I Need A New Bible

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Haven’t been over to this forum for a while but it appears the most appropriate place.

My wife and I are in serious need of new bibles and I have no idea which ones would be best suited for us.

I would like as in depth a bible as I can find with lots of extra Catholic stuff(church fathers, traditions, etc.) on the side. 😃

My wife has a hard time reading the bible so for her, a simpler translation would be best. Something easy to read and understand, more like a beginners bible. Not a children’s bible, :confused: but the next step up I think would be more appropriate.
Thanks for the replies.
 
The Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
The Jerusalem Bible
The New American Bible

All good sound choices for Catholics, in my order of preference. You might check them all out of the library and see which you prefer.
 
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The Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
The Jerusalem Bible
The New American Bible

All good sound choices for Catholics, in my order of preference. You might check them all out of the library and see which you prefer.
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…all three are great choices… don’t forget a good companion…
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Anybody have any comments on the Ignatius Study Bible?

I was thinking of getting this for my 18 year old son - and as a 2nd bible for me.

Any comments?
 
Unfortunately, there isn’t a single volume Catholic Study Bible that includes the features you are looking for. The next best thing right now is the Navarre Bible series, which is multi-volume, but contains a wealth of the type of info you described. Almost all the books of the Bible have been completed and available, but you may want to start with the gospels and gradually add on. By the time you get all the available ones, the last one’s should be coming out.

The Ignatius Study Bibles (ISB) are also good, but they are at a less advanced stage of development with only the gospels through I/II Corinthians available at this time.

My recommendation would be to get an RSV-CE (either the Sceptor or Ignatius; they’re both the same except for binding and the price), and start collecting the Navarres and/or the ISB’s. The RSV-CE is a great translation, and *sometimes * it’s less distracting not to have a bunch of commentary on the page (sometimes you just like to be alone with the Bible). Having said that, when the ISB eventually becomes a one volume study Bible, I’ll be first in line! 😃

For more info, I humbly recommend you visit my website at the link below.
 
I think the New American Study Bible is the best Bible ever printed for people who are new to scripture. It is in clear accurate language with plenty of notes and tons of scripture citations that bind the whole thing together. Each book has an introduction. It is also THE version used in the Church liturgy in the United States. It took over 20 years to translate. It was done primarily by Catholic scholars to insure accuracy. Use it to understand Scripture. Use the RSV-CE to discuss scripture. Use the Douay-Rheims to marvel at the beauty of the passeges, especially the psalms. The King James is also very beautiful in the Psalms.
 
I heartily commend the Revised Standard Version–Catholic Edition published by Ignatius.
 
Anima Christi:
I heartily commend the Revised Standard Version–Catholic Edition published by Ignatius.
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I have the RSV-CE Women’s Bible. It has stories of the women in the bible and other things that make it interesting and easy to read.
~ Kathy ~
 
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I have the RSV-CE Women’s Bible. It has stories of the women in the bible and other things that make it interesting and easy to read.
~ Kathy ~
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If you are talking about the Zondervan Catholic Women’s Study Bible, that translation is actually the NRSV. Some (my wife included) don’t like the translation because of it’s “gender inclusive” nature, but overall I think it’s a nice Bible for women and have given it as a gift. Gender-inclusiveness in a translation doesn’t bug me so much for private reading, but it should not be used for public proclamation (like at Mass) or as a required translation, say, for a Bible study group.
Phil 1:12-14 (RSV)
12 I want you to know, brethren, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ; 14 and most of the brethren have been made confident in the Lord because of my imprisonment, and are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear.
Ro 10:10
For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.
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Phil 1:12-14 (NRSV)
I want you to know, beloved that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel, 13so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to everyone else that my imprisonment is for Christ; 14and most of the brothers and sisters, having been made confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, dare to speak the word with greater boldness and without fear
Ro 10:10
For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
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If you are talking about the Zondervan Catholic Women’s Study Bible, that translation is actually the NRSV. Some (my wife included) don’t like the translation because of it’s “gender inclusive” nature, but overall I think it’s a nice Bible for women and have given it as a gift. Gender-inclusiveness in a translation doesn’t bug me so much for private reading, but it should not be used for public proclamation (like at Mass) or as a required translation, say, for a Bible study group.
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It is the one I use at home for myself. But now I must ask, can you suggest one that could be used for study groups or at Mass? I am a “revert” and not up on the latest.
~ Kathy ~
 
Catholic versions of the Bible are what you want, for sure.

But, over on the side, I happened to pick up an NIV version that is called The Jesus Bible. It contains a lot of notes especially in the OT about passages that refer to Jesus. so far, I haven’t run into any parts where there are doctrinal differences that would compromise a Catholic reader.

Even with “The New American Bible” or any other Catholic version, look for one with cross-references where there might be additional insight to the verse under inspection.
 
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But, over on the side, I happened to pick up an NIV version that is called The Jesus Bible. It contains a lot of notes especially in the OT about passages that refer to Jesus. so far, I haven’t run into any parts where there are doctrinal differences that would compromise a Catholic reader.
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The NIV may have a bias inherent in the translation itself:

catholicconvert.com/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/Documents/NIVbias.doc

When I look to see if footnotes/commentary have an anti-Catholic bias, there are several specific passages I always look up: Luke 1:28ff (usually there is some downplaying of the person and role of the Blessed Virgin), Matthew 16:18ff (Peter’s primacy is denied or seriously called into question), and John 6:47ff (any interpretation except a literal one is set forth). Some of these study Bibles (for example, the McArthur Study Bible) are blatantly anti-Catholic; some are more subtle.
 
I like my Douhay, but then again, I was raised with the KJV. It reminds me of Sundays at my grandparents, but that just sappy old, growing EVEN older me.
 
I find a variety of bible translations is very helpful, especially for troublesome passages. I also perfer a literal translation to a dynamic equivalance, though no translation is going to be perfect. I find trouble in each of them, either they are accurate but not easily readable, or readable but not overly accurate. But that is why I like the 1609 Douay which translates the Vulgate, simply because the Vulgate was the bible that converted the world, and was the primary version in use for atleast 1500 years. However, I should say that I have atleast a dozen translations that I use on a regular basis covering the range of translation styles. My best advice is to find one that you enjoy reading.
 
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