NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily Hardcover (Global Cover Series)

A Bible with a beautiful cover and includes the full catholic text, perfect to take with you anywhere you go. Enjoy the beautiful and sacred Holy Scriptures. This edition includes the complete Catholic canon, as well as resources, book introductions, and maps to help you discover the treasures in its pages. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible in a compact easy-to-carry size Anglicized text Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Articles providing an understanding of fundamental Catholic beliefs and practices Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Concordance for finding key verses Bible Maps are a visual representation of the locations where key events take place in the Bible Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Clear and readable 8.5 print About this Global Cover Collection Edition: The Easter Lily symbolizes Easter and is closely associated with the Vatican City. The pure white flowers are a symbol of the resurrection of Christ and his purity. In the Vatican, these flowers typically decorate the altar on Easter Sunday, adding to the solemnity of the occasion. Additionally, the shape of the Easter Lily is thought to resemble a trumpet, which is significant because in biblical times, trumpets were used to announce important events and declarations. Overall, the Easter Lily has come to represent the hope and renewal that Easter brings and is a fitting symbol for one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar.