Early on in a series I wrote for this site analyzing and reviewing another translation, a friendly and informed commenter brought up The Memoirs of St. Peter by Michael Pakaluk, a new translation of Mark’s Gospel with rich and ample commentary drawn from the Church Fathers. I’d never heard of Continue Reading
Coming in September: Ignatius Note-taking & Journaling Bible
On September 25th, Ignatius Press will be releasing the Ignatius Note-taking & Journaling Bible (RSV-2CE). This edition will feature an imitation leather cover, smyth-sewn binding, and 2-inch ruled margins. It will be relatively small (6.25 X 7.25 inches) with a double-column text layout and 7 point font. Check out the Continue Reading
Leatherette Confraternity Pocket New Testament from Scepter Press
Thanks to a reader for alerting me that Scepter Press has released a pocket-sized Confraternity New Testament with a leatherette cover. This edition measures 3.5 X 5.25 inches (according to Scepter), and it is printed in single-column format with verse numbers in the margin and section headings in red print. Continue Reading
Coming Soon: Catholic Reader’s Bible from Sophia Institute Press
Thanks to a reader for alerting me that Sophia Institute Press will release the Catholic Reader’s Bible New Testament in two volumes on July 16th. Here are links to the product pages for the first volume (The Four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles) and the second volume (The Continue Reading
Update on Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Progress
Last year, rumors were spreading in the Catholic Bible world that the remaining Old Testament volumes of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (ICSB) would be released in 2020. A few commenters mentioned this in a post on the ICSB Isaiah volume. One of the commenters referred to a video of Continue Reading
Concluding Thoughts on the Word on Fire Gospels
Many thanks to all of you for a lively discussion on the Word on Fire Bible over the past few weeks! This is one of the most ambitious projects in the Catholic Bible world in recent years, and I’ve been reflecting on a few lingering questions that could have broader Continue Reading
In Depth with the Word on Fire Bible Part 2: Commentary
I will approach the commentary in the Word on Fire Bible from two different angles: First, it’s worth summarizing Bishop Barron’s stated goals for the commentary and the overarching principles he describes in the introductory essays. Then, I’ll delve into my personal impressions of the commentary and offer some examples Continue Reading
In Depth with the Word on Fire Bible Part 1: Physical Details and Typesetting
The release date for Volume 1 of the Word on Fire Bible is quickly approaching! Bishop Barron’s initial announcement generated lively discussion here and elsewhere, and several notable Catholic evangelists have featured unboxing videos on YouTube (a few notable examples are Matt Fradd, Fr. Casey Cole of Breaking in the Continue Reading
The David Bentley Hart Translation of the New Testament — Guest Post by Bob Short (Part 6)
It has been a long series. You have probably been through a roller coaster of emotions. I have as well—veering between a grudging respect of David Bentley Hart, his ideas and insight, and revulsion at his attitude toward his peers and the cavalier way he treats the theological tradition he Continue Reading
The David Bentley Hart Translation of the New Testament — Guest Post by Bob Short (Part 5)
After an endless series of articles talking about the philosophical basis (or is it bias?) of David Bentley Hart’s translation, and his singular perspective, it is time to get into the nuts and bolts of what readers experience when they open his translation. After some quick notes about the text Continue Reading