I’ll combine two versions that do not go together at all and make this the last post.
- Title: YouCat Bible
- Publisher: Ignatius Press
- Bible Stories
- Protestant, Catholic, Good for Either
- Recommended Ages: Teens or older
- Pros:
- If you like the YouCat version of the Catechism, you’ll like this.
- Great for browsing. Basically, I think it’s perfect for an audience who is inclined to flip through a book rather than read from cover to cover. That’s possible too, of course, but all the little doodles, sidebars and text boxes are designed to grab your attention.
- Interesting sidebar notes
- Good introductions to each chapter
- I like the glossy pages
- Quirky illustrations and beautiful art
And finally, my current favorite grown-up Bible:
- Title: The Didache Bible
- Translation: Revised Standard Version
- Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum
- Full Text
- Protestant, Catholic, Good for Either
- Recommended Ages: Adults or motivated teens
- Pros:
- Excellent study Bible
- Comments and footnotes based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Hardcover or paperback available
- 27 full-color biblical maps, including the journeys of Christ
- More than 100 apologetical explanations that help to answer common questions about the Faith
- Comprehensive, 43-page glossary and a topical index
- Note: I always read the footnotes in this one and am just as likely to highlight something there as I am to highlight something in a Scripture passage. There’s so much great information there!