This beautiful large print edition is bound in linen, features gilded edges, and is complemented by a family chronicle. Sixteen illustrated plates with angel motifs from art history, ranging from Fra Angelico to Bellini, Giotto, and others, make this Bible a true gem. A representative Bible edition perfect for gifting! It includes introductions to each biblical book, subheadings, notes, references, and an appendix with a keyword and person index, a timeline with explanations, and nine maps. The Common Translation is used throughout the German-speaking world and is the official version for liturgy, education, and pastoral care within the Catholic Church.