Douay Rheims & Clementina Vulgata

The Clementine Vulgate was proclaimed the official Latin Bible of the Church after the Reformation. From St. Jerome's time, through the Middle Ages, until vernacular editions were introduced, educated Catholics throughout the world were familiar with the Vulgate. Owning one of these beautiful Bibles will give you great pleasure each time you read it, and ensure that your family is familiar with sacred scripture in Latin as well as English. Bound in leather with ornate gold blocked cover and spine. Gilded page edges, head and tail bands and two satin ribbons.