Holy Bible

The book is in fair condition with noticeable wear. The spine shows signs of fraying and the binding is somewhat loose, particularly at the front hinge. The cover is intact but exhibits general signs of aging and handling. No dust jacket is present, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

This edition of the Holy Bible, published by Catholic Book Publishing Company in 1951, is a New Catholic Edition that presents a translation from the Latin Vulgate. It includes the Old Testament in the Douay Version, featuring newly edited annotations by Bishop Challoner and a new translation of the Psalms approved by Pope Pius XII. The New Testament is presented in the Confraternity Edition, a revision of the Challoner-Rheims Version. This edition was crafted under the patronage of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, reflecting its ecclesiastical endorsement. The book is bound in a durable hardcover with a black cloth cover embossed with a cross. This edition is a significant find for collectors of religious texts, offering a unique glimpse into mid-20th century Catholic biblical scholarship. The book is in fair condition with visible wear on the spine and binding.