Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments Hardcover – December 22, 2024

Biggest Bible I’ve ever owned.The study notes included in the Bible are just amazing: Cross-referenced notes, icon coded notes, essays, maps, pages for my own notes and plenty of margin space to write next to scripture verses.But it is big. Over 2300 pages total. It weighs a lot and a Bible bag is probably a good idea. The challenge is to find the bag that will fit the Bible as well as other items (pens/highlighters, notebook, etc.).I did one that looks more like a large purse and it works very well. Studying scripture is important for everyone and moving from living room to my workroom desk to even taking it with me when I go to a restaurant for a meal and iced tea. That new bag is the solution my problem as I didn’t want to use a different Bible.This Bible to perfect but those adjustments were very necessary.

First I am not Catholic, but I will use the Bible in comparison to the KJV. I will follow to where I am lead. I also would like to say thank you to the other reviewers about damage to this beautiful book caused by shipping, and the missing pages noted by some. The copy I received is not damaged nor does it have the missing pages that others have noted. This Bible is not a casual read, nor is any Bible. I also wanted to study and read the books that is left out the Protestant Bible. There is a wealth of knowledge supplied. The Bible is God’s inspired Word, only some of the footnotes I question, they are the words of man. In any study Bible I can find where disagreement with the words of man. I do use and compare the notes. I was instantly captivated by the opening words in the introduction. “You are approaching the “word of God”.

This is truly the Cadillac of study Bibles. This study bible has everything you need to further your biblical study. As I recommend to anyone who wants or reads a true study Bible, when you see a footnote or cross reference, read it! If there's a reference to a Catechism paragraph, read the Catechism. Then truly, the depth and richness of the Faith can be plumbed.

My study has been interrupted by some health issues, but I find that the comments and essays in the first 100 pages are useful and reliable, and I look forward to the rest. I have the Jewish Study Bible and the Commentary on the Old Testament by Bergsma and Pitre to consult when I have the time to do so.In a separate, short book by Bergsma on the Jewish Roots of the Priesthood, there is a note that the Hebrew language does not have tenses, and translations usually follow the context. As a result (I suppose), Isaiah 51:3 is written in the past tense in the Jewish Study Bible, but in the future tense in the majority of Christian bibles.

I LOVE MY BIBLE. It’s a big boy! But it’s packed with so much commentary and essays. I always enjoy reading scripture and reading the supporting anecdotes. The commentary reads easily, without diminishing the meat of the message. Please be aware that this Bible is massive, and will mostly live at home. It’s not ideal for carrying around from place to place.

This is an excellent Study Bible. It has a lot of footnotes that explain different passages. It is a wonderful addition to my library.

Much larger than I expected. Has covered everything I have looked for.

Great resource and goes into great detail. Perfect for individual deep dive study of the word.