This CD-Rom edition of The New Revised Standard Verson was developed by a renowned group of biblical scholars. Working with the best original texts, they aimed for a literal translation following the maxim "As literal as possible, as free as necessary." The translation is also "sensitive to the danger of linguistic sexism." The Catholic Youth Bible will be a true companion, helping you find the answers you seek and helping you make connections to Catholic beliefs and traditions. Over 700 lively articles help you…. • Pray It! Use the Bible for personal prayer. • Study It! Understand and make sense of what the Bible says. • Live It! Apply the Bible to real-life situations you're facing now. This New Edition Features: •New 40 expanded "Catholic Connection" articles that provide a more complete presentation of those Catholic teachings that are scripturally based • New 28 articles that address the seven principles of Catholic social teaching • New 40 pages of 4-color inserts that help you pray, study, and live the Bible and Catholic teachings • New Illustrations throughout to provide a visual context for the biblical stories • New Over 275 articles updated to reflect contemporary issues and biblical scholarship Plus: • Introductions to the major sections of the Bible and all the books of the Bible • Biblical connections to many different cultures, illustrating the universality of the Catholic Church • Insights into how the Church has interpreted key Scripture passages throughout history • A glossary of Scripture-related terms • Five special indexes; Sunday readings for cycles A, B, and C; 10 color maps; a four-page color timeline; and three pages of full-color biblical art