THE CATHOLIC BIBLE: PERSONAL STUDY EDITION is considered one of the best introductions to the Bible for Catholics. Its content is designed for people just beginning to study Scripture, presenting essential information in an organized, easy-to-read style. Using The New American Bible text, the official translation of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, this volume features over 400 pages of well-organized, jargon-free study materials; Reading Guides give complete background on each book of the Bible; charts, maps, concept definitions, and study questions provide a variety of ways to approach the information; a glossary of biblical terms that defines unfamiliar words, and a list of lectionary readings showing the cycle of Bible passages read in Sunday Mass.