The Holy Bible : translated from the Latin Vulgate and diligently compared with the Hebrew, Greek and other editions in divers languages (the Old Testament was first published by the English College at Douay, A.D. 1609, and the New Testament was first published by the English College at Rheims, A.D. 1582) ; with notes by Bishop Challoner and also the encyclical letter On the study of the Holy Scriptures, by Pope Leo XIII, and a preface by William H. McClellan.
Bonded Leather Edition Compared to the more modern editions of holy writ, the centuries old Douay is the most loyal of all to the literal meaning of the inspired text. If you wish to give someone the written word of God as a gift, why not fulfill that to the letter with this time honored edition. Wrapped in black bonded leather, it makes a perfect gift. This handy size bible (5.5 x 8.5 ) has a clear and readable typeface. Bonded leather hardcover, 1,392 pages, Satin ribbon page markers.
