Bible Reviews, Bible Study, Translations, and more
A few weeks ago, I received a tip from a reader about a new NRSV study bible that will be published in August 2019. The Baylor Annotated Study Bible combines commentary from 70 biblical scholars who are “faculty, graduates, affiliates, and friends” of Baylor University — an institution affiliated with Continue Reading
At the beginning of February, I reported on the upcoming RSV-CE travel bible from Scepter Press. At the time, Scepter estimated that it would be published in late March or early April. I just received a note from a reader with an updated timeline of late May or early June, Continue Reading
In part 1, I discussed the study notes in the Ancient Faith Study Bible, which are selected from the the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture by InterVarsity Press. All of the notes are excerpts from the early church fathers, and the amount of commentary is very generous. In this second Continue Reading
The Psalms and Canticles of the Easter Vigil This is a continuation of a series highlighting the Lectionary text of the Tridiuum liturgies, at least the NAB Lectionary used in the United States. It is a text rarely appreciated for its beauty and oft-criticized on the internet, so several years Continue Reading
I’ve now had a chance to read through the Gospel of John and all the accompanying study notes and articles in the Ancient Faith Study Bible (check out the first look if you’d like to know more about the physical construction of this bible). Overall, this bible is an amazing Continue Reading
Those of you who frequented The Catholic Bibles Blog know that one of the recurring themes/questions I would propose was whether it was more important to use a particular bible translation or to have a bible edition that was readable, durable, and met the needs of the particular Catholic reader. Early Continue Reading
Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. Continue Reading
Great Vigil The new paschal candle and new fire. The exultet. The extra readings recounting salvation history. Catechumens receiving the sacraments. Singing the Alleluia. Trying not to drip hot candle wax onto your hand. It must be the Easter Vigil! I will be breaking up the readings from that Mass Continue Reading
First Reading: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Lectionary text See, my servant shall prosper,he shall be raised high and greatly exalted.Even as many were amazed at himso marred was his look beyond human semblanceand his appearance beyond that of the sons of manso shall he startle many nations,because of him kings shall stand Continue Reading
First Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Lectionary text, which is exactly the same as the NAB ’70 text: The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall stand at the head of your calendar; you shall reckon it the first month of the year. Tell Continue Reading