| Book of the Gospels-NRSV-Saint John Contributor(s): Various (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814690971 ISBN-13: 9780814690970 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $269.10 Product Type: Bonded Leather Published: February 2008 Annotation: Illuminate your processional with the Book of Gospels: The Saint John's Bible Edition. The reverent act of processing The Book of the Gospels is a significant and integral part of the liturgical celebration. As the most visible book to the assembly, The Book of the Gospels is meant to represent the power of God's Word. This unique Book of the Gospels features beautiful, hand-illuminated art from the pages of The Saint John's Bible and clearly printed, 18 pt. type in Golden Cockerel font. The stunning cover, bound in genuine or bonded leather, is foil stamped while pages within contain over 30 major illuminations of the Saint John's Bible in full color. Exquisite reproductions of the artwork from The Saint John's Bible, the easy-to-read format, and its impressive size truly makes this edition of The Book of the Gospels a magnificent symbol for emphasizing the dignity of the Word. Present this book to your parish as a gift that will last a lifetime. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Bibles | Other English Translations - New Testament & Portions |
| Dewey: 220.520 |
| Physical Information: 2.4" H x 22.3" W x 15.8" (13.93 lbs) 526 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the most visible book to the assembly, The Book of the Gospels symbolizes the presence of Christ in the liturgical celebration while exemplifying our reverence for the holy Gospel. This extraordinary edition, drawn fromThe Lectionary for Mass with New American Bible text, adds brilliance with glorious, hand-illuminated artwork from the pages of The Saint John's Bible. The Book of the Gospels features an exquisite combination of breathtaking artwork and large, easy-to-read text. Over 30 major illuminations from The Saint John's Bible are reproduced in full color throughout this volume, accompanied by clearly printed 17-point text in the Golden Cockerel typeface. The stunning cover, in genuine or bonded leather, is a complex collage of colors of gold, purple, red, and blue designed to reflect the significance of the Word throughout the assembly. Beautifully illuminated pages, large text, decorative cover art, and its monumental size truly make this edition of The Book of the Gospels an eloquent symbol of God's Word. Present this book to your parish as a gift that will last a lifetime. Distinctive: Thirty major illuminations from the pages of The Saint John's Bible in full color Monumental 12 x 18 inch format Seven-color, foil-stamped cover, available in genuine or bonded leather Easily readable 17-point Golden Cockerel typeface Gilt-edged pages Full color throughout Large grosgrain ribbon |