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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
Email Update from Schuyler on their Premium RSV
Schuyler has emailed an update on their plans for a premium RSV. In late September, they raised the possibility of publishing a Quentel version of the RSV (in options with and without the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books). Many thanks to a reader for sharing the email text below: Schuyler has embarked on Continue Reading
Guest Review of the Augustine Institute Hardcover ESV-CE
Many thanks to reader Alfredo Watkins, who recently purchased the hardcover edition of the ESV-CE from the Augustine Institute, and generously agreed to share a review on the blog! I recently received my hardcover copy of the ESV-CE Holy Bible from the Augustine Institute. It is available for $27 (plus Continue Reading
ESV-CE and RSV News
Many thanks to the readers who alerted me to two pieces of Bible news this week: ESV-CE Coming to Augustine Institute Catholic Study Bible App: The Catholic Study Bible App (available for both Android and iOS) is a collaboration between Ignatius Press and the Augustine Institute. It currently features the Continue Reading
Leather Edition of the Word on Fire Gospels Back in Stock
Many thanks to reader Alfredo for sharing the news that the leather edition of the Word on Fire Gospels is back in stock at the Word on Fire Store. It sold out within days of the release date in June. The paperback and hardcover editions have remained available, but the Continue Reading