Catholic Bible Versions

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May I know what are the most popular Catholic Bible Versions ?
 
there are plenty of threads on this subject, in the sacred scripture forum. There’s only five or six versions that anybody talks about.

Exactly what unique interest do you have? Make your question a bit more interesting.
 
Crumpy said:
there are plenty of threads on this subject, in the sacred scripture forum. There’s only five or six versions that anybody talks about.

Exactly what unique interest do you have? Make your question a bit more interesting.
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I am new to Catholic Bible, so I just want to know what version is good for beginner and easy to understand.
 
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I am new to Catholic Bible, so I just want to know what version is good for beginner and easy to understand.
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Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition is a good one.
Later you should have a look at the Douey-Rheims Bible, with the Haydock Commentary.
This was the first English translation of the Bible, pre-dating the KJV.
 
I prefer the New American Bible. It has extensive footnotes and is written in an easy to understand language.

The Revised Standard Version is good, but it lacks extensive footnotes.

The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is also a good choice, but it’s only the New Testament.
 
The ‘big three’ that I like have all been mentioned.

New American Bible - for ‘leisure’ reading (easier language):

Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition - for researching a specific verse or passage, or a bit heavier leisure reading It has a good balance of direct-translation accuracy and understandability.

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) - For sheer beauty. It’s written in a wonderfully formal, old-English style (if you’re from a Protestant background, it’s kinda like the KJV). It’s also painstakingly accurate.

I have one (or more) of each ;-). More often than not though, I end up with the RSV-CE in my hands.

God bless you!
 
I like the New American Bible, Catholic Study edition.

I particularly like it because my parish uses the readings from New American Bible at Mass.

Jim
 
The three that I use are
  1. RSV CE
  2. Douay-Rheims
  3. Jerusalem Bible
Stay away from anything with “New” (except possibly the NAB)
 
achmafooma said:
The ‘big three’ that I like have all been mentioned.

New American Bible - for ‘leisure’ reading (easier language):

Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition - for researching a specific verse or passage, or a bit heavier leisure reading It has a good balance of direct-translation accuracy and understandability.

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) - For sheer beauty. It’s written in a wonderfully formal, old-English style (if you’re from a Protestant background, it’s kinda like the KJV). It’s also painstakingly accurate.

I have one (or more) of each ;-). More often than not though, I end up with the RSV-CE in my hands.

God bless you!
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Thank You!! Is there any website I could download or read those versions?
 
I was a Protestant that spent many years reading the NIV Ryrie Study Bible. The NAB is a very smooth transition if you’ve been reading NIV. It’s readily available in most Christian book stores. (And it doesn’t have Mr. Ryrie’s Protestant-leaning footnotes) hehe.

You can read it online here: usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml

If you have an iPhone you can download the Olive Tree NAB from iTunes App Store.

It is not a bad book for study either. I have yet to become confused about any particular issue of Catholic doctrine because of the NAB.
 
achmafooma said:
The ‘big three’ that I like have all been mentioned.

New American Bible - for ‘leisure’ reading (easier language):

Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition - for researching a specific verse or passage, or a bit heavier leisure reading It has a good balance of direct-translation accuracy and understandability.

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) - For sheer beauty. It’s written in a wonderfully formal, old-English style (if you’re from a Protestant background, it’s kinda like the KJV). It’s also painstakingly accurate.

I have one (or more) of each ;-). More often than not though, I end up with the RSV-CE in my hands.

God bless you!
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Thank You for your help!!
 
tanyatang26 said:
I am new to Catholic Bible, so I just want to know what version is good for beginner and easy to understand.
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When I was in RCIA I bought the New Answer Bible. It has a lot of pages of questions and answers about what Catholics believe and has the scriptural references as well.

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Product Description
The New Catholic Answer Bible now has double the number of answers to questions about Catholic beliefs and practices and their foundation in Scripture.
The New Catholic Answer Bible is still the right choice for those who want to:

• Learn more about the Catholic faith

• Increase their knowledge of Scripture and deepen their appreciation for it

• Better respond when others ask them about the Catholic Church and its teachings

The New Catholic Answer Bible is a wonderful gift for a family member or friend who is in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) or has recently joined the Church.

About the Author
About the Insert Authors Paul Thigpen is the editor of The Catholic Answer magazine and of My Daily Catholic Bible (Our Sunday Visitor). Dave Armstrong is the author of The Catholic Verses and A Biblical Defense of Catholicism both published by Sophia Press.

You can order from Amazon or you can support your local Catholic bookstore and get it there.
 
Chris_Etzel said:
I was a Protestant that spent many years reading the NIV Ryrie Study Bible. The NAB is a very smooth transition if you’ve been reading NIV. It’s readily available in most Christian book stores. (And it doesn’t have Mr. Ryrie’s Protestant-leaning footnotes) hehe.

You can read it online here: usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml

If you have an iPhone you can download the Olive Tree NAB from iTunes App Store.

It is not a bad book for study either. I have yet to become confused about any particular issue of Catholic doctrine because of the NAB.
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Thank You for your information. In fact I am a iPhone app developer for chritian relative apps. Since I am planning to develop the Catholic Bible app in the near future, that’s why I ask the version information about them. Following are the links for the Rosary app that I have devloped. You could check and if you are interesting, please email me at tanyatang26@gmail.com, and I can send you the free test code. Thank You.

itunes.apple.com/us/app/holy-rosary-audio/id303078017?mt=8
itunes.apple.com/us/app/rosary-deluxe-audio/id384025377?mt=8
 
Chris_Etzel said:
I was a Protestant that spent many years reading the NIV Ryrie Study Bible. The NAB is a very smooth transition if you’ve been reading NIV. It’s readily available in most Christian book stores. (And it doesn’t have Mr. Ryrie’s Protestant-leaning footnotes) hehe.

You can read it online here: usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml

If you have an iPhone you can download the Olive Tree NAB from iTunes App Store.

It is not a bad book for study either. I have yet to become confused about any particular issue of Catholic doctrine because of the NAB.
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Thank you for your information!
 
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