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REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (30th Sunday in OT)

Posted On October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 By Marccomment

Welcome to the twentieth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading

Coming in December: Robert Alter’s Translation of the Complete Hebrew Bible

Posted On October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 By Marc12 Comments

After a journey of more than 20 years gradually translating the books of the Old Testament, Robert Alter has completed his work. His complete translation of the Hebrew Bible along with commentary (not including the Deuterocanonical Books, some of which were written in Greek rather than Hebrew) will be released Continue Reading

REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (29th Sunday in OT)

Posted On October 20, 2018October 16, 2018 By Marc1 Comment

Welcome to the nineteenth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading

Cambridge NRSV New Testament and Psalms — Has Anyone Seen It?

Posted On October 18, 2018October 16, 2018 By Marccomment

Cambridge publishes an imitation leather NRSV New Testament and Psalms which looks like it has the potential to be a nice edition. It uses the anglicized text, which might disappoint some readers in the US, but it boasts a sewn binding. Cambridge’s imitation leather is also quite good. I purchased Continue Reading

Christianbook Fall Sale

Posted On October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 By Marccomment

In case anyone is interested, Christianbook.com is hosting a fall sale this week with free shipping on orders over $35. I don’t see any Catholic editions among their discounted bibles, but they are offering good discounts on all editions of the ESV Reader’s Bible six-volume set if anyone is interested. Continue Reading

REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (28th Sunday in OT)

Posted On October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 By Marc1 Comment

Welcome to the eighteenth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading

Bible Study Tidbit: “Hallowed be thy name”

Posted On October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 By Marc1 Comment

Most of us have grown up praying the Our Father (or the Lord’s Prayer) from a very young age: “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name…” When I was a child, I was unsure what “hallowed be thy name” meant. I eventually learned that “hallow” is an Continue Reading

REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (27th Sunday in OT)

Posted On October 7, 2018October 5, 2018 By Marccomment

Welcome to the seventeenth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading

New from USCCB: Lectio Divina of the Gospels 2018-2019

Posted On October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 By Marccomment

The USCCB will soon be publishing Lectio Divina of the Gospels for the liturgical year 2018-2019 (beginning with the first Sunday of Advent in 2018). It will feature aids to guide readers through the four stages of Lectio Divina (the ancient process of praying with Scripture – here’s a link to Continue Reading

Revised Grail Psalms Online

Posted On October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Marc1 Comment

I mentioned this in a recent comment, but in case anyone is unaware, GIA Publications offers a free, searchable interface for the Revised Grail Psalms on their website. These psalms were approved by the USCCB for liturgical use, and they are frequently used for the responsorial psalms at Sunday Masses Continue Reading

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