I mentioned this in a recent comment, but in case anyone is unaware, GIA Publications offers a free, searchable interface for the Revised Grail Psalms on their website. These psalms were approved by the USCCB for liturgical use, and they are frequently used for the responsorial psalms at Sunday Masses Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (26th Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the sixteenth 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
Integrating Historical Criticism with Faith
A difficulty that I continue to confront as I study the Bible is: What is the best way to bring together historical critical scholarship with theological and faith-filled perspectives? There is a chasm between the two that relatively few authors dare to explore in a truly rigorous manner. There are Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (25th Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the fifteenth 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
In Praise of the CEB Psalms
Back in June, I praised the NABRE Psalms for their beauty and lyrical quality. Another one of my favorite translations of the Psalms is the Common English Bible (CEB) — for very different reasons. The CEB Psalms wear raw emotion on their sleeve. None of it is masked under formal language or Continue Reading
ATC Books Now Accepts PayPal
Thanks to reader Mike Borges for alerting me that ATC (the publishers of the ESV-CE and NLT-CE in India) now accepts PayPal payments. Readers of Timothy’s blog reported enormous difficulties with ordering from ATC earlier this year due to payment problems. PayPal should make payments much easier. Here is the Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (24th Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the fourteenth 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
First Look: Great Adventure Bible (RSV-2CE) from Ascension Press
I just received the Great Adventure Bible from Ascension Press this afternoon. Overall, I like this edition. It has surprisingly opaque pages with little ghosting; the font is large and very readable. I’m estimating the bible text is close to a size 10 font. When we discussed the announcement for Continue Reading
Housekeeping Items
I hope you all are enjoying the blog so far. I’m excited to see good discussions and detailed comments! I’d like to give you all a chance to comment on how the blog is working out for you. Are all the links working properly? Has the website been responsive and Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (23rd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the thirteenth 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