Editor’s note: The original version of this post has been updated to reflect the discovery that two versions of the ESV-CE have been published. Many thanks to Timothy from Scottsdale for pointing out this issue in the comments. The Augustine Bible ESV-CE uses the American ESV text, and the SPCK Continue Reading
Official Press Release from Friendship Press on NRSVue Imprimatur
Friendship Press has published an official press release announcing the imprimatur for the NRSVue, Catholic Edition. It includes comments from Dr. Brian Sigmon, CEO of Friendship Press, and Dr. Hugh Page, Jr, chair of the Bible Translation and Utilization Committe of the National Council of Churches (NCC). It also confirms Continue Reading
Update on NRSVue Study Bibles
I’ve recently come across two news items related to NRSVue study Bibles: Improved Ghosting in the SBL Study Bible When the SBL Study Bible was first released, multiple protestant Bible review channels on YouTube criticized it for horrible ghosting and unacceptably translucent paper. Recently, members of the Fans of the Continue Reading
My Top Non-Study Bibles, Organized by Translation
A reader recently asked if I would consider making a list of my favorite Bible editions in each of the main translations approved for Catholic use. I’ve accepted the challenge as a fun way to narrow down the many Bibles I like (each one with its own character, strengths, and Continue Reading
Coming in 2027: Ancient Christian Study Bible from Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is sponsoring an ambitious new study Bible focused on the early Church Fathers and their interpretation of Scripture (press release here). The Ancient Christian Study Bible (ACSB) will include a brand new translation of Sacred Scripture, focused on the source texts that are revered by Orthodox churches. Continue Reading
Progress Update on RNJB Lectionary
History, Current Status, and Expected Timeline On July 25th, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference published a press release with updates on the production of a new lectionary based on the Revised New Jerusalem Bible (RNJB). Many thanks to the readers who alerted me to this news. The press release offers a quick overview of Continue Reading
Virtual Panel Discussion with NRSVue Editors and Translator
I recently discovered a virtual panel discussion, hosted by Emory University in November of 2024, featuring three people who worked on the NRSVue translation: Dr. John Kutsko – Director of the NRSVue UpdateDr. Jennifer Knust – New Testament EditorDr. Susan Hylen – translator for the pastoral epistles (1 and 2 Continue Reading
Maximus the Confessor On the Difficulties in Sacred Scripture — Guest Post by Bob Short
I am capable of getting quite comfortable, so sometimes I like to give myself a little shock to chase away the complacency and reawaken my desire for holiness and fidelity. In 2016, David Bentley Hart, who at that point had stopped writing for First Things, but was not quite yet Continue Reading
Update on the NRSV-CE and NRSVue-CE
In the last half of May, the makers of Logos and Verbum Bible software announced that the NRSV and NRSV-CE would not be available for purchase on their platforms after May 31st due to licensing changes. Does this mean that the NRSV-CE will no longer be sold? How will it affect ongoing Continue Reading
First Look: Word on Fire Bible Volume V – Exile and Return
Volume V of the Word on Fire Bible is now available for purchase. I received an advance copy of the leather edition in return for a donation toward the production costs for volume V. This volume contains the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, and Continue Reading