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
Closer Look with Photos: Scepter Daily Bible RSV-CE
A few weeks ago, I found an imitation leather copy of the Scepter Daily Bible RSV-CE in a Catholic book store and posted my first impressions of it. I have now received a review copy of the bonded leather edition from Scepter Press, and I have some photos to share. Continue Reading
Update on the Revised New Jerusalem Bible
Thanks to reader Devin for alerting me that the RNJB is now available from Darton, Longman, and Todd (DLT). Book Depository still lists July 29th as the projected date when they will have the RNJB in stock. Now that the Old Testament portion of the RNJB has been released, Fr. Continue Reading
July Bible Open Forum
This post is a springboard for discussing any interesting bibles, study materials, resources, or information that you’d like to share. Have you tried anything new or begun a new study recently? I’m currently reading through the book of First Samuel in the New Oxford Annotated Bible (NOAB). I’m interested to Continue Reading
First Impressions on the Scepter Daily Bible RSV-CE
I’m expecting delivery of the new Scepter Daily Bible soon, but in the meantime, I just saw a copy with the black imitation leather cover at a local Catholic gift shop. I can confirm that it features a sewn binding. The imitation leather feels rubbery — no one would confuse Continue Reading
Following the Trail of Breadcrumbs for the Upcoming NRSV Revision
Back in 2017, the National Council of Churches (NCC) entered an agreement with the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) to revise the New Revised Standard Version. The original announcement was printed on page 7 of the 2017 SBL annual report here. There are three broad goals for the revision: Incorporating Continue Reading
RL Allan NRSV with Apocrypha
As Timothy mentioned briefly in his recent post Confessions of an Ugly-Bible Reader, RL Allan has recently published a new premium NRSV with Apocrypha. The bible is bound in Allan’s famous highland goatskin leather, and it’s available in four colors: black, brown, navy blue, and red. This is the second Continue Reading