The whole of Scripture, Old Testament and New, is being published in a single volume, featuring the beautiful Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE) translation along with introductions, outlines, and explanatory notes for each biblical book, extensive cross references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and an array of visual and educational aids to bring the message of Scripture into clear focus for Catholic readers.

More than any other study edition of the Bible on the market, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is “like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old” (Mt 13:52). It draws insights from the best of modern scholarship as well as the best of the Catholic tradition of interpretation through the ages.

It explains the historical, cultural, literary, and archaeological background of Scripture, while at the same time looking to the Fathers, Doctors, and Councils of the Church for insight into its theological and spiritual teachings. The result is a veritable library of Bible study resources, all under one cover, designed to help readers understand the written Word of God and apply its lessons to their lives today. It is simply the most ambitious undertaking of its kind in our generation. 

Key Features:

Introductions and Outlines for every book of the Bible

17,500+ explanatory footnotes for every chapter of the Bible

20+ topical essays on major topics in the Bible

140+ word studies on the most important vocabulary in the Bible

25+ charts on the chronology, kings, parables, and other features of the Bible

50+ maps on the geography of the Bible  

1,700+ cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

10 point type size, 8 point type for footnotes

The Ignatius Press Study Bible has been developed by leading Scripture scholars:

Scott Hahn, Ph.D., General Editor, St. Paul Center

Curtis J. Mitch, M.A., Co-Editor

Contributing Authors:

Kelly Anderson, S.S.L., Ph.D., Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Michael Barber, Ph.D., Augustine Institute

John Bergsma, Ph.D, Franciscan University and St. Paul Center

Mark Giszczak, S.S.L., Ph.D., Augustine Institute

John A. Kincaid, Ph.D., University of Mary

Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D., St. Paul Center

James B. Prothro, Ph.D., Augustine Institute

Andrew Swafford, S.T.D., Benedictine College

Leeanne Thomas, M.A.

Matthew J. Thomas, D.Phil., Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology

David Twellman, Ph.D., Sacred Heart Major Seminary

André Villeneuve, Ph.D., Sacred Heart Major Seminary & Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies