Welcome to the fourteenth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading
First Look: Great Adventure Bible (RSV-2CE) from Ascension Press
I just received the Great Adventure Bible from Ascension Press this afternoon. Overall, I like this edition. It has surprisingly opaque pages with little ghosting; the font is large and very readable. I’m estimating the bible text is close to a size 10 font. When we discussed the announcement for Continue Reading
Housekeeping Items
I hope you all are enjoying the blog so far. I’m excited to see good discussions and detailed comments! I’d like to give you all a chance to comment on how the blog is working out for you. Are all the links working properly? Has the website been responsive and Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (23rd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the thirteenth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading
Tracking Down the Revisions in the NLT-CE and the ESV-CE
In June, I reported on my quest for more details regarding the New Living Translation – Catholic Edition(NLT-CE) and the English Standard Version – Catholic Edition (ESV-CE). The press releases for both translations stated that a team of scholars reviewed the bible text and made revisions. I’m very interested to know what verses Continue Reading
First Look: RSV-CE Full Bible from Dynamic Catholic
Thanks to reader Mike Borges for alerting me that Dynamic Catholic has now published their complete RSV-CE Bible. This Bible is available in paperback for $19.95 and leatherette for $39.95 (plus shipping) from the Dynamic Catholic website. I contacted Dynamic Catholic to request a review copy, and they generously offered Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (22nd Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the twelfth week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading
Update on the ESV-CE
Reader Biblical Catholic recently asked if there has been any recent news on the English Standard Version – Catholic Edition (ESV-CE) which was announced in India earlier this year. I sent an email to Crossway, which owns the copyright to the ESV, asking if there are any plans to publish or license Continue Reading
A Few Days with the Revised English Bible: Part 2
Over the past week, I’ve carefully worked my way through the Gospel of Matthew in the Revised English Bible, comparing its language verse-by-verse against the NABRE (a much more literal translation) and keeping notes of any notable differences or discrepancies. In the process, I’ve gained a much more precise understanding Continue Reading
REB vs. NABRE: New Testament Letters (21st Sunday in OT)
Welcome to the eleventh week of comparing the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) with the Revised English Bible (REB) for the second reading at Sunday’s Mass. This is a chance to compare a strongly literal translation like the NABRE New Testament with a much more dynamic translation like the REB. As the translators Continue Reading