Product Code: 2NTPFormat: PaperbackISBN/UPC: 9781586172503Length: 1.6Size (HxW): 10 x 7Pages: 726Publication date: May 17, 2010Weight: 45.52 ozThe only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Churchs guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a concise concordance, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts.Special Features:Introduction to Each Book, plus OutlineConcise ConcordanceExtensive FootnotesCommentary & Topical EssaysIndexes and ChartsDoctrinal IndexCross-ReferenceTrim size - 7" x 10"10.4 point font sizeScott Hahn, Ph.D.,an internationally renowned speaker, author, and scholar. He teaches theology and Scripture at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and has published several best-selling books, includingRome Sweet Home,The Lamb's Supper, and theCatholic Bible Dictionary. He is also the founder and president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, which promotes biblical literacy among Catholic laity and biblical fluency among Catholic clergy. Hahn is the General Editor of theIgnatius Study Bibleseries.Curtis Mitch, M.A., is principal annotator and Associate Editor of the Ignatius Study Bible series. He is also a research fellow of the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology and a biblical commentator.