastic news, Mark. I lead a handful of Bible studies and apostolates and will definitely be recommending -- and using -- this new Bible.

[Fred]

Is there any hope that the Bishops will loosen the grip of the New American bible on the Liturgy? An option to use another approved text would be helpful.

[Joe]

Sounds geat.

[Jackson]

Any possibility of seeing some sample pages?