New Revised Standard Version or Revised Standard Version?

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What is the difference, if any in the New Revised Standard Version Bible vs the Revised Standard Version?
I now use the latter because it does not have the “inclusive language” that the NAB has.
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The NRSV has inclusive language, probably more so than the NAB, I like it though.
 
johnjanice said:
What is the difference, if any in the New Revised Standard Version Bible vs the Revised Standard Version?
I now use the latter because it does not have the “inclusive language” that the NAB has.
Thanks!
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Its gender neutral, but has been critized by many because some of the gender neutrality affects meaning of certain passages.

For that reason, I believe, it is not an “approved” version in the Catholic Church - though its a good translation for every day reading and is used frequently in the episcopalian churches.

The RSV - CE (Catholic Edition) - either first or second editions, are excellent translations.

Blessings,

Brian
 
I don’t think of the NAB as having “inclusive language,” it doesn’t even do “brothers and sisters” for “adelphoi” in greetings. . . .

It’s not a lovely translation, though, the RSV is much more graceful.
 
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I don’t think of the NAB as having “inclusive language,” it doesn’t even do “brothers and sisters” for “adelphoi” in greetings. . . .

It’s not a lovely translation, though, the RSV is much more graceful.
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I completely agree with you - I was responding to the OP question re: the NRSV.

Blessings,

Brian
 
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