Hello,
This is a description from the Scepter Publishers 2011 Spring/Summer catalog*:
What is the Navarre Bible?
The Navarre Bible contains the Catholic Bible (Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition), bound together with the text of the New Latin Vulgate Bible and extensive commentary. It is considered an excellent, thorough, superior Scripture commentary. The Navarre Bible was initiated by St. Josemaría Escrivá and prepared by the theology faculty at the University of Navarre. The commentaries draw on sources such as Church documents, scientific exegesis, and the writings of the Saints, Doctors of the Church and other holy people. The commentary is not overly technical, making a great resource for both Biblical scholars and the average Catholic.
Each volume of the series contains text and commentary for either an individual book of the Bible or a few related books. For example, the Gospel of Matthew is assigned its own volume, while the Wisdom books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Wisdom are contained in one volume. For each Biblical book, an introduction discussing authorship, canonicity, purpose, content and style provides the reader with background context for delving into Scripture.
What is the Navarre Bible used for?
The Navarre Bible is a great resource for Bible study and the prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture. The commentaries give insight into the literal and spiritual meanings of the Scripture texts. Written for the average Catholic, the Navarre Bible is also a good resource for the practice of Lectio Divina. The informative yet not-too-technical commentaries also make this an ideal resource for family Bible reading.
- We gratefully acknowledge Aquinas and More Catholic Gifts for the use of their Navarre Bible description.
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There’s a twelve volume paperback set of the New Testament. A single hardback volume New Testament is also available in the Expanded or Compact Editions; both New Vulgate Latin and English with commentary, or English with less commentary.
The Old Testament is in seven hardback volumes (there’s no compact edition due to its length). Shorter paperback volumes are currently being developed.
At the moment, I have the Navarre Bible on my “to-do” list on my desk for when I have more time to look into the different options available. I too use the Douay-Rheims version and would appreciate other’s impressions about ithe Navarre, especially regarding the commentaries.
many thanks!
amsjj
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Jesus, God and man,
imprisoned by love in Thy most holy Sacrament,
have mercy upon us.
– Blessed John Henry Newman, December 22, 1851
Tú y yo sabemos por la fe que oculto en las especies sacramentales está Cristo,
ese Cristo con su Cuerpo, con su Sangre, con su Alma, y con su Divinidad,
prisonero de amor.
– San Josemaria Escriva, 1 junio 1974
