The Catholic Apologetics Study Bible (CASB) is unlike any bible you've ever read. Authored by Robert A. Sungenis, M.A., the CASB is the first and only traditional Catholic bible to produce the following features:

** With close to 500 pages, Vol. 1, The Gospel According to Matthew, the CASB has the most extensive biblical commentary of any bible on the market. Its footnotes, which take up one-half to two-thirds of each page, give a verse-by-verse analysis of the biblical text. They contain important historical, geographic, political, etymological, and doctrinal information that is essential when seeking to understand the biblical text.

** The CASB's appendices, 23 in all, give a thorough and detailed analysis of the most controversial biblical topics, defending each Catholic doctrine by a thorough analysis of the original Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic or Latin, the context, the grammar, word comparisons, patristic witnesses, papal and conciliar decrees, medieval theologians, the Tridentine and post-conciliar catechisms, and other important witnesses. Topics such as: Jesus' "brothers and sisters" (Mt 13:55), Mary's perpetual virginity (Mt 1:25); divorce and remarriage (Mt 5:32; 19:9); the unforgivable sin (Mt 12:32); papal infallibility (Mt 16:18-19); guardian angels (Mt 18:10); the End Times (Mt 24:3); the Eucharist (Mt 26:26), and many more are covered. Everything you've ever wanted to know about these topics and how to defend them against non-Catholic critics is contained therein.

** The CASB gives you an updated version of the Douay-Rheims Bible, the most accurate and authoritative Catholic translation available. The CASB replaces some archaic 16th century words with more precise words. The grammar and syntax of the original Greek and Hebrew are analyzed in conjunction with the Latin Vulgate for the most accurate translation.

** The CASB is a Smyth-sown, hardback book with quality 60lb paper. Its cover contains a beautiful picture of "Matthew and the Angel" by Rembrandt. The CASB biblical text and apologetics appendices are written in Times New Roman 11-point font for easy legibility, and the footnotes in 10-point font. This is in contrast to many other bibles whose print is too small to read. The CASB marks off every new biblical topic with informative headings for easier reading and comprehension. The CASB puts Old Testament quotations in italic font, and double indents larger quotes. The CASB biblical text has the most scriptural cross-references of any Bible on the market. Last but not least, the CASB leaves sufficient room for your own personal notes at the end of each biblical chapter and apologetics appendix. All in all, the CASB has a very "clean" look.