Footnotes, etc.

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Hello, I am new to this forum. I searched for this topic all over, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, but with no avail. I could use some help…

I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether or not there is a Catholic Bible that does not have any footnotes or cross-referencing? I have recently begun non-formal (personal) studies in the Bible, and I currently use the one that they gave us for school – The NAB: Fireside Study Edition. While I enjoy reading the Bible to study – footnotes and all – there are times when I don’t feel so gung-ho, and am just looking for strength, or comfort, or whatever it may be. If I choose to read in that way, I still find my eyes going to the asterisks and little letters out of habit.

Is there a good Catholic Bible out there that I can read that is purely textual?

I understand there are issues with interpretation of Scripture. Like I said, I do love to read into the text, as opposed to reading through it. I am a Roman Catholic and do not buy into pure, personal interpretation. However, I would not be using the ‘that’ Bible in the same way as a Bible used for study. I think there is a distinguishing mark in utility.

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Hello, Duder:

Welcome to the forums. You might want to look into this bible, or perhaps its similar compact version:
ignatius.com/ViewProduct.aspx?SID=1&Product_ID=3011&SKU=IBR:BKL-P&Category_ID=6

For the most part, its straight text, no headers or chapter sub-divisions, with a few notes regarding different textual variations here and there. It does have asterisks indicating end notes, but these are not at the bottom of each page. You have to go look these up at appendices at the end of each testament.

rocketrob
 
my translation of the Bible, the Catholic Public Domain Version, has no cross-references or footnotes, neither in the print version, nor in this online version:
sacredbible.org/catholic/index.htm

Usually, Bibles have footnotes to some extent, since Canon Law requires vernacular translations to have annotations.
 
Thank you for the responses!

After doing a bit more research, my next step is hunting down an Ignatius Bible. (Ron, I read that the CPDV is not considered official.) Am I correct in saying that the Ignatius Bible is synonymous with the RSV-CE?
 
Duder said:
Thank you for the responses!

After doing a bit more research, my next step is hunting down an Ignatius Bible. (Ron, I read that the CPDV is not considered official.) Am I correct in saying that the Ignatius Bible is synonymous with the RSV-CE?
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Duder,
You are correct. I could have been more explicit in my original post. I recommended an RSV-CE that seems to be published in identical versions by both Oxford University Press and Ignatius Press. I recommended the larger Reader’s Edition, but there are also compact versions in various covers (zippered or not, etc). There is also a gigantic print version that is still without footnotes, but has added chapter headings and sub-divisions. Its a nice bible, but the print is way too big for my tastes.

You know…now that I think of it…you might want to look into a very nice and new version of the RSV-CE put out by St. Benedict Press:
saintbenedictpress.com/Catholic-Classics/Revised-Standard-Version-Bibles.cfm?ct=1366

Many people seem to like this very recent edition which has red-letter text for Christ’s words. The one ‘complaint’ has been that cross-references were not included, but this seems to be what you’re looking for.

Any of these would probably be good choices as far as your requirements are concerned. It would probably come down to personal preference of the feel and extra features of each for you.

rocketrob
 
The RSV-CE second edition is an improvement on the earlier first edition. The RSV-CE2 was prepared with the cooperation of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments (because the editors were working on a lectionary version also).
 
Duder,
For probably unneeded clarification, I do typically use the RSV-2CE…but for many of the reasons that seem to distract you. It has the cross-references and footnotes all right on the same page as the Scripture passages. The RSV-CE versions I mentioned above do not. So, you’ll have to weigh the various options based on your personal preferences.

rocketrob
 
rocketrob said:
Duder,
You are correct. I could have been more explicit in my original post. I recommended an RSV-CE that seems to be published in identical versions by both Oxford University Press and Ignatius Press. I recommended the larger Reader’s Edition, but there are also compact versions in various covers (zippered or not, etc). There is also a gigantic print version that is still without footnotes, but has added chapter headings and sub-divisions. Its a nice bible, but the print is way too big for my tastes.

You know…now that I think of it…you might want to look into a very nice and new version of the RSV-CE put out by St. Benedict Press:
saintbenedictpress.com/Catholic-Classics/Revised-Standard-Version-Bibles.cfm?ct=1366

Many people seem to like this very recent edition which has red-letter text for Christ’s words. The one ‘complaint’ has been that cross-references were not included, but this seems to be what you’re looking for.

Any of these would probably be good choices as far as your requirements are concerned. It would probably come down to personal preference of the feel and extra features of each for you.

rocketrob
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I have both the Oxford/Ignatius Readers edition as well as the new St. Benedict Press RSV with the red letters. I really like both of them. I also have the Scepter RSV-CE that does include the cross references and it is the only RSV-CE that I have seen that does include them. As rocketrob said, that is also my only “complaint” with the St. Benedict edition. For your purposes, I would go with the Ignatius/Oxford Reader’s edition. I don’t think there is one Bible that everyone will like fully (as far as binding, text size, things like that); however, as long as I can have the word of God with me, I’m good!

But to add this…if anyone knows where I can eventually get a genuine leather bound RSV-CE study bible, with pages for notes, and footnotes & cross references on each page, and the lectionary listing at the end, a list of Catholic prayers at the end, some maps, and maybe even a concordance, Let me know! 😃 Or I could just get permission and make one!😉
 
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But to add this…if anyone knows where I can eventually get a genuine leather bound RSV-CE study bible, with pages for notes, and footnotes & cross references on each page, and the lectionary listing at the end, a list of Catholic prayers at the end, some maps, and maybe even a concordance, Let me know! 😃 Or I could just get permission and make one!😉
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You seem to be looking for the same kind of bible that I’d like! I’d take it in either the RSV-CE or RSV-2CE version, and I wouldn’t mind it having Dei Verbum printed in the front, either.

rocketrob
 
rocketrob said:
You seem to be looking for the same kind of bible that I’d like! I’d take it in either the RSV-CE or RSV-2CE version, and I wouldn’t mind it having Dei Verbum printed in the front, either.

rocketrob
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Maybe we should get with Ignatius press and publish one!😛
 
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