Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Bible Study Tidbit: Psalm 8
I’ve been making Psalm 8 part of my daily prayer for much of the past month, occasionally switching between translations to bring out nuances of the prayer. In the process, I’ve come across a variety of ways that translations deal with verses 1 and 2 (or verses 2 and 3 Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (Second Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Update on the Great Adventure Catholic Bible
Ascension Press released the Great Adventure Catholic Bible (based on Jeff Cavins’ influential Great Adventure Bible Study) in September of 2018, and the first printing quickly sold out. I purchased a copy soon after the initial release, and I posted my review here. Many aspects of the bible are very Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (Baptism of the Lord)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
HarperOne NRSV Standard Bibles
For anyone who favors the NRSV, or who is looking for a nice quality bible suitable for Catholics with single-column layout, the NRSV Standard Bible with Apocrypha from HarperOne remains an excellent option. More than 10 years ago, HarperOne published three new hardcover editions of the NRSV: The NRSV Standard Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (Epiphany of the Lord)
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Oxford University Press New Year’s Sale
Oxford is offering another 30% off sitewide sale for the new year. Check out this link to go to the sale page. This is the same discount they were offering for Christmas, so if you are interested in taking advantage of it, this is another chance. The sale will last Continue Reading
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Happy New Year to all my readers! On this feast of Mary Mother of God, I’m asking for Mary’s intercession to lead all of us closer to her Son. Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful holy day, and a festive Christmas season!