Timothy, the publisher, moderator, and all around mensch of Catholic Bible Talk’s predecessor Catholic Bibles Blog has done more than anyone I know in this post-Liturgiam Authenticum world of defending dynamic equivalency as an acceptable way of translating the sacred text. It was my interest in the Knox Bible that Continue Reading
A Brief Comparison of the ESV w/Apocrypha and the ESVCE
A couple weeks back I decided to order the Augustine Bible (ESVCE) from the Augustine Institute. I was initially skeptical of this release, mostly due to the high price point for a paperback and my overall curiosity as to why so many are attracted to the ESV. I also had Continue Reading
Coming in June: Word on Fire Bible (Volume 1)
Two years ago, Bishop Robert Barron announced in a podcast that his ministry, Word on Fire, would be publishing a study bible aimed at opening up the Bible’s message to a modern audience. Since that time, Word on Fire has been quietly working to bring the project to press. Today, Continue Reading
Coming in October: Large Print NABRE from Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press
Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press has released details and product listings for a large print NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition) which is due to be published on October 6th. Their 2020 catalog (available here) shows that the new edition will feature the same “Leathersoft (R)” imitation leather cover as Continue Reading
Happy Easter!
Jesus came and stood in their midst, and he said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Do not doubt any longer, but believe.” Thomas exclaimed, “My Lord and my Continue Reading
Lexham vs. Nicholas King Septuagint (Palm Sunday)
Today is the third installment in comparing the Lexham English Septuagint and Fr. Nicholas King’s translation of the Septuagint. For Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, the reading is taken from Isaiah: Sunday, April 5, 2020 — Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (Year A)First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Lexham English Continue Reading
Seeking Reader Reports on Abbey Psalms and Canticles
The USCCB has now published the Abbey Psalms and Canticles, which includes the Revised Grail Psalms and new translations of the biblical canticles. Have any of you purchased a copy? If so, I’m interested to hear how you like it.