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Abbott Church Supplies - Book of Gospels

$350.00

SKU: 046.1890177202

    Since the time of Saint Gregory the Great, formal liturgical books containing readings from Sacred Scripture have been common in the Church. Today every effort is made to assure that the Scriptures are bound in books which are worthy, dignified, and beautiful.
    This is particularly true of the Book of the Gospels. So clearly is this book a sign of Christ present in the liturgy that it is revered with the same holy kiss given to the altar. For this reason, it is desirable that cathedrals and... more populous parishes and the churches with a larger attendance possess a beautifully designed Book of the Gospels, separate from any other book of readings.
    In function and form the Second Edition of the Book of the Gospels is certain to meet and keep the standards set centuries ago.
    The Book of the Gospels uses readings taken from the newly revised New American Bible. It includes the Gospel readings for all Sunday Masses in the three year cycle, all Solemnities, all Feasts of the Lord, and all Ritual Masses. The book also features an easy-to-read table which indicates the appropriate reading for each mass.
    Interspersed among the gospel readings, the reader will find more than 300 full-color pictures from the Church’s treasury of fine art. The large font size (enlarged from the first edition) and sense lines make this edition ideal for reading aloud and assist the reader in applying proper stress and cadence while reading. The high-opacity paper prevents images and text from bleeding through to the other side, making the text easier to read. The large, ornate place-holder ribbon is both beautiful and functional. And the clean, crisp page layouts are evidence of the craftsmen’s attention to detail and their dedication to a work of such high import.
    The reinforced cover features Christ and the four Evangelists embossed on a metal plate in the Cathedral Edition and gold-stamped in the Standard Edition in two-toned burgundy genuine German leather. Handcrafted by Belgian artisans and finished with gold-stamped cloth endsheets, the high-quality cover and gilded pages complement the sacred word printed within.
    The Book of the Gospels will be esteemed among the treasures of your parish for years and years to come.
Book dimensions: 13.5" x 10". Illustrated.