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Thanks to Biblical Catholic for pointing out that the US edition of the RNJB (published by Image/Random House) is now available for purchase. Here are links to the product pages at Amazon and Christianbook (where the bible is expected to be in stock on December 17th). This edition is available Continue Reading
The Augustine Institute is offering 30% off of Catholic books — including the soon-to-be-released Augustine Bible ESV-CE — today. Here is a link to the sale page. This brings the price of the Augustine Bible down to $34.97 instead of the full price of $49.95.
Welcome to the fourteenth and final post in the series comparing the Jerusalem Bible, the New Jerusalem Bible and the Revised New Jerusalem Bible for one of the readings at each Sunday’s Mass. For today, the Solemnity of Christ the King, I’ve chosen the second reading (from Colossians). I am Continue Reading
In a surprise announcement, The Augustine Institute (the parent organization behind the FORMED online Catholic resource library) has announced the imminent release of The Augustine Bible — a newly-printed edition of the English Standard Version — Catholic Edition which will be available in the United States! The expected release date Continue Reading
Welcome to the thirteenth in a series of posts comparing the Jerusalem Bible, the New Jerusalem Bible and the Revised New Jerusalem Bible for one of the readings at each Sunday’s Mass. For yesterday, the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the second reading (from 2 Thessalonians). I am Continue Reading
A new Catholic film production company called Cenacle is currently offering bulk pricing for their new paperback RSV-CE New Testament. From now through November 25th, the New Testaments are available in lots of 44 for $279.00 or lots of 220 for $879.00. Those prices translate to $6.34 and $4.00 per Continue Reading
Welcome to the twelfth in a series of posts comparing the Jerusalem Bible, the New Jerusalem Bible and the Revised New Jerusalem Bible for one of the readings at each Sunday’s Mass. For today, the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the first reading (from 2 Maccabees). I do Continue Reading
I just received a copy of the New Catholic Bible in black DURA-LUX (imitation leather) binding (St. Joseph Edition) from Catholic Book Publishing Company. Today, I’ll give a brief look at the bible’s construction, printing, and contents. Over the next week or two, I’ll be reading through sections of it Continue Reading
Welcome to the eleventh in a series of posts comparing the Jerusalem Bible, the New Jerusalem Bible and the Revised New Jerusalem Bible for one of the readings at each Sunday’s Mass. For today, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the first reading (from Wisdom). I do not Continue Reading
Many thanks to two readers for alerting me that Catholic Book Publishing Corporation has now released the complete New Catholic Version of the Bible. This translation has been in progress for several years, with a team of scholars working under the direction of Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM. Here’s a brief Continue Reading