Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Oxford University Press New Year’s Sale
Oxford is offering another 30% off sitewide sale for the new year. Check out this link to go to the sale page. This is the same discount they were offering for Christmas, so if you are interested in taking advantage of it, this is another chance. The sale will last Continue Reading
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Happy New Year to all my readers! On this feast of Mary Mother of God, I’m asking for Mary’s intercession to lead all of us closer to her Son. Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful holy day, and a festive Christmas season!
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (Feast of the Holy Family)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Merry Christmas!
In those days a decree was issued by the emperor Augustus for a census to be taken throughout the Roman world. This was the first registration of its kind; it took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone made his way to his own town to be registered. Joseph went up to Judaea Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (4th Sunday in Advent)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
First Look: The Hebrew Bible Translated by Robert Alter
I just received my pre-ordered copy of Robert Alter’s complete translation of the Hebrew Bible. If you’re unfamiliar with Alter’s work, check out the pre-release announcement I made here. The translation and commentary are divided into three hardcover volumes: The Five Books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy), The Prophets (the major and minor prophets, Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (3rd Sunday in Advent)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Response from Image Publishing: RNJB Delay
I have contacted both Darton, Longman, and Todd (DLT), and Penguin Random House (the parent company of Image Catholic Books, who will be the US publisher of the Revised New Jerusalem Bible). So far, I have received no response from DLT, but Penguin Random House promptly sent the following response: Continue Reading
RNJB Release Date Delayed
Reader Deacon Dave just alerted me that Amazon has delayed the release date of the Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB) to August of 2020. Here is a link to the Amazon listing. ChristianBook still reports a release date of April 9, 2019 on their product listing for the RNJB, but Continue Reading