According to the short, one-page introduction to the New Catholic Bible (NCB), the goal of the translators was to “render as perfectly as possible a translation of literal or formal equivalence. Numerous translations were consulted and decisions were made by consensus according to accepted principles of textual criticism.” What does Continue Reading
In-Depth with the New Catholic Bible (Part 1)
In late October of 2019, I reported on the recent release of the complete New Catholic Bible (previously called the New Catholic Version) by Catholic Book Publishing Company. This project was in progress for several years. The Psalms were published in 2002, followed by the complete New Testament in 2015, Continue Reading
Eastern Orthodox Bible Zippered New Testament
Thanks to a reader for sending me a link to this edition. The Eastern Orthodox Bible (EOB) is currently a work in progress, although it has gone well past its original goal to have a completed bible by the year 2008. It is intended “to provide an English text of Continue Reading
Eugene Peterson Owned a Knox Bible? — Guest Post by Bob Short
Timothy, the publisher, moderator, and all around mensch of Catholic Bible Talk’s predecessor Catholic Bibles Blog has done more than anyone I know in this post-Liturgiam Authenticum world of defending dynamic equivalency as an acceptable way of translating the sacred text. It was my interest in the Knox Bible that Continue Reading
Coming in June: Word on Fire Bible (Volume 1)
Two years ago, Bishop Robert Barron announced in a podcast that his ministry, Word on Fire, would be publishing a study bible aimed at opening up the Bible’s message to a modern audience. Since that time, Word on Fire has been quietly working to bring the project to press. Today, Continue Reading
Coming in October: Large Print NABRE from Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press
Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press has released details and product listings for a large print NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition) which is due to be published on October 6th. Their 2020 catalog (available here) shows that the new edition will feature the same “Leathersoft (R)” imitation leather cover as Continue Reading
Happy Easter!
Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Do not doubt any longer, but believe.” Thomas exclaimed, “My Lord and my Continue Reading
Lexham vs. Nicholas King Septuagint (Palm Sunday)
Today is the third installment in comparing the Lexham English Septuagint and Fr. Nicholas King’s translation of the Septuagint. For Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, the reading is taken from Isaiah: Sunday, April 5, 2020 — Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (Year A)First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Lexham English Continue Reading
Lexham vs. Nicholas King Septuagint (5th Sunday of Lent)
This Sunday, I continue the series I began last week, comparing the Lexham English Septuagint and Fr. Nicholas King’s translation for the first reading at Sunday Mass. Sunday, March 29, 2020 — Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year A)First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Lexham English Septuagint: “On account of this, prophesy and Continue Reading