I just noticed that the genuine leather over board hardcover edition of the NRSV-CE Illustrated Catholic Bible is currently listed at the lowest price ever recorded on Amazon — $74.39. For the past year and a half, this edition has generally been listed between $110 and $140. I don’t own Continue Reading
Review: Schuyler Quentel ESV with Apocrypha — Guest Post by Matthew Kudija
There is a new option now available for Catholics looking for a premium Bible thanks to the recent release of the updated Schuyler Quentel ESV with Apocrypha. Schuyler released the RSV with Apocrypha (reviewed here) several years ago, and announced earlier this year that the ESV Quentel was being redesigned Continue Reading
Preorders for Ignatius Catholic Study Bible begin July 1st
In an update email to subscribers this morning, Ignatius Press shared a few bits of news on the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (ICSB):
Review: Wisdom of Solomon (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)
In February, Baker Academic published the first Old Testament volume in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series—a commentary on the book of Wisdom by Dr. Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute. The commentaries on the New Testament were completed a few years ago, and I wrote some overview Continue Reading
First Look: Word on Fire Bible Volume IV (The Promised Land)
On Saturday, I received a copy of the newest installment of the Word on Fire Bible. This volume contains the books of the Old Testament from Joshua through 2 Kings. The subtitle, “The Promised Land,” refers to the arrival of the Israelites in the promised land and the conquest of Continue Reading
Quick Look: Saints Devotional Bible (NABRE) from Our Sunday Visitor
Several years ago, Timothy published a thorough review of the Saints Devotional Bible (NABRE) from Our Sunday Visitor Press. I don’t have anything major to add to that review, but I recently was given a copy of this Bible and thought it was worth a quick second look. Unfortunately, OSV Continue Reading
Review: New Catholic Bible New Testaments (and Psalms)
I recently purchased a couple of New Catholic Bible New Testament editions from Catholic Book Publishing Corporation (CBPC). These have been on the market for several years now (prior to the publication of the full Bible in 2019). There are multiple New Testament options to choose from in the CBPC Continue Reading
Review: St. Benedict Press Black Leatherette NABRE
Tan Books was recently offering their black leatherette NABRE for a sale price of $20 (plus shipping). This Bible has been on the market for several years, but I never purchased a copy. Timothy hosted a guest review in 2011 on his blog. I decided to take advantage of the Continue Reading
Review: The Bible and Reconciliation by James Prothro
Drs. Tim Gray and John Sehorn of the Augustine Institute are the editors for a new series from Baker Academic entitled A Catholic Biblical Theology of the Sacraments (CBTS). In December, the most recent volume of the series on the sacrament of reconciliation (written by Dr. James Prothro of the Continue Reading
Review: Personal Size New Catholic Bible (NCB)
I recently purchased a Personal Size edition of the New Catholic Bible at a Catholic bookstore. When the complete Bible was first released in 2019, I received a review copy of the Giant Print edition from Catholic Book Publishing Corporation. They have subsequently released a full range of gift editions, Continue Reading