As we prepare with joyful expectation to celebrate Christmas, here is the latest installment in the comparison series between the ESV-CE and the NRSV for one of the readings at Sunday’s Mass. Today, I’ve chosen the gospel from Luke’s Annunciation narrative. Last week, I also began checking the ESV-CE against Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: 3rd Sunday of Advent
Happy Gaudete Sunday! As I continue the weekly comparison series between the ESV-CE and the NRSV, I’ve chosen the second reading from 1 Thessalonians: Sunday, December 13th, 2020 — Third Sunday of Advent (Year B)Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 ESV-CE: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; Continue Reading
Early December Bible News
Many thanks to two readers who have sent me information on a few new Bible resources: New Large Type Edition of the New Catholic Bible (NCB) Catholic Book Publishing Corporation has released a large type edition of the NCB in four colors: burgundy, black, blue, and brown imitation leather. The Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: 2nd Sunday of Advent
As we continue in the season of Advent, I’m continuing the series of comparing the ESV-CE with the NRSV for one of the Sunday readings. Today, I’ve chosen the first reading from Isaiah: Sunday, December 6th, 2020 — Second Sunday of Advent (Year B)First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 ESV-CE: Comfort, Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: 1st Sunday of Advent
For the first Sunday of the new liturgical year, I’m continuing the comparison between the ESV-CE and the NRSV. Today, I’ve chosen the first reading from Isaiah. Sunday, November 29th, 2020 — First Sunday of Advent (Year B)First Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 64:1, 3-8(The verse numbering above applies to both the Continue Reading
Black Friday Bible Discounts
Two prominent Catholic publishers are currently offering 20% off Black Friday sales on Bibles: The Augustine Institute is offering 20% off all ESV-CE editions with the promo code BIBLE20, and Word on Fire is offering 20% off plus free shipping on their entire inventory, including the Word on Fire Gospels.
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: Solemnity of Christ the King
For this final Sunday of the liturgical year, I’m continuing with the second comparison between the ESV-CE and the NRSV. I’ve again chosen the second reading from this Sunday’s Mass. Enjoy! Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 — Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSecond Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs NRSV: 33rd Sunday in OT
Welcome to the first in a comparison series between the ESV-CE and the NRSV. Reader CattusDei recently requested a comparison of the two in the hope of choosing one of these translations for a One Bible, One Year (OBOY) challenge. I’ll select one of the Sunday readings each week and Continue Reading
New NRSV Single-Column Reference Bible from Zondervan
In September, Zondervan published a brand-new single-column reference edition of the NRSV in both leatherette and genuine leather. The two editions are currently priced at $46.99 (leatherette) and $135.99 (goatskin leather) on ChristianBook. Currently, this edition is not available with the deuterocanonical books, but I wonder if Catholic Bible Press Continue Reading
Schuyler RSV with Apocrypha Confirmed
As noted in a couple of recent posts, Schuyler has been considering a premium edition of the Revised Standard Version. In recent social media and email updates, they expressed 95% certainty about publishing the RSV. Today, they officially confirmed their plans to typeset and publish the RSV in their signature Continue Reading