NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Magnolia Hardcover (Global Cover Series) : Holy Bible

A Bible with a beautiful cover and includes the full catholic text, perfect to take with you anywhere you go. Enjoy the beautiful and sacred Holy Scriptures. This edition includes the complete Catholic canon, as well as resources, book introductions, and maps to help you discover the treasures in its pages. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible in a compact easy-to-carry size Anglicized text Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Articles providing an understanding of fundamental Catholic beliefs and practices Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Concordance for finding key verses Bible Maps are a visual representation of the locations where key events take place in the Bible Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Clear and readable 8.5 print About this Global Cover Collection Edition: The magnolia is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Americas, and it has been cultivated for centuries for its beauty and fragrance. The magnolia tree has a symbolic significance in Christianity. Magnolia flowers have been used in religious ceremonies and represent purity, endurance, and kindness because they maintain their beauty and fragrance even after death. They are also said to symbolize the selfless sacrifice that Jesus Christ made through his crucifixion, with their flowers adorned with stamen resembling thorns.