The ESV-CE published by SPCK has been approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future liturgical texts used by Catholics.



Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its rendering of key words and phrases. Created by a team of over 100 leading scholars, this Catholic edition of the ESV is fully Anglicized and features the deuterocanonical books in the Catholic Bible, such as a Tobit, Judith and the Wisdom of Solomon. Presented in a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV-CE Bible offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is perfect for everyday use. An excellent version for detailed Bible study, the ESV-CE Bible also possesses a beauty, clarity and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. The First Communion edition is presented as a beautiful white hardback, inlaid with silver foil, and with a ribbon marker. It also has a dedication page to mark the occasion, making this the perfect Catholic Bible to give as a gift for a First Communion. Other features include: 9.5 pt font size British text Double-column layout An award-winning typeface Inline chapter headings Inline chapter numbers 12 pages of maps White paper from sustainable sources Hardback binding Orangey-yellow Illustrated endpapers featuring 'This book belongs to:' Silver ribbon marker Durable white cover material with silver foiled design Silver head and tail bands Removable white bellyband