Many of us are inundated with sale notices and advertisements this week, but I’ve seen one Bible-related sale that piqued my interest: The Augustine Institute is offering 60% off the normal price plus an additional copy to give as a gift for all editions of their Bible in a Year. These Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Welcome to the twenty-fourth 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 Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am always thanking God for you. I thank him for his grace given to you in Christ Jesus; I thank him for all the enrichment that has come to you in Christ. You possess full Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (33rd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twenty-third 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 Continue Reading
Bible Study Tidbit: “You are making it a den of thieves.”
In the midst of cleansing the temple and driving out the merchants in Matthew 21:13, Jesus proclaims: “It is written: ‘My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a den of thieves.” Matthew 21:13 NABRE In the absence of any Old Testament context, these words Continue Reading
New Release: Inspire Catholic Bible NLT from Tyndale
Tyndale House Publishers has just released a Catholic edition of their Inspire Bible NLT, which is designed for journaling and coloring. New copies begin shipping today (Monday, November 12th). The bible features a single-column text layout with size 8.65 font. The outside margins measure 2 inches wide and are lightly Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (32nd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twenty-second 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
RNJB Available for Pre-Order at ChristianBook
Many thanks to reader Deacon Dave for alerting me that the RNJB Hardcover study edition is now available for pre-order from Christianbook.com. The pre-order price is currently $34.99 — much lower than Amazon’s pre-order price. Both Amazon and Christianbook show a release date of April 9, 2019.
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (31st Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twenty-first 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
First Look: Catholic Youth Bible from Saint Mary’s Press
Saint Mary’s Press of Winona, Minnesota has been publishing bibles for Catholic children and young adults for many years. This year, they released a fourth edition of their Catholic Youth Bible, which is available in both the NABRE and NRSV translations. Both hardcover and paperback editions are available. I borrowed Continue Reading