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Many thanks to the readers who sent me this news! The Augustine Institute has released a range of new editions of the English Standard Version — Catholic Edition (ESV-CE), which are available on the Catholic Market store here. There are multiple color options available in bonded leather, hardcover, and paperback Continue Reading
Now that the bishops of Scotland, England, and Wales have chosen the English Standard Version — Catholic Edition (ESV-CE) to replace the Jerusalem Bible (JB) in their new lectionary (as reported on this blog here), I’ve been wondering what the future holds for the Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB). Last Continue Reading
Last year, I reported on a job listing seeking section review leaders for the update to the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), which is currently being coordinated by the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) under an agreement with the National Council of Churches (NCC — the copyright holder for the Continue Reading
A reader recently contacted the Augustine Institute to inquire about the new editions of the ESV-CE which they will release in the future. The Augustine Institute granted permission to share this reply on the blog: …there will be 10 new cover options available for purchase on Catholic.market later this fall Continue Reading
Many thanks to a reader for sharing this review! Sophia Institute Press has published a two-volume edition of the Confraternity New Testament. It was originally published in a single volume, single column edition in 1941, when the Episcopal Committee of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (US) made available a revision Continue Reading
Christianbook is running a mid-summer Bible sale until Monday, August 3rd. Most of the titles available are protestant translations, but the new NRSV-CE editions from Thomas Nelson Catholic Bible Press are included in the sale. I was very impressed with the personal size edition (here’s my review), and this is Continue Reading
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland voted at its July meeting to move forward with creating a new lectionary based on the English Standard Version – Catholic Edition (ESV-CE). The complete announcement from the National Liturgy Commission was reported by Independent Catholic News at this link. The announcement lists three Continue Reading
Early on in a series I wrote for this site analyzing and reviewing another translation, a friendly and informed commenter brought up The Memoirs of St. Peter by Michael Pakaluk, a new translation of Mark’s Gospel with rich and ample commentary drawn from the Church Fathers. I’d never heard of Continue Reading
On September 25th, Ignatius Press will be releasing the Ignatius Note-taking & Journaling Bible (RSV-2CE). This edition will feature an imitation leather cover, smyth-sewn binding, and 2-inch ruled margins. It will be relatively small (6.25 X 7.25 inches) with a double-column text layout and 7 point font. Check out the Continue Reading
Thanks to a reader for alerting me that Scepter Press has released a pocket-sized Confraternity New Testament with a leatherette cover. This edition measures 3.5 X 5.25 inches (according to Scepter), and it is printed in single-column format with verse numbers in the margin and section headings in red print. Continue Reading