Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments

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”.

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.

Very big book! I would’ve liked for gold gilding on the pages but not necessary. Just would’ve been a nice to have. Footnotes are very complete.

AWESOME!! I've waited for this and am so happy to have it in my Catholic library. I have had the New Testament edition for several years and the notes are incredible for helping me understand the Scripture verses. These authors are very intelligent men and have put together an incredible resource. I highly recommend it. I have learned so much. I use it every day for my quiet time. I am a convert and the Ignatius Study Bible has helped me more than I can say to understand God's Word. It is very reasonably price for the incredible volume of material you receive. The print is nice and clear and easy to read. Wish I'd had this when I first became Catholic!! I don't think anyone would be disappointed in having this Bible.

Love this Bible. Study notes are excellent. It is heavy so is a Bible to use at home.

Like many other people I've been waiting years for this Bible. That's why I want to offer a couple of suggestions. This book weighs about 5.5 lbs. It is massive. If it is to arrive without damage it needs some protection. The very thin heavy weight paper doesn't get the job done. At minimum it should be shrink wrapped, which it is not. The Amazon order arrived damaged and I returned it for a refund. I bought two of these Bibles direct from Ignatius Press. They bubble wrapped them in a tight box and that resulted in one Bible with zero damage and the other with only minor damage. So I kept both of them.What do these Bibles need so they don't arrive damaged to the eager customer? 1) Heavy cardboard sleeves that cover all but the binding and then shrink wrap the whole thing, AND then 2) bubble wrap it and ship it in a box that fits the items inside and or fill the empty space with cushioning materials. Ordinarily it is hard to damage books but when they are this massive and the cover is flexible leather... it needs some HELP!Another suggestion to Ignatius Press. Perhaps you could consider publishing this in two volumes? The Navarre Bible New Testament is in one big volume. Same could be done here. Unlike the Navarre the Ignatius Press Old Testament could nicely fit in just one volume. Maybe options for hardback and leather, with the leather protected as outline above. Actually, please protect the hardback edition too. Of course you could keep the option of one big (5.5 lbs) volume or the two volume set.We all waited so long for this. I just don't understand why obvious measures weren't taken to protect this beauty in shipping.But finally, very glad you worked so hard on what is inside the Bible! :) It will help many of us.