This edition of the St. Joseph New Catholic Bible, Compact Size, is a welcome addition to the expanding line of NCB offerings. Both the text and the rich explanatory footnotes of this fresh, faithful and reader-friendly translation are set in legible fonts. A most welcome companion, this edition is intended to be used by Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, as well as for private devotion and group study. This convenient format comes in an attractive variety of colors. It comes with a gift box. Included Features: 8 Full Color Maps - Over 20 full color photographs - East to Read Typeface - All Notes Keyed in Text - Family Record Section - Learning About Your Bible - Bible Dictionary - Rosary and Stations of the Cross - Index of the Miracles and Parables of Jesus - Key Ideas of the Bible - List of Sunday Mass Readings - Books of the Bible by Religious Tradition - How the Bible is Organized - New Testament Timeline - 50 Key Passages