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
Coming Soon: ESV-CE from the Augustine Institute
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
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (33rd Sunday in OT)
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
Bulk RSV-CE New Testament Offering for Parishes
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
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (32nd Sunday in OT)
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
First Look: New Catholic Bible (NCB) from Catholic Book Publishing Company
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
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (31st Sunday in OT)
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
New Catholic Version (NCV) Complete Bible Released
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
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (30th Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the tenth 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 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ve chosen the first reading (from Sirach/Ecclesiasticus/Ben Sira). I do Continue Reading
The Jerusalem Bible Family and the NABRE: Comparing Translations (29th Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the ninth 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