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
Update: Sirach 24
Well, if you have been a regular reader of Marc’s blog, you might wonder where this “update” might come from, since there is no prior post concerning this topic. Well, I have been reading through the Book of Sirach this month with the complete Ignatius Catholic Study Bible close by. 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
NABRE Revision Confirmed by Holy See
From Mary Sperry on the NABRE Facebook page: “The liturgical edition of the Bible has been confirmed by the Holy See. Due to the existing challenges in the publishing world, we anticipate publication in the fourth quarter of 2026.” The name of this text will likely be announced at the Continue Reading