Welcome to the fifth 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. At Jim’s suggestion, I’ve also included the English Standard Version (ESV) for comparison. I do not have a Continue Reading
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (24th Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the fourth 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 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the first reading (from the book of Exodus). Continue Reading
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (23rd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the third 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 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the first reading (from the book of Wisdom). Continue Reading
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (22nd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the second 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 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the first reading (from the book of Sirach/Ben Continue Reading
Coming in March 2020: New NRSV Catholic Editions from Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson (now a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing) has announced four new editions of the NRSV for Catholics which are scheduled for release in March of 2020: Journal Edition Gift Edition Large Print Standard Edition Personal Size Standard Edition All of these editions will feature the current NRSV text. Continue Reading
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (21st Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the first 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 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the second reading (from the Letter to the Continue Reading
In-Person Impressions of the RNJB
I recently received my own copy of the RNJB from Book Depository, and I have a few additional details to add after seeing it in person. First of all, I can confirm that it features a sewn binding. Here is a clearer photo of the spine showing the sewn signatures: Continue Reading
Second Batch of Photos of the RNJB
Reader Jeff Sagarin has sent several more photos from the brand new Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB). This includes other passages that readers requested in the comments a couple weeks ago. Enjoy! Biblical Passages Jeremiah 6:11-16: Jeremiah 29:4-14: 1 Corinthians 14:26-39: Proverbs 8:14-32 and Proverbs 9:1-6: Psalm 8:1-8: Headband and Continue Reading
First Batch of Photos of the RNJB
Jeff Sagarin has already received the Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB) in the mail from Book Depository! He sent a first batch of photos yesterday with a selection of the passages readers requested in last week’s post. There will be more photos to come! As a brief overview, this is Continue Reading
Sample Passages or Verses from the RNJB
Reader Jeff Sagarin has pre-ordered a copy of the RNJB from Book Depository, and he recently received notice that it will be shipping soon. He has volunteered to provide photos of requested verses or passages. If any of you would like to get a better sense for how the RNJB Continue Reading