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more specifically, should I get a copy to help with study?
 
brgregmack said:
more specifically, should I get a copy to help with study?
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Please tell us what kind of studying? The reason I ask is that I use a Catholic Study Bible based on the NAB. While no longer the “best”, it is quite adequate for the Bible Study classes I take, for looking up references, and for many, many important pieces of background information on the Old and New Testament Scriptures. But the NAB is not everyone’s cup of tea.

It would seem, if you bought the D-R for “serious” study, you would also need to invest in commentaries and study books related to that translation…so it’s more than just getting the D-R Bible itself.

Peace.
 
I mean for comparison in conjunction with the RSV which I already have.
 
well… it doesn’t really matter anymore, as I went ahead and got one anyway.
 
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well… it doesn’t really matter anymore, as I went ahead and got one anyway.
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Good for you! I prefer the Douay-Rheims version, because the language reads more exact to me. Tan Books used to offer a free e-book called Which Bible Should You Read, and it’s an excellent overview concerning the questions you asked.

I did a search on Google, and noticed someone posted it on Catholic Answers a while back. I’m not sure who it was, but here is the link:

forums.catholic-questions.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=6734
 
thistle said:
Neat website.Haven’t seen that before. Now bookmarked.
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😃

You didn’t notice it when people use the Bible quote system here at CAF? 🙂 Just type in the scripture reference and then click on the :bible1: button on the top right of the post window Brother.
[bibledrb]John 2:5[/bibledrb]
 
I highly recommend the Douay Rhiems. It’s not that hard to follow along, and while good commentary is always helpful, it’s don’t find it any harder to read and comprehend than any other translation I’ve used (RSV, NAB, NIV, KJ).

I would recommend against using the NAB as your go to Bible. While there are concerns about the accuracy of the translation, the far bigger problem is the commentary that comes with all the versions I’ve seen, which is at least borderline, if not outright heretical.

Pax and God bless.
 
It’s official. I’m a convert to the D-R translation.:D:dancing:🤓
 
The Douay Rheims is beautiful and venerable,
but it is no more necessary for Catholics to use it, or ONLY it,
any more than it is necessary for
Protestants to use exclusively the archaic language KING JAMES VERSION.

I have a Douay Rheims Haydock, and it is very helpful for study.
And I agree with the poster who wrote that some of the study notes
to the NAB border on being outright Heretical. Oh yes. Agree 100%

Jaypeeto4
 
Jaypeeto4 said:
The Douay Rheims is beautiful and venerable,
but it is no more necessary for Catholics to use it, or ONLY it,
any more than it is necessary for
Protestants to use exclusively the archaic language KING JAMES VERSION.

I have a Douay Rheims Haydock, and it is very helpful for study.
And I agree with the poster who wrote that some of the study notes
to the NAB border on being outright Heretical. Oh yes. Agree 100%

Jaypeeto4
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Don’t get me wrong. I’m not going to use it exclusively, but rather in conjunction with the RSV. I have an Ignatius New Testament study bible, which I love. However, it’s still too early to tell if the D-R will be the only one I use for lectio divina.
 
brgregmack said:
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not going to use it exclusively, but rather in conjunction with the RSV. I have an Ignatius New Testament study bible, which I love. However, it’s still too early to tell if the D-R will be the only one I use for lectio divina.
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I know one thing, it will certainly help you to appreciate the readings at mass. Often, the readings in the missalette are written slightly different enough to make you think about the meaning.

Let me give an example from last Sundays readings…
Philippians 4: 6 -7
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6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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source: ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Phil&ch=4&bv1=6&ev1=9
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D-R translation…
Philippians 4: 6 -7
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6 Be nothing solicitous: but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
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This made me think about the word solicitous. It actually means more than being anxious.

merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solicitous
merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solicitude

“Be nothing solicitous”

In other words, don’t make being solicitous part of your being. Makes sense! 👍
 
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