One of my first entries for The Catholic Bibles Blog was titled “Catholic Bibles Stink!” It was not directed so much at the translations that were available at the time, but rather the overall lack of quality in the available editions and the absolute lack of any premium Catholic editions. Continue Reading
Review: New Flexible Cover Knox Bible
The new flexible cover edition of the Knox Bible ($59.95) from Baronius Press was published late last year. The previous edition was a bonded leather hardcover, which is now out of stock. I had mine rebound in goatskin almost nine years ago, but I was really excited to get a Continue Reading
KINDRED: Gospel of Mark
Perhaps some of you are familiar with the beautiful publications from Alabaster Co. They have been creating beautifully bound individual volumes of the biblical books for a few years now. Their goal is to “integrate visual imagery and thoughtful design into different texts of the Bible. We’re interested in how Continue Reading
Review: PCP’s Douay-Rheims (1899 Edition)
Even 400 plus years after its first publication, the Douay-Rheims translation still remains an option for Catholics today. Although never as popular or having the same impact as the King James Version in the greater English-speaking world, the Douay-Rheims maintains a loyal following and has found renewed interest due to Continue Reading
ESV-CE Website
Another sign that the folks at the Augustine Institute plan to fully back and support their new ESV-CE is the appearance of an actual website devoted to promoting and answering questions about their translation. Containing a short promo video, comparisons to the NABRE, info on available editions, and a FAQ Continue Reading
FIRST LOOK: ESV-CE Bonded Leather (Mahogany)
Well, my first “FIRST LOOK” post of the ESV-CE mahogany bonded leather mysteriously disappeared so I am going to re-post the photos I took with a few comments. In sum, I think this is a great bible. I love the size, feel, and look of it. It meets a need Continue Reading
Q&A on the ESVCE w/Mark Giszczak, S.S.L., Ph.D.
Mark Giszczak, S.S.L., Ph.D. is associate professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute. He is involved in much of the work the Augustine Institute is doing to promote the newly released ESV-CE (Augustine Bible). I had an opportunity to ask him a few questions about the ESVCE. I am thankful Continue Reading
A Brief Comparison of the ESV w/Apocrypha and the ESVCE
A couple weeks back I decided to order the Augustine Bible (ESVCE) from the Augustine Institute. I was initially skeptical of this release, mostly due to the high price point for a paperback and my overall curiosity as to why so many are attracted to the ESV. I also had Continue Reading
The Bible for Everyone
On this side of the Atlantic, there has been very little talk about the 2018 publication of The Bible for Everyone. Only available through SPCK in the UK, it is the combined work of two eminent biblical scholars, John Goldingay and Tom (NT) Wright. The Bible for Everyone combines the Continue Reading
ICSB: Isaiah
The next installment in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible will be released at the beginning of November. This volume will focus on the prophet Isaiah. With rumors of a possible completed ICSB next year, it will be interesting to see if future single volumes will still be produced in the Continue Reading