The ESV-CE published by SPCK has been approved by the Catholic Bishops of England, Wales and Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary, which comes into force in October 2024, and for all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.

The official Catholic liturgical Bible for England, Wales and Scotland - in a stunning black hardback with a silver foiled dove illustration, crafted to be read, treasured, and passed on. The ESV-CE is approved by the Catholic Bishops' Conferences of England, Wales and Scotland for use at Mass from Advent 2024. Created by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this essentially literal, fully Anglicised translation renders the original Hebrew and Greek with precision and elegance - in the same great tradition as the King James Version, yet clear and natural for contemporary readers. With the deuterocanonical books included in their canonical Catholic order, this is the complete Catholic Bible in a beautifully designed edition. Features:* Complete ESV-CE text, Old and New Testament, including deuterocanonical books* Official liturgical Bible for England, Wales and Scotland from Advent 2024* Stunning black hardback with silver foiled dove illustration* Silver ribbon marker* Double-column layout with explanatory footnotes* British text, fully Anglicised throughout* White paper from sustainable sources* 234 x 156 mmA meaningful gift for Confirmation, baptism, RCIA, or any occasion marking a new chapter in faith - and an essential addition to every Catholic home.