Ignatius Bible

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I need some (name removed by moderator)ut here. I have seen different discussions on Bible translations (NJB, NAB, etc.) and I wanted to know why no one has mentioned the Ignatius Bible? Does it fall into one of the previously listed catagories (NJB, NAB, etc.) or is there something about it I’m not aware of? I want to find the most accurate “word-for-word” translation available in English. I’m aware of the D-R, but I have heard it is a bit difficult (not that this bothers me). What should I be looking at?
 
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I need some (name removed by moderator)ut here. I have seen different discussions on Bible translations (NJB, NAB, etc.) and I wanted to know why no one has mentioned the Ignatius Bible? Does it fall into one of the previously listed catagories (NJB, NAB, etc.) or is there something about it I’m not aware of? I want to find the most accurate “word-for-word” translation available in English. I’m aware of the D-R, but I have heard it is a bit difficult (not that this bothers me). What should I be looking at?
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The Ignatius Bible has been mentioned here quite a bit actually. The Ignatius (RSV-CE) is probably the best modern translation. I however like the D-R and don’t usually recommend much more than the D-R, because it is the word for word translation of the Vulgate. If you are going to use a modern translation, this would be the one you want
 
I keep several versions of the Bible around. I have NAB, D-R and RSV-CE. I like to cross check translations. I also have some non-Catholic versions for reference. For personal reading, I use either NAB or RSV-CE.
 
In regard to the D-R, are we talking about the Challanor revision or the “old school” version where the spelling and structure leave a bit to be desired? From what I have read, the Challenor revision is based on the KJV. Does that create problems?
 
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In regard to the D-R, are we talking about the Challanor revision or the “old school” version where the spelling and structure leave a bit to be desired? From what I have read, the Challenor revision is based on the KJV. Does that create problems?
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I haven’t read the original Douay-Rheims. The Challoner is a great revision. The KJV borrowed from the Douay and especially from the Rheims NT of 1582. The Douay is completely Catholic and has nothing to hinder it from the Magisterium. As far as the KJV I would burn the KJV
 
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I have always been a strong advocate for Catholicism so naturally I have objections to the KJV. Matthew 6:9-13 adds “Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory now and forever”
 
I always wondered where that came from. When I was high school (waaaayyyyy before I became Catholic) this was how we ended the Lord’s Prayer when we prayed before athletic events. When I started attending Catholic masses I couldn’t figure out why they stopped short. 😃

Thanks for the info.
 
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I need some (name removed by moderator)ut here. I have seen different discussions on Bible translations (NJB, NAB, etc.) and I wanted to know why no one has mentioned the Ignatius Bible? Does it fall into one of the previously listed catagories (NJB, NAB, etc.) or is there something about it I’m not aware of? I want to find the most accurate “word-for-word” translation available in English. I’m aware of the D-R, but I have heard it is a bit difficult (not that this bothers me). What should I be looking at?
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To answer your question directly:

The Ignatius Bible is the “original” RSV-CE of 1965-66 as published by Ignatius Press. It is available as either a blue soft- or hard-cover.

Ignatius recently issued what they call the RSV-2CE.

There is also The Ignatius Study Bible series of booklets, covering various books of the bible (mostly NT, so far).
 
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