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For anyone who favors the NRSV, or who is looking for a nice quality bible suitable for Catholics with single-column layout, the NRSV Standard Bible with Apocrypha from HarperOne remains an excellent option. More than 10 years ago, HarperOne published three new hardcover editions of the NRSV: The NRSV Standard Continue Reading
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
Oxford is offering another 30% off sitewide sale for the new year. Check out this link to go to the sale page. This is the same discount they were offering for Christmas, so if you are interested in taking advantage of it, this is another chance. The sale will last Continue Reading
Happy New Year to all my readers! On this feast of Mary Mother of God, I’m asking for Mary’s intercession to lead all of us closer to her Son. Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful holy day, and a festive Christmas season!
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
In those days a decree was issued by the emperor Augustus for a census to be taken throughout the Roman world. This was the first registration of its kind; it took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone made his way to his own town to be registered. Joseph went up to Judaea Continue Reading
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
I just received my pre-ordered copy of Robert Alter’s complete translation of the Hebrew Bible. If you’re unfamiliar with Alter’s work, check out the pre-release announcement I made here. The translation and commentary are divided into three hardcover volumes: The Five Books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy), The Prophets (the major and minor prophets, Continue Reading
Welcome to the continuing series comparing the Revised English Bible (REB) with the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) for the first reading (usually from the Old Testament) at each Sunday Mass. This series complements the comparisons earlier in 2018, which focused on the New Testament letters. I’m interested in exploring whether the REB’s Continue Reading
I have contacted both Darton, Longman, and Todd (DLT), and Penguin Random House (the parent company of Image Catholic Books, who will be the US publisher of the Revised New Jerusalem Bible). So far, I have received no response from DLT, but Penguin Random House promptly sent the following response: Continue Reading