--- product_id: 12249168 title: "The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Burnished Black, Premium Ultrasoft Bonded Leather – January 1, 2009" brand: "(rsv-ce)" price: "¥12009" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/12249168-the-holy-bible-revised-standard-version-catholic-edition-burnished-black store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Burnished Black, Premium Ultrasoft Bonded Leather – January 1, 2009 **Brand:** (rsv-ce) **Price:** ¥12009 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Burnished Black, Premium Ultrasoft Bonded Leather – January 1, 2009 by (rsv-ce) - **How much does it cost?** ¥12009 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/12249168-the-holy-bible-revised-standard-version-catholic-edition-burnished-black) ## Best For - (rsv-ce) enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted (rsv-ce) brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Burnished Black, Premium Ultrasoft Bonded Leather – January 1, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JQTqr2gTL.jpg) ![The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, Burnished Black, Premium Ultrasoft Bonded Leather – January 1, 2009 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f38n6Ls4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Solid Classic Bible For Catholics *by C***R on January 26, 2016* This is (obviously) the Catholic edition of the RSV. It is not to be confused with the RSV-CE 2nd, which makes some minor changes in translation, e.g. Isaiah 7:14 was changed from "young woman" in the Bible under review, to "virgin" in the RSV-CE 2nd. "Young woman" in the RSV-CE is not an incorrect translation of the Hebrew word in question. By the same token, the RSV-CE 2nd's "virgin" is justifiable. Many people want to know this, because it is viewed as an important prophecy of Christ. Certainly, this was how the evangelists viewed it. One other difference is that the RSV-CE retains archaic language (thee, etc.) when humans are addressing God.For what it's worth, neither is approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, who has gone with the NEW Revised Standard Version, which is a nice translation, although has gone the route of inclusive language. Despite not being officially approved, both the RSV-CE and RSV-CE2nd are good translations. The excellent Navarre Bible uses the RSV, and the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible uses the RSV-CE 2nd.The Bible itself is bound in a rather unconvincing black smooth leather with a stylized St. Benedict Medal on the cover. It is dignified and attractive. There is a little additional material on St. Benedict and his famous medal. There is a single gold ribbon, and the edges of the page are gilt. The text is very easy to read with no more ghosting through the pages than is to be expected. It is not an issue. Proper names are equipped with a pronunciation guide, which is really handy if you read aloud to your family. (An excellent idea.) The text is laid out in two columns. The words of Christ are in red, which I like, but others may not. It is "just" a Bible, meaning it does not have footnotes or helps. It has four color plates of well-known paintings in the back. Also in the back are three maps of St. Paul's journeys that are mediocre. It also has a useful map of Palestine in Christ's time, with Gospel locations identified. There is nothing for the Old Testament.This is a solid, compact reading Bible for when you want to be alone with the text, and the Holy Spirit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ bible shopping *by S***J on September 7, 2011* I've been shopping for a bible to put in our pews here at Holy Cross Anglican Church in Yakima. This is one of the bibles we are considering. It is great-- with the words of Jesus in RED and the cycles of reading of Years a,b,c in the back of the book. I would like to have a little larger print; but this will do nicely.The cover is truly lovely and the translation is remarkable. A great find. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great personal study Bible *by T***K on February 1, 2012* Pros --(a) RSA-CE translation is wonderful.(b) Red-letter text for Christ quotes.(b) Easy to read.(c) Just the Bible -- commentary and background is not embedded in the scripture.(e) Nice cover -- I had mistakenly also ordered leather-cover, but it seems that everyone liked the psuedo-leather cover better, so returned the leather version.Cons --(a) None yet...let's see how durable it proves to be over time. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/12249168-the-holy-bible-revised-standard-version-catholic-edition-burnished-black](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/12249168-the-holy-bible-revised-standard-version-catholic-edition-burnished-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*