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
First Look: Large Print NABRE from Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press
Catholic Bible Press has now released their large print New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE). It is available in both black and brown leathersoft (imitation leather). I previewed the expected features back in April in this post, and I’ve now received my long-awaited pre-order for the brown version. This Bible Continue Reading
Email Update from Schuyler on their Premium RSV
Schuyler has emailed an update on their plans for a premium RSV. In late September, they raised the possibility of publishing a Quentel version of the RSV (in options with and without the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books). Many thanks to a reader for sharing the email text below: Schuyler has embarked on 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
Guest Review of the Augustine Institute Hardcover ESV-CE
Many thanks to reader Alfredo Watkins, who recently purchased the hardcover edition of the ESV-CE from the Augustine Institute, and generously agreed to share a review on the blog! I recently received my hardcover copy of the ESV-CE Holy Bible from the Augustine Institute. It is available for $27 (plus Continue Reading
ESV-CE and RSV News
Many thanks to the readers who alerted me to two pieces of Bible news this week: ESV-CE Coming to Augustine Institute Catholic Study Bible App: The Catholic Study Bible App (available for both Android and iOS) is a collaboration between Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute. It currently features the Continue Reading
Leather Edition of the Word on Fire Gospels Back in Stock
Many thanks to reader Alfredo for sharing the news that the leather edition of the Word on Fire Gospels is back in stock at the Word on Fire Store. It sold out within days of the release date in June. The paperback and hardcover editions have remained available, but the 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
New Editions of the ESV-CE from the Augustine Institute
Many thanks to the readers who sent me this news! The Augustine Institute has released a range of new editions of the English Standard Version — Catholic Edition (ESV-CE), which are available on the Catholic Market store here. There are multiple color options available in bonded leather, hardcover, and paperback Continue Reading
What’s Next for the RNJB?
Now that the bishops of Scotland, England, and Wales have chosen the English Standard Version — Catholic Edition (ESV-CE) to replace the Jerusalem Bible (JB) in their new lectionary (as reported on this blog here), I’ve been wondering what the future holds for the Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB). Last Continue Reading