RSV Lectionary: 2 Volume Set

This Lectionary is based on the new, Second Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, which replaces archaisms (such as "thee" and "thou") and uses standard English. The RSV Lectionary text has been reviewed and recognized by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments to be in conformity with Liturgiam Authenticam , the Holy See's recent norms for biblical and liturgical translations. In fact, this Lectionary is the only English-language lectionary presently recognized as conforming to Liturgiam Authenticam. It is also the only English-language lectionary whose text is identical to that found in a published edition of the Bible . The new RSV Lectionary has been approved for use in the Antilles Bishops Conference. ' Physical description: 'The volumes of the Lectionary are 7-5/8 x 10- 7/8 in size. Both are smyth sewn and are hardbound. (Smyth sewing is a technique that ensures the utmost durability and longevity of a book, and gives excellent lay-flat characteristics.) The boards are covered in red Skivertex Vicuana, a durable book cover material that is easy to clean and withstands wear. The paper is a fine cream colored stock called Primacoat. The paper used in Volume 1 bulks at 740 pages to the inch. Volume 2, which is considerably longer, uses the same stock, but in a thinner weight so that there are 1050 pages to the inch. ' Contents: ' Volume 1 has 1044 pages and contains the Masses for Sundays and the Holy Triduum. It also contains the Masses for Solemnities of the Lord. There is also the Introduction and a table of Moveable Dates, as well as a Table on the Arrangement of the Second Reading on Sundays of Ordinary Time. There is an Index of Readings, and Index of Responsorial Psalms and an Index of Alleluias and Acclamations before the Gospel. ' Volume 2 has 2438 pages. This volume contains the following: the Proper of Seasons, the Proper and Common of the Saints, Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs, Votive Masses and the Masses for the Dead. There is also a table the gives the Arrangement of First Readings on the Weekdays of Ordinary Time. The volume contains four indices: an Index of Readings for Ordinary Time; an Index of Readings for the special Masses, an Index of Responsorial Psalms and an Index of Saints. ' Gold Stamped Cover Detail '