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
Lent Ideas
We’re now less than two weeks away from Ash Wednesday, and it’s a good time to start nailing down ideas for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent. This post is a sounding board to share ideas. Are you planning to incorporate scripture study or praying with scripture as part of Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (6th 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
Out of Print New English Bible with Apocrypha
I was browsing the bible section of a used bookstore a few weeks ago and came across an exciting find: an old hardcover Oxford/Cambridge edition of the New English Bible (NEB) with Apocrypha. This is the first time I’ve laid my hands on a complete copy of the NEB, which Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (5th 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
First Look: Newly Typeset Douay-Rheims from Loreto Publications
Last year, Timothy posted a review of the hardcover Douay-Rheims Bible published by Loreto Publications. As Timothy mentioned in his review, Loreto has been working on a new typesetting for their Douay-Rheims, and it is now available in print! Loreto kindly shipped me a review copy. The overall construction of Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: Old Testament (4th 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
Coming Soon: Scepter Travel Bible (RSV-CE)
Thanks to readers Jonny and Michael for sending me news that Scepter Press will be releasing a new travel-size RSV-CE this spring. The bible will measure 5 X 7 inches and be approximately 1 inch thick. It will be available in both imitation and bonded leather, with a single ribbon Continue Reading