The term Catholic Bible can be understood in two ways. More generally, it can refer to a Christian Bible that includes the whole 73-book canon recognized by the Catholic Church, including some of the deuterocanonical books (and parts of books) of the Old Testament which are in the Greek Septuagint collection, but which are not present in the Hebrew Masoretic Text collection. More specifically, the term can refer to a version or translation of the Bible which is published with the Catholic Church's approval, in accordance with Catholic canon law. According to the Decretum Gelasianum (a work written by an anonymous scholar between AD 519 and 553), Catholic Church officials cited a list of books of scripture presented as having been made canonical at the Council of Rome (382). Later, the Catholic Church formally affirmed its canon of scripture with the Synod of Hippo (393), followed by a Council of Carthage (397), another Council of Carthage (419), the Council of Florence (1431–1449), and the Council of Trent (1545–1563). The canon consists of 46 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament, for a total of 73 books in the Catholic Bible.
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;">Honoring the international influence and impact of the Catholic Church, this edition features the complete Catholic Holy Scriptures, prayer guides, and more.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;">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.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;"><br>Features include:</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;"></p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;">Complete Catholic Bible in a compact size<br>A timeline of Church and world history<br>Introductions for every book of the Bible<br>Concordance for finding key verses<br>Sixteen-page map section<br>Anglicized text<br>Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;">About this Global Cover Collection Edition:</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, sans-serif;"><br>The magnolia is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Americas, and it has been cultivated for centuries for its beauty and fragrance. The magnolia tree has a symbolic significance in Christianity. Magnolia flowers have been used in religious ceremonies and represent purity, endurance, and kindness because they maintain their beauty and fragrance even after death. They are also said to symbolize the selfless sacrifice that Jesus Christ made through his crucifixion, with their flowers adorned with stamen resembling thorns.</p><div><br></div>
