The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible | 
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The Revised Standard Version dramatically shaped the course of English Bible translation work in the latter half of the Twentieth Century. It is still the translation used in official Church pronouncements, and served as the basis for the scriptural text used in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Travelers, students and hospital visitors are among the people that will benefit from having the Compact Edition. It features a Presentation Section, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum), a section of Prayers and Devotions of the Catholic Faith and a table of Weights and Measures in the Bible. Bound in lovely brown-on-tan Pacific DuvelleTM that's soft to the touch.
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Customer Reviews:
• Nice Bible 17 August, 2008
Very nice compact bible. Print is a bit small but that come with being compact.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2EI2733HCSCM2
• Very Good Bible 17 October, 2008
This Bible is a great size, and the text is not too small. Very good quality.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1ZT8YJB4EC62I
• Happy With Purchase 04 June, 2008
Happy with the purchase. Beautiful bible. Just to let everyone know--the print is very small(for anyone who has trouble with their sight).
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3AMHZ5NLWUUXV
• Lovely 18 September, 2008
First off, the print is quite small. Thankfully, I'm able to read it comfortably. Extremely well made, hand sewn if I'm not mistaken. The quality of construction makes it well worth the price.
What I really like about it the most is the cover. It's a soft. flexible and luxurious leather. It's a pleasure to hold while reading. I've become quite attached to in in the short time I've had it. I may buy copies for my grandchildren because 'They're not getting mine!'
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3B10DWUWUXW9W
• Just For Travel. 20 October, 2008
I don't agree with the majority, apparently... I'll start with the (very) positive point : I am not an expert on translations but I very much like the RSV text - not unduly modern, beautiful but well readable - although this is a question of individual taste. However, this edition (Compact with zipper) can only really be used for waiting in airports or the like. Or if you only ever read one psalm or one chapter at a time - which is also possible. But you can't sit down and READ this version for much longer, the print is far too small (and I have good reading eyes !). Whatever you do, don't have damp fingers when touching the paper, it'll mark it for good : the paper is so thin (although surprisingly and very positively, the text does not bleed through from the other side contrary to quite a few bibles). The zipper is practical for pockets or bags, although the medallion is quite horrible and of plastic; but if you are reading towards the beginning or the end of the Bible (basically, all of the NT!), it is impractical to turn the pages because of the zipper, on top of which the latter is visually invasive. In resume : for occasional travel use, yes. For home or study, not really. But text, in my opinion, excellent.
- Reviewed by customer ID: AY5E2160CH3BI
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