The reverent act of carrying The Book of the Gospels in procession to altar is an important part of liturgical celebrations. As the most visible book to the assembly, The Book of the Gospels is meant to convey the power of the Word of God to our communities.

Using traditional, Roman design, this edition emphasizes the glory of the Word through the use of beautiful gold and silver-stamped liturgical art. The cover art includes an enhanced version of the cross that introduces the Classic Edition Lectionary, of which this Gospel book is a component. Each symbol on the cover has special meaning: The cross' four medallions represent the four evangelists, the symbols in the lower corners represent the people of God, and those in the upper corners represent the heavenly hosts.

The Book of the Gospels' rich cover art and impressive size make it a handsome work for emphasizing the dignity of the Word.

576 pages, 9 3/4" x 13 3/4", ISBN 0-8146-2572-X