Description
The Navarre Bible Old Testament is a compilation of the full biblical text used in the Revised Standard Version (RSV) as well as the New Vulgate. The faculties of theology at the University of Navarre have included extensive commentaries and notes to help the reader better understand the doctrinal and practical meanings of the sacred text. Sources such as official Catholic Church documents and prominent scriptural interpretations from church Fathers and Doctors, are drawn together to create a more historical account of events. The Navarre Bible Old Testament is considered one of the top study bibles for Catholics due to its easy to read, informative content.
Each volume is self-contained, with wide-ranging general introductions, introductions to each Biblical book, a table of sources cited, maps, and informative notes. Scholarly and readable, these volumes are a comprehensive intellectual, historical, and spiritual survey of the riches of the Old Testament.
The area of Navarre is currently split between the nations of Spain and France along the western Pyrenees. The Navarre region of Spain is the location of the University of Navarre, where the Navarre bible extracts its name. The University of Navarre or Navarra is a private pontifical university founded in 1952 by Saint Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer, founder of Opus Dei. Today it is considered one of Spains top universities.
This set contains all seven of the published Navarre Old Testament books. Click on the links below to read greater description on each of these exquisite volumes:
The Navarre Bible - The Pentateuch
The Navarre Bible - Joshua-Kings
The Navarre Bible - Chronicles to Maccabees
The Navarre Bible - Wisdom Books
The Navarre Bible - Psalms and Song of Solomon
The Navarre Bible - Major Prophets
The Navarre Bible - Minor Prophets
Titles also sold separately.
See also:
The Navarre Bible New Testament - 12 Vol. set
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