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For Catholics here - is it wrong to read non-catholic bibles (e.g. a bible in yiddish)?
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LilyM
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Ideally you should be reading something that has all the requisite books in it. If not, see if you can locate one that does!
I’m surprised that there is a complete Bible (OT and NT) in Yiddish, but it’s good to hear
Mind if I’m a nosey parker and ask why Yiddish in particular?
I’m surprised that there is a complete Bible (OT and NT) in Yiddish, but it’s good to hear
Mind if I’m a nosey parker and ask why Yiddish in particular?
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Catholig
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Well I started out looking at the Syriac PeshittaIdeally you should be reading something that has all the requisite books in it. If not, see if you can locate one that does!
I’m surprised that there is a complete Bible (OT and NT) in Yiddish, but it’s good to hear
Mind if I’m a nosey parker and ask why Yiddish in particular?
and then I decided to do a google search for “Yiddish” “Bible” and I wound up reading the first part of Genesis in Yiddish (or at least trying to).Back to the subject at hand though - you think it would be okay? As long as I don’t read it so much for spiritual reading as to test my linguistical skills or see how they render certain verses?
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fellowChristian
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I have a diverse group of Bibles.
KJV,NIV,NAB, and Douay-Rheims. And some that I keep because they are old. I like to compare. I read this one and it said to Mary “And the Angel appeared and said hail she who is happy”
I can’t remember which translation that was but I am looking for it.
I know which is my favorite (the one with medium sized letters and feels good in my hands and has all the 7 books it’s suppose to have
and is ok’d throught the Catholic Church.
I collect Bibles and anything from the Catholic Church.
I think it is ok just because you’re learning the language. That is what I am doing in a way. Learning the different translations of the Bible.As long as you know your history
KJV,NIV,NAB, and Douay-Rheims. And some that I keep because they are old. I like to compare. I read this one and it said to Mary “And the Angel appeared and said hail she who is happy”
I can’t remember which translation that was but I am looking for it.I know which is my favorite (the one with medium sized letters and feels good in my hands and has all the 7 books it’s suppose to have
and is ok’d throught the Catholic Church.I collect Bibles and anything from the Catholic Church.
I think it is ok just because you’re learning the language. That is what I am doing in a way. Learning the different translations of the Bible.As long as you know your history
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paarsurrey
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Hi
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If one is research minded and is not a blind-faith, there is nothing wrong in reading other Scriptures . It is in built in the freedom of thought, which is appreciable in the Western world.
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LilyM
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Yeah, it’s fineWell I started out looking at the Syriac Peshitta
Back to the subject at hand though - you think it would be okay? As long as I don’t read it so much for spiritual reading as to test my linguistical skills or see how they render certain verses?
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dolphinlove
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Yes its always good to compare Catholic scriptures to others, it just shows how correct Catholicism is
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SirComeInside
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Well as long as you only read the old testament and folow its teachings your fine by my God:thumbsup:
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Jerusha
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It’s fine even to read non-Catholic non-bibles, so long as you are well-grounded. I’ve read the Koran and the Book of Mormon, and neither converted me. As for the Bible, after reading the BOM, I won’t read the KJV . I miss the other books, but picking up a Protestant Bible (other than KJV) is just fine with me.
As for the Bible, after reading the BOM, I won’t read the KJV . I miss the other books, but picking up a Protestant Bible (other than KJV) is just fine with me.
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Gerry_Hunter
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What one must also watch out for in reading “non-Catholic” Bibles is the notes accompanying the text.
It’s true that liberties are sometimes taken with the translations for reasons that aim at advancing teachings that differ from those of the Church. But the notes included in many editions are even more blatantly that way.
This problem crosses lines of translation. For example, the Revised Standard Version of the Bible is well received by the Church. There are a few text differences in the Catholic version, but not that many. However, finding an RSV with notes that advance teachings contrary to those of the Church is not at all difficult.
It’s always good to check for an Imprimatur and nihil obstat on the NOTES in an edition, looking beyond just what translation the edition employs.
Blessings,
Gerry
It’s true that liberties are sometimes taken with the translations for reasons that aim at advancing teachings that differ from those of the Church. But the notes included in many editions are even more blatantly that way.
This problem crosses lines of translation. For example, the Revised Standard Version of the Bible is well received by the Church. There are a few text differences in the Catholic version, but not that many. However, finding an RSV with notes that advance teachings contrary to those of the Church is not at all difficult.
It’s always good to check for an Imprimatur and nihil obstat on the NOTES in an edition, looking beyond just what translation the edition employs.
Blessings,
Gerry
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Jerusha
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Good caution. I don’t read the notes in non-Catholic Bibles.
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lak611
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It is actually very easy to find non-Catholic Bibles that have no notes at all, just cross-references to other verses. I own a KJV, ESV, NEB and NASB without any footnotes.Good caution. I don’t read the notes in non-Catholic Bibles.
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cruisin
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Why is this question being presented in the non-catholic forum?
should it not be somewhere else?
ask a priest ask an apologist? maybe?
should it not be somewhere else?
ask a priest ask an apologist? maybe?
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lak611
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Here’s a thread from Ask an Apologist that answers the question.Why is this question being presented in the non-catholic forum?
should it not be somewhere else?
ask a priest ask an apologist? maybe?
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Bennie_P
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No it is not, in fact it is good to read as many different tranlations as possible to get better understanding of the text and views of non-Catholics. Of course I would stay clear of bibles written for JWs for thier bible is not a translation but a corruption of the scriptures.
Here is web site where you can down load for free many translations and in many launguages. for Free
e-sword.net/index.html Home page
e-sword.net/downloads.html Basic software downlaod
e-sword.net/bibles.html After the first 7 are the free bible translations, you do not have to purchase anything - there are dozens of translations for free and the software is great for deeper study. Only thing is they only have the Douay-Rheims and Vulgate translation for Catholics. There is a download of the early church fathers writings available also. there are commentaries available, but they are all protestant.
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BrewMax
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what is a non-Catholic Bible?? I guess I don’t understand.
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LilyM
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One without the so-called ‘Deuterocanonical’ or ‘Apocryphal’ books, which we believe are part of the canon.
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lak611
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There are also Protestant Bibles that have all the books, but they are placed in a separate section called “Apocrypha” rather than being interspersed within the Old Testament.
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Jaypeeto4
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Of course I would stay clear of bibles written for JWs for thier bible is not a translation but a corruption of the scriptures.
I would also warn readers to stay away from
Joseph Smith’s “INSPIRED VERSION” too.
It is very difficult to obtain, but some
public libraries have a copy of it.
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I would also warn readers to stay away from
Joseph Smith’s “INSPIRED VERSION” too.
It is very difficult to obtain, but some
public libraries have a copy of it.
Jaypeeto4
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BrewMax
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The apocryphal books contain far too many errors to be the inspired word of God. The book of Sirach says to divorce your wife if she does not obey you. That is just one several.
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