The word of God is something alive and active: it cuts like any double-edged sword but more finely: it can slip through the place where the soul is divided from the spirit, or joints from the marrow; it can judge the secret emotions and thoughts.
Hebrews 4:12

The Jerusalem Bible is a modern English translation of the Bible that invites us to deepen our understanding of God. First introduced in 1966, it quickly became the most accepted Catholic translation of the Bible throughout much of the English-speaking world, and has been widely adopted for use at Mass. It remains one of the most-used Bible translations in the world today. This hardback edition is designed to be used every day.