As we begin a new liturgical year (and year C of the lectionary cycle), I’d like to shift the focus of the weekly comparison post between the REB and NABRE to the Old Testament. For the past six months, I’ve featured the REB’s translation of the second reading at each Continue Reading
Bible In a Year Deal for Cyber Week
Many of us are inundated with sale notices and advertisements this week, but I’ve seen one Bible-related sale that piqued my interest: The Augustine Institute is offering 60% off the normal price plus an additional copy to give as a gift for all editions of their Bible in a Year. These Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Welcome to the twenty-fourth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am always thanking God for you. I thank him for his grace given to you in Christ Jesus; I thank him for all the enrichment that has come to you in Christ. You possess full Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (33rd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twenty-third week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the Continue Reading
Bible Study Tidbit: “You are making it a den of thieves.”
In the midst of cleansing the temple and driving out the merchants in Matthew 21:13, Jesus proclaims: “It is written: ‘My house shall be a house of prayer,’ but you are making it a den of thieves.” Matthew 21:13 NABRE In the absence of any Old Testament context, these words Continue Reading
New Release: Inspire Catholic Bible NLT from Tyndale
Tyndale House Publishers has just released a Catholic edition of their Inspire Bible NLT, which is designed for journaling and coloring. New copies begin shipping today (Monday, November 12th). The bible features a single-column text layout with size 8.65 font. The outside margins measure 2 inches wide and are lightly Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (32nd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twenty-second week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading
RNJB Available for Pre-Order at ChristianBook
Many thanks to reader Deacon Dave for alerting me that the RNJB Hardcover study edition is now available for pre-order from Christianbook.com. The pre-order price is currently $34.99 — much lower than Amazon’s pre-order price. Both Amazon and Christianbook show a release date of April 9, 2019.
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (31st Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twenty-first week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading