The Jerusalem Bible - Reader's Edition

 Reissued for the first time in over a decade, The Jerusalem Bible, Reader's Edition carries the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church. It meets the need for a modern translation based on the most reliable ancient texts. the bible includes the complete canon of Holy Scripture, including the deuterocanonical books; An English translation that is as close as possible to the literal meaning of the ancient texts; Traditional, non-inclusive language; Brief introductions to each book that orient the reader to the historical setting; Limited footnotes where necessary to clarify only the literal meaning of the text; Portable 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" x 1 7/8" trim size; 8 point text; Single column format;Footnotes;  and is a Jacketed Hardcover