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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.

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Leatherlike

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
Publication Date: Nov 29, 2024
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

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Paperback

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: 1538
Case Count: 10
Ecclesiastical Designation: Nihil Obstat, Imprimatur
Publisher: Ascension
Publication Date: Nov 29, 2024
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

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Large Print

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
Publication Date: Nov 29, 2024
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

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Notetaking

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
Publication Date: Nov 29, 2024
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

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Premium

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
Publication Date: Nov 29, 2024
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

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Spanish (First Edition)

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
Copyright Year: 2020
Series: The Great Adventure Bible
Language: Spanish

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Spanish Paperback (First Edition)

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: Spanish
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Christian S.
Very beautiful Bible

The Bible is absolutely beautiful. The text is very easily readable and there is plenty of space for notes. I love the helpful notes at the bottom of the pages and the references to the Catechism.

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Carolyn F.
Wonderful Bible!

Love the large print Bible! So much easier to read. The paper quality is fantastic, soft to the touch, not too thin. The commentary and summary added in the Bible is so helpful. The leather-like cover is soft and feels nice in the hands, but I am a bit disappointed the gold lettering is fading and coming off in some areas. Love reading along with Father Mike! ❤️🙏🏻 Thank you!!

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Nick C.
Thank You!

In the padt, I've struggled with reading the bible, that is until i purchased this version. For me, i am able to easily and quickly find chapters or books within it. If that makes sense?.. I thank Ascension Father Mike, Jeff Cavins, or those resposible for putting tbis version together. Im reading more consistently and learning more everyday. Also helps you follow "The bible in a year" program.. Thank you again..;)

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Jen
Love the extra space for notes, and single column format

I have the original Great Adventure Bible and always found it frustrating that there was virtually no space to take notes. This notetaking edition is a FANTASTIC improvement. I really like the single column format, it’s easier to read I think and easier to make clear what verses your notes pertain to. The text is comparable in size as the original and I find easy to read. The paper is a good thickness. It’s quite large but not unwieldy . Lays flat anywhere in the Bible. Maps are even better, with more detail, and with lighter colors, which I like because it’s better to write notes on the maps themselves.

This has quickly become my main “study”Bible, I use the writing space to write notes and quotes from the Fathers of the Church on the texts, or notes from Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo’s Institute of Catholic Culture classes on Scripture (he’s the one that did the maps!). It’s also nice that it has the Bible in a Year reading plan in it; I just started listening to that and appreciate how it helps you understand where books like Job fit in with the overall narrative, ie what was happening at the time and how the different books are connected. The essays, etc offer a lot of valuable insights and context. Definitely recommend. It’s worth paying a bit more for over the standard one for the extra space alone.

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Michael N.
Great Ascension Bible and Bible in a Year podcast.

This Bible and the Bible in a Year podcast with Father Mike Schmitz has completely changed my life and my family’s. I cannot recommend both enough.
I was previously the person to have good intentions of reading the Bible cover to cover, but would find myself not continuing a few books in, mainly due to struggling with consistency, comprehension questions, and terms or concepts I may have not been familiar with.

Through this Bible and the podcast/reading plan, Father Mike breaks it all down for the reader perfectly. It ensures I did not bite off more than I could chew for one reading session, and perfectly correlated the order of books read in order to help me understand God’s story and love for us more fully. In the podcast, Father Mike’s explanation and reflection of key highlights from each reading day was a game changer for me to begin to grasp more fully God’s Word, and left me with greater peace and understanding. 10/10 review and God bless all at Ascension Press and Father Mike.