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A distinctive and fresh way to give the gift of scripture.
Common English Bibles are ideal for any gift-giving occasion and church event including confirmations, promotions, graduations, and more. Gift Bibles feature translation footnotes, in-text subject headings, and color maps from National Geographic.
These two new editions replace our previous Gift & Award editions and feature a more spacious typesetting, a stronger spine, and flexible imitation-leather binding. Available in two popular colors, appropriate for any church setting.
This new thinline, large-print edition of the popular Common English Bible translation is packaged in a classic black bonded-leather cover, with the words Holy Bible stamped in silver, making it a timeless Bible for personal reading or to give as a gift.
Features:- Readable translation by a cross-denominational group of today's leading biblical scholars.
- Type size is 11-point.
- Beautiful leather cover makes this a timeless Bible for personal reading or to give as a gift.
A recommended passage for slow and thoughtful reading,
Questions for guiding a time of reflection and meaning of the text,
A prayer,
Suggestions for putting your new insights into action. This Bible is perfect for personal devotion and reflection and for leading small groups. It will guide you to a lifelong source of fulfilling prayer, a conversation with God.
Reflective reading of the Scriptures to lead us into prayer has been a practice in the church since the earliest centuries. The method of Lectio Divina, or "Divine Reading," is a systematic reading of each section of a book with pauses for reflection and prayer.
The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible makes it simple to do. For every chapter of the Bible there is:
A recommended passage for slow and thoughtful reading,
Questions for guiding a time of reflection and meaning of the text,
A prayer,
Suggestions for putting your new insights into action.
This Bible is perfect for personal devotion and reflection and for leading small groups. It will guide you to a lifelong source of fulfilling prayer, a conversation with God.
The CEB Navigation Bible is an easy introduction to the challenging world of the Bible. From a guide to looking up passages to a dictionary of terms, it has everything a person who is new to the Bible needs to quickly become comfortable exploring this ancient book and start growing in faith.
Ideal for many readers including Bible study leaders, new believers, and young people.
Available in two bindings: a graphic hardcover for repeated use, such as in a classroom, and a beautiful dark blue for those wanting a finer cover.
Key Features:
- Brief introductions to each book of the Bible, complete with main characters, places, and memorable passages
- Notes that are factual, devotional, and inspirational
- List of favorite Bible stories and passages (with page numbers)
- 16 maps with index
- Dictionary of Bible terms
- Guide to using a Bible
- Reading plans (with page numbers)
- Brief introductions to each book of the Bible, complete with main characters, places, and memorable passages
- Notes that are factual, devotional, and inspirational
- List of favorite Bible stories and passages (with page numbers)
- 16 maps with index
- Dictionary of Bible terms
- Guide to using a Bible
- Reading plans (with page numbers)
-115 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions
- Field tested by 77 reading specialists in 13 denominations
- 90-day reading plan
- Single column format
- Color maps by National Geographic
This new take on the ministry standard of pew Bibles has a brown cork look with modern wave design in metallic copper ink. Designed for the contemporary setting, this hardcover church Bible is ideal for repeated congregational use or to send home with visitors. The Common English Large Print Church Bible Casual Edition features comfortable-to-read black-letter text in Large Print, translation footnotes, and in-text subject headings.
ABOUT THE TRANSLATION: The Common English Bible is perfectly suited for use in public worship and reading aloud. This bold new version avoids obscure words and outdated phrases, removing language barriers to ensure an enjoyable, natural reading experience for young and old, believers and seekers. The result is a completely accurate translation of the original texts that's relevant, readable, reliable, and easily understood today.FEATURES:
6 3/16" x 9 3/16"
12 point type
1536 pages
Comfortable two-column setting with black letter text
In-text subject headings
Translation footnotes
Stories convey truths through plot, character, and point of view. Nowhere is that more true than in the Bible. Jesus and the prophets taught through story, and The CEB Storytellers Bible helps readers see the big themes and important truths of the Bible while also guiding them in how to tell these stories in contemporary language.
The supplementary material in this Bible comes from the acclaimed Storyteller's Companion to the Bible, which Madeleine L'Engle endorsed: "In a day when unquestioning literalism is on the increase, it is a delight to receive a book that takes biblical storytelling seriously and gloriously! The writers and editors are indeed to be commended for their willingness to understand biblical imagination and narrative richness. This book should be a real mindstretcher and encourage many people to return to the Bible with newly opened eyes."
Key Features
- Articles about reading and telling Bible stories.
- Extensive commentary on all the best-known (and many of the less common) stories of the Bible.
- Learn to tell Bible stories to make them come alive for listeners.
- Improve sermons with better storytelling and with better understanding of the Bible's stories.
- Multiple indexes.
The CEB Student Bible is a Bible by and for young people that invites them into deeper forms of both personal holiness and social holiness, helps them make connections between the world of the Bible and their own world, offers resources for engaging the text in personal and group study, and embodies a commitment to taking young people seriously as Christian leaders now, not just in the future. It is a resource that helps young disciples of Jesus Christ as they transform the world.
Available in two editions: a durable paperback cover, designed by Hatch Show Print, and a high-quality, leather-like cover with burnished text. The CEB Student Bible is perfect for confirmations and other gift-giving seasons.Key Features:
- Introductions to each book of the Bible by leading biblical scholars. Each introduction gives an overview of the book, key themes, tips for reading, and quick facts.
- More than 350 articles by biblical scholars and a diverse group of youth ministers from traditions including United Methodist, PC(USA), Episcopal, Disciples of Christ, and ELCA churches. These articles model what it is like to really engage the Bible. They explore difficult
topics and the things that are important to young people today.
- Discussions for each book of the Bible by youth ministers. These are group and small group discussion questions, activities, and Reading Differently exercises.
- Prayers and reflections by young people who have participated in Emory University's award-winning Youth Theological Initiative.
- Guide to the stories of the Bible.
- Twelve pages of maps with 4-page map index.
"If you're searching for a Bible that will draw youth not only to read God's Word but also form a deeper spiritual connection, The CEB Student Bible is your answer as it 'mirrors how young people talk, read, and write with their friends.' Because youth are a part of its composition, the effectiveness and impact is enhanced." -Youth Worker magazine
The CEB Study Bible gives you the tools, illustrations, and explanations necessary for making informed decisions about the meaning of the Bible. The notes in this study Bible don't tell you what to believe. Instead, they give you the context for what the books of the Bible meant to their earliest readers and what the Bible means right now.
The CEB Study Bible is for encouragement and challenge, for guidance and reflection, for study and prayer:
- The reliable, readable, and relevant Common English Bible translation in a single-column setting
- Detailed book introductions, outlines, and notes from the finest biblical studies professors
- Full-color throughout, including more than 200 illustrations, photographs, maps, and charts
- Hundreds of thousands of cross references
- More than 300 indexed sidebar and general articles
- 21 full-color maps designed by National Geographic and fully indexed
Written by leading scholars, the CEB Study Bible helps readers understand the biblical texts within the larger historical and literary framework of the Bible through book introductions, thousands of notes, more than 300 articles, and full-color images throughout, revealing cultural contexts and exploring relevant background information--while always seeking to inspire. Sometimes we need a little help to understand ancient meanings and to line up the rich layers of history and revelation. The CEB Study Bible is a readable, reliable, and relevant invitation to grow in God. The CEB Study Bible is for encouragement and challenge, for guidance and reflection, for study and prayer: The reliable, readable, and relevant Common English Bible translation in a single-column setting Detailed book introductions, outlines, and notes from the finest biblical studies professors Full-color throughout, including more than 200 illustrations, photographs, maps, and charts Hundreds of thousands of cross references More than 300 indexed sidebar and general articles 21 full-color maps designed by National Geographic and fully indexed Several hundred leading biblical scholars were involved with the Common English Bible translation and as contributors to The CEB Study Bible. The Editorial Board includes Joel. B. Green (Fuller Theological Seminary), Seung Ai Yang (Chicago Theological Seminary), Mark J. Boda (McMaster Divinity College), Mignon R. Jacobs (Fuller Theological Seminary), Matthew R. Schlimm (University of Dubuque), and Marti J. Steussy (Christian Theological Seminary).
The CEB Study Bible gives you the tools, illustrations, and explanations necessary for making informed decisions about the meaning of the Bible. The notes in this study Bible don't tell you what to believe. Instead, they give you the context for what the books of the Bible meant to their earliest readers and what the Bible means right now.
The CEB Study Bible is for encouragement and challenge, for guidance and reflection, for study and prayer:
- The reliable, readable, and relevant Common English Bible translation with the Apocrypha, in a single-column setting
- Detailed book introductions, outlines, and notes from the finest biblical studies professors
- Full-color throughout, including more than 200 illustrations, photographs, maps, and charts
- Hundreds of thousands of cross references
- More than 300 indexed sidebar and general articles
- 21 full-color maps designed by National Geographic and fully indexed
Written by leading scholars, the CEB Study Bible helps readers understand the biblical texts within the larger historical and literary framework of the Bible through book introductions, thousands of notes, more than 300 articles, and full-color images throughout, revealing cultural contexts and exploring relevant background information--while always seeking to inspire. This edition includes the Apocrypha. Sometimes we need a little help to understand ancient meanings and to line up the rich layers of history and revelation. The CEB Study Bible is a readable, reliable, and relevant invitation to grow in God. The CEB Study Bible is for encouragement and challenge, for guidance and reflection, for study and prayer: The reliable, readable, and relevant Common English Bible translation in a single-column setting Detailed book introductions, outlines, and notes from the finest biblical studies professors Full-color throughout, including more than 200 illustrations, photographs, maps, and charts Hundreds of thousands of cross references More than 300 indexed sidebar and general articles 21 full-color maps designed by National Geographic and fully indexed Several hundred leading biblical scholars were involved with the Common English Bible translation and as contributors to The CEB Study Bible. The Editorial Board includes Joel. B. Green (Fuller Theological Seminary), Seung Ai Yang (Chicago Theological Seminary), Mark J. Boda (McMaster Divinity College), Mignon R. Jacobs (Fuller Theological Seminary), Matthew R. Schlimm (University of Dubuque), and Marti J. Steussy (Christian Theological Seminary).
This new thinline edition of the Common English Bible translation is packaged in a rich burgundy bonded leather, with the words Holy Bible stamped in silver, making it a timeless Bible for yourself or to give as a gift.
The Common English Bible is a readable, reliable, and relevant invitation to Scripture.
Readable: It means more than reading phrases on a page. It means truly comprehending the words, the sentences, the ideas, and their meaning. With its approachable language, the CEB sets the reader on a path to new understanding.
Reliable: The CEB was built on the assembled knowledge of a diverse, cross-denominational group of men and women, translating directly from the original ancient texts--not revising tradition or inserting church doctrine. Exhaustive attention has been paid to ensure the work is impeccably balanced and rich in context.
Relevant: The times change, but the Bible meets you where you are, providing guidance for every situation you face and every season of life.
Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible combines a commitment to both accuracy and readability. The result is a new version of the Bible the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand with ease. Written in today's modern English, the Common English Bible was created through the careful work of 118 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and thorough field tests by 77 reading groups. The CEB Thinline with Apocrypha is highly portable yet easy to see with generous 9-point type and a convenient trim size.
FEATURES:
5 3/8" x 8 3/8"
9 point type
1552 pages
Ribbon marker
Two-column setting with black letter text
Includes Apocrypha books
Presentation page
In-text subject headings
Study and reading helps
Topical index
8 pages of full-color maps exclusively from National Geographic
ENDORSEMENT: “Our reading group was transformed by this experience of reading and commenting on the Common English Bible. It’s significant that people from age 15 to 85 were so fired up by reading the translation.” -–Eileen Parfrey, Springwater Presbyterian Church, Estacado, Oregon
Lead an abundant life, grow as a faithful disciple, and find new avenues to serve. By studying The Wesley Study Bible, readers will share God's grace and find the good gifts God has for them. As God transforms them through study, they will be inspired to transform the world. Contributors from across the Wesleyan family join together to help others experience God in fresh ways.
The Wesley Study Bible highlights the depth of John Wesley's perspectives on scripture and features accessibly written notes and articles contributed by pastors, theologians, and Bible scholars. Easy-to-understand explanations of core terms encompass the following themes: eternal life, forgiveness, grace, heaven, holiness, justice, and mission.
This new Hardcover binding is wrapped in a classic tweed-like fabric with a soft-touch imitation leather spine. It makes a beautiful gift.
This CEB edition includes:
- Revised page design for easier study.
- Holiness of Heart & Life articles provide relevant lessons for today's Christians.
- Wesleyan Core Term notes provide a context and history of the theology of the Wesleyan faith.
- Common English Bible translation makes this popular study Bible appealing to both clergy and laity.
- Concordance to CEB.
The CEB Women's Bibleis a full-featured, readable, and reliable women's Bible for women's groups and daily private devotion. It includes articles, reflections, and profiles on topics and biblical characters from women's studies and women's religious experience that are not typically found in Bibles for a non-academic audience. The goal was to produce a guide to help women grow in their understanding of and engagement with the Bible, and the life of a congregation.
The CEB Women's Bibleis intended for women in church leadership, women in the pews, and women who value spiritual practice in their lives. It is ideal for women who value equality and discussions related to issues of gender and justice and how those ideas are lived out through their faith.