The New Testament and Psalms

Perfect mini Bible! I needed a smaller version to read from, and this is very handy, similar to holding a mass market paperback. The cover and pages have a nice, quality feel them as well.

My son was getting back into reading the Bible. This is nice and small and easy to take with you.

Absolutely beautifully written the holy scripture the word of God every time I open my little Bible I know God is speaking to me. Also, the psalms or for every day of reading and the good Lord will lead you to the exact Psalm that you need for that day.

This is the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition; very reliable translation. (This is NOT the translation that went in for some silly, politically correct "inclusive language" changes.) Small, compact book's type font is amazingly easy to read. My one criticism is that the paperback binding looks and feels less durable than the earlier hardback version of this same small Bible I already had. (I needed a second copy.) It's worth looking for (and probably paying a little more for) the hardback version.

Light enough to travel with, and print small but readable

I have never owned the Ignatius Bible before, but after owning this little book, I can understand why so many people recommend this translation. The RSV-2CE is a modern, readable translation that doesn't sacrifice the beauty of scripture to achieve accessibility. It also remains faithful to Catholic teaching. For example, using the familiar "Hail, full, of grace!" in Gabriel's salutation, instead of "favored one," a rendering common in Protestant bibles. Having owned or read almost every translation from the Douay-Rheims to the NABRE, I believe I have found my go-to translation for devotional reading and study. The layout is readable and well-spaced; despite being pocket-sized, this little book is very easy to read and does not cause eye strain. The large chapter numbers and bolded section headings in the scripture make passages easy to find. The paper is also a good weight, and is not overly thin like many bibles. However, I had to give this paperback 3 stars because of the binding. I have only owned the bible for a few weeks, and only in the last week have I begun to use it with regularity. The signatures have already begun to separate from the binding despite the book spending most of its time on a shelf or table. In addition, the paper cover is very stiff. It doesn't bend with the pages, which not only pulls the pages from the glue, but also creases the cover very badly and causes tearing near the spine. This is an excellent NT translation with equally excellent layout, but the binding is very poor. I highly recommend the Ignatius Bible (RSV-2CE) for it's readability and beautiful language, as well as its superb formatting and layout. However, if you are interested in purchasing this NT- Psalms edition, save your pennies and buy the more durable imitation leather cover.

Excellent Bible

Nice edition handy size, clear easy to read text, my favorite translation. As I get older I find more and more that the only parts of the Bible I consistently turn to are the NT and Psalms so this one is perfect for me.

The perfect pocket gospel, just as Pope Francis encourages us to carry!

Very easy to carry around and also quality is v good.. The pages are yellowish not pure white..

Nice edition