The Bible. Search the Scriptures

This Bible offers a unique and fruitful way to experience God through a rich selection of notes, introductions, cross-references, and thematic pathways. It is a one-of-a-kind Bible because it: Values the practice of Scrutatio, emphasizing its authority through precise and clear references, following the rabbinic and patristic tradition. Offers a General Introduction that clearly explains the principles for prayerful Bible reading. The introductions to the individual books present historical and literary aspects, highlighting how each one is taken up and reread by another biblical text. The exegetical, historical, and theological notes emphasize that the Word is “incarnate”: it dwells in a particular time, geography, and social setting, favoring those notes that help contextualize and clarify the text. It is the Bible richest in the world in terms of the number and breadth of its cross-references, enabling connections between the two Testaments and encouraging a vital reading. It is designed for prayerful reading of the Word, in an atmosphere of listening and dialogue with God. The graphic design includes all the elements needed to understand the text. It contains the basic resources necessary for contextualizing the texts: a chronological table, a small atlas, and a list of key theological themes. Everything has been updated in light of the latest historical and archaeological discoveries. Official CEI Version. San Paolo Editions