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Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition

Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition

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The Catholic Bible that Teaches You How to Read It, Now in Its Second Edition.

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible makes the complexity of reading the Bible simple. The only version that incorporates Jeff Cavins’ color-coded Bible Timeline® Learning System within the words of Scripture, this Bible shows Catholics how to read the Word of God they so deeply desire to understand. The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition now includes more color-coded features than ever before.

With exclusive color coding, insightful articles, detailed charts, and more, The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition leads Catholics page by page, chapter by chapter, through the story of Scripture. It reveals the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together, making Scripture easier to read and remember. It takes away the confusion of not knowing where to begin and the frustration of not understanding what you’re reading.

After years of struggling to read and understand Scripture, hundreds of thousands of Catholics have discovered a deeper relationship with God through this one-of-a-kind Bible. There has never been another Bible like it.

Don’t Just Read the Words of the Bible … Understand Them.

Features:

  • Understand where each book belongs within salvation history with color coding based on The Bible Timeline® Learning System, created by biblical scholar Jeff Cavins
  • [NEW!] Follow along with the chart-topping podcast using The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ featuring Jeff Cavins reading plan
  • [NEW!] Make connections between the Catholic Faith’s two most important books with color-coded Catechism references according to the Foundations of Faith approach
  • See the key details of every time period with 12 Timeline charts that provide a visual overview of the Bible, including: important characters, key events, geography, major covenants, world rulers, and contemporary events in secular history
  • Start every time period with an understanding of the historical and literary context using 12 articles that give an overall summary of each period of salvation history
  • [NEW!] Start every book with a footnote introducing the main themes, literary style, author, story, and more, including 32 entirely new footnotes
  • Never miss an important moment in Scripture with 70 key event callouts that provide a brief description of milestones in the biblical narrative
  • Understand the big picture of God’s amazing plan for humanity with 7 articles that introduce and explain the major covenants between God and his people
  • [NEW!] Visualize the locations of key stories with 16 redesigned, full-color maps that bring the biblical story to life
  • Pay special attention to what the Lord is saying to you with the words of Jesus printed in red
  • [NEW!] Always remember where you left off with 3 ribbon markers
  • [NEW!] Visualize how every book of the Bible fits together with a free copy of The Bible Timeline Chart (included in the box)
  • Read with confidence because all the content in this Catholic Bible has been granted the Nihil obstat and Imprimatur
  • Read Scripture for years with a binding that is sewn and glued for extra durability

Catholic Translation: Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition

Binding: Smyth Sewn

Typesetter: 2K Denmark

Get the Bible Trusted by Hundreds of Thousands of Catholics. It Is the Only Bible You Will Ever Need.

Leatherlike Details

The Leatherlike version of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition comes with a keepsake box and a free copy of The Bible Timeline Chart.

Paper: 40 gsm Cream

SKU: 9781954882720
ISBN: 9781954882720
Format: Leatherlike
Weight: 3.309 lb
Dimensions: W: 6.375" H: 9.375" D: 1.75"
Page Count: 1538
Case Count: 8
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2024
Author(s): Jeff Cavins, Mary Healy, Peter Williamson, Andrew Swafford, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Patricia Isaacs
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: English

Paperback Details

Now available in a volume-discounted paperback edition, this Bible will help your parish, school, or small group read and understand the story of salvation. See images for bulk discount structure. Discounts are applied at checkout.

Paperback version does not have ribbons and does not include a copy of The Bible Timeline Chart.

Paper: 40 gsm Cream

SKU: 9781954882737
ISBN: 9781954882737
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.59 lb
Dimensions: W: 6.0" H: 9.0"
Page Count: 1584
Case Count: 10
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2024
Author(s): Jeff Cavins, Mary Healy, Peter Williamson, Andrew Swafford, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Patricia Isaacs
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: English

Large Print Details

The Word of God is even easier to read in large print! This version features large, 11.25pt font that’s easy on the eyes.

The Large Print version of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition comes with a keepsake box and a free copy of The Bible Timeline Chart.

Paper: 40 gsm Cream

SKU: 9781954882744
ISBN: 9781954882744
Format: Faux Leather
Weight: 4.14 lb
Dimensions: W: 6.75" H: 10.0" D: 1.75"
Page Count: 1728
Case Count: 8
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2024
Author(s): Jeff Cavins, Mary Healy, Andrew Swafford, Peter Williamson, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Patricia Isaacs
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: English

Notetaking Details

With lines for notetaking, this version gives Catholics the space to record takeaways and reflections alongside the words of Scripture. A back cover pocket, exclusive to this version, provides extra space for storing additional notes with your Bible.

The Notetaking version of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition comes with a keepsake box and a free copy of The Bible Timeline Chart.

Paper: 50 gsm Cream

SKU: 9781954882416
ISBN: 9781954882416
Format: Leatherlike
Weight: 5.441 lb
Dimensions: W: 8" L: 10.25" H: 3.5"
Page Count: 2128
Case Count: 6
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2024
Author(s): Jeff Cavins, Mary Healy, Andrew Swafford, Peter Williamson, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Patricia Isaacs
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: English

Premium Details

An elegant Bible made out of the highest-quality materials, this version features a beautiful brown goatskin leather cover with calfskin liner, perimeter stitching, edge-lined binding, raised spine hubs, and gilt edges. It transforms the life-changing features of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible into a treasured biblical experience that makes the beauty of the Word of God tangible.

The Premium version of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition comes with a fold-out, keepsake box and a free copy of The Bible Timeline Chart.

Paper: 40 gsm Cream

Binding: Smyth Sewn

SKU: 9781954882751
ISBN: 9781954882751
Format: Goatskin Leather with Calfskin Liner
Weight: 3.439 lb
Dimensions: W: 6.5" H: 9.75" D: 1.75"
Page Count: 1584
Case Count: 8
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Copyright Year: 2024
Author(s): Jeff Cavins, Mary Healy, Andrew Swafford, Peter Williamson, Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Patricia Isaacs
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: English

Spanish (First Edition) Details

The Bible used by Fray Sergio Serrano and Padre Dempsey on La Biblia en un Año podcast!

Translation: Biblia de Jerusalén Latinoamericana
Cover: Alpha Cowhide
Pages: 1712

This version does not include the new features of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition.

SKU: 9781950784356
ISBN: 9781950784356
Format: Faux Leather
Weight: 3.1 lb
Dimensions: 7" x 10"
Page Count: 1712
Case Count: 6
Publisher: Ascension
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: Spanish

Spanish Paperback (First Edition) Details

The Bible used by Fray Sergio Serrano and Padre Dempsey on La Biblia en un Año podcast!

Translation: Biblia de Jerusalén Latinoamericana
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 1969

This version does not include the new features of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition.

SKU: 9781954881655
ISBN: 9781954881655
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.403 lb
Dimensions: 6" x 9"
Page Count: 1969
Case Count: 20
Publisher: Ascension
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: English
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Connie S.

I absolutely love listening to Father Mike read the Bible in a year at night before I go to sleep. I have found it hard to sleep if I don’t listen. This is my second year for signing up to listen. I felt like I didn’t understand some parts so I am listening again this year. Thank you Father Mike, I will continue to pray and listen for your Bible In A Year podcast!

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Erik O.
The Great Adventure Bible Premium

There are plenty of words to describe from the website which I wholeheartedly agree with. Your opinion is what matters in choice of taste. I am extremely satisfied with my purchase and it’s the first Bible in 30 years I have owned.
I’m just realizing you cannot add pictures to this review which is a disadvantage since there are only a few views of the Premium Bible which seem ill thought out.
The Bible is great. The only nit picky issue is the stitching on the goatskin inside stitching bunches in one place which when mass produced books are done in a big mass it happens which is not a huge deal or it would have been stopped and caught and put aside due to Quality Assurance standards. The pages are still thick and have a great feel with the gold fringe. The bookmarks are welcome since reading from three sections at a time can get confusing if not bookmarking.
I’m sure you can make notes in this edition but I bought a paperback version earlier in the year so I can mark that copy instead of buying the note taking copy.

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Brandon R.
Great Premium Bible

I like premium Bibles and have several others from Schuyler and Zondervan. This goatskin Catholic Adventure Bible is excellent, easily competing with Zondervan and close to Schuyler. Nice quality cover, easy to turn pages with no ghost-through. My only nitpick is that the marker ribbons should be a little longer. Overall, fantastic quality Bible.

Substantively, I haven't had the Bible enough to give detailed comments. What I have read thus far is great. I like the timeline feature, the Bible in a year reading plan, and the references to both scripture and the Catechism. The articles I have looked at provide very useful information.

This Bible is a great purchase and it's worth the extra money for the premium cover.

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Galilea
best bible I have ever own!

my favorite bible,its so beautiful and very insightful with the color coding timeline,and so much more! 10000/10 recommend

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DG
best Bible I ever bought

I bought this beautiful Bible as a gift for my son who has been away from the Catholic Church for some time. It is much nicer than any of my 5 Bibles I own. I bought the Great Adventure Bible in Large print for myself over a year ago but I gifted it to my granddaughter who is about to get married. I also bought one for my daughter for her birthday. I did multiple Bible studies of The Great Adventure Walk through the Bible with Jeff Cavins. This Bible has so much historical information that many Bibles do not have. It also has a 365 daily reading guide for reading the Bible in a Year and more. The brown goat hide cover is soft and the gilded pages are beautiful. This Bible is very well made and print size is comfortable even for my old eyes, I would like it to be offered in large print in this beautiful goat hide format. I realize the price would be much higher but I know I would love it.. It just makes you want to pick it up and read it. To me, this the perfect study Bible. Now I need to buy another one for ME.
Thank you Ascension Press for offering this Beautiful Bible. It is money well spent.