The Word on Fire Bible is a groundbreaking series introducing readers to the strange colorful world of the Bible. It was designed to appeal not just to Christians but to nonbelievers searchers and those with far more questions than answers. It doesnt presume any experience with the Bible; in fact it was created for people reading the Bible seriously for the first time who may be unsure of what to make of its many events and characters. Inside this volume youll find the Acts of the Apostles the Letters and the book of Revelation surrounded by illuminating artwork and helpful commentary from Bishop Robert Barron the Church Fathers and some of the greatest saints mystics artists and scholars throughout history. Youll discover insights from Irenaeus Ambrose Francis of Assisi Dante Catherine of Siena Ignatius of Loyola Edith Stein Flannery OConnor and many other teachers in the way of the Spirit. The translation used in The Word on Fire Bible is the New Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE) which has received wide acclaim from academics and Church leaders. It stands out because of its accuracy and readability being as literal as possible yet as free as necessary to make the meaning clear in graceful understandable English. Its a wonderful translationboth for those who have never read the Bible and for those who have studied it for years.
