Happy Gaudete Sunday! As I continue the weekly comparison series between the ESV-CE and the NRSV, I’ve chosen the second reading from 1 Thessalonians: Sunday, December 13th, 2020 — Third Sunday of Advent (Year B)Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 ESV-CE: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; Continue Reading
Early December Bible News
Many thanks to two readers who have sent me information on a few new Bible resources: New Large Type Edition of the New Catholic Bible (NCB) Catholic Book Publishing Corporation has released a large type edition of the NCB in four colors: burgundy, black, blue, and brown imitation leather. The Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: 2nd Sunday of Advent
As we continue in the season of Advent, I’m continuing the series of comparing the ESV-CE with the NRSV for one of the Sunday readings. Today, I’ve chosen the first reading from Isaiah: Sunday, December 6th, 2020 — Second Sunday of Advent (Year B)First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 ESV-CE: Comfort, Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: 1st Sunday of Advent
For the first Sunday of the new liturgical year, I’m continuing the comparison between the ESV-CE and the NRSV. Today, I’ve chosen the first reading from Isaiah. Sunday, November 29th, 2020 — First Sunday of Advent (Year B)First Reading: Isaiah 63:16b-17, 64:1, 3-8(The verse numbering above applies to both the Continue Reading
Black Friday Bible Discounts
Two prominent Catholic publishers are currently offering 20% off Black Friday sales on Bibles: The Augustine Institute is offering 20% off all ESV-CE editions with the promo code BIBLE20, and Word on Fire is offering 20% off plus free shipping on their entire inventory, including the Word on Fire Gospels.
ESV-CE vs. NRSV: Solemnity of Christ the King
For this final Sunday of the liturgical year, I’m continuing with the second comparison between the ESV-CE and the NRSV. I’ve again chosen the second reading from this Sunday’s Mass. Enjoy! Sunday, November 22nd, 2020 — Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSecond Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Continue Reading
ESV-CE vs NRSV: 33rd Sunday in OT
Welcome to the first in a comparison series between the ESV-CE and the NRSV. Reader CattusDei recently requested a comparison of the two in the hope of choosing one of these translations for a One Bible, One Year (OBOY) challenge. I’ll select one of the Sunday readings each week and Continue Reading
New NRSV Single-Column Reference Bible from Zondervan
In September, Zondervan published a brand-new single-column reference edition of the NRSV in both leatherette and genuine leather. The two editions are currently priced at $46.99 (leatherette) and $135.99 (goatskin leather) on ChristianBook. Currently, this edition is not available with the deuterocanonical books, but I wonder if Catholic Bible Press Continue Reading
Schuyler RSV with Apocrypha Confirmed
As noted in a couple of recent posts, Schuyler has been considering a premium edition of the Revised Standard Version. In recent social media and email updates, they expressed 95% certainty about publishing the RSV. Today, they officially confirmed their plans to typeset and publish the RSV in their signature Continue Reading
First Look: Large Print NABRE from Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press
Catholic Bible Press has now released their large print New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE). It is available in both black and brown leathersoft (imitation leather). I previewed the expected features back in April in this post, and I’ve now received my long-awaited pre-order for the brown version. This Bible Continue Reading