Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its rendering of key words and phrases. Created by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this Catholic edition of the ESV is fully Anglicized and features the deuterocanonical books in the Catholic Bible, such as a Tobit, Judith and the Wisdom of Solomon. Presented in a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV-CE Bible offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is perfect for everyday use. The ESV Bible is an excellent version for detailed Bible study, but one that also possesses a beauty, clarity and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. This edition features a beautifully designed black hardback binding, inlaid with silver foil, and includes a matching silver ribbon marker to help you keep track of your Bible study. It also makes a wonderful gift for friends and loved ones on special occasions. Other features include: 9.5 pt font size British text Double-column layout An award-winning typeface Inline chapter headings Inline chapter numbers 12 pages of maps White paper from sustainable sources Hardback binding Grey illustrated endpapers featuring 'This book belongs to:' Durable black cover material with silver foiled design Silver ribbon marker Black and white striped head and tail bands