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Kateri
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Hi all! New here to the forums, and hoping to find some recommendations for a new study bible… Let me know what you like and why. Thanks!
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Rolltide
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Ah, a topic I have been exploring lately myself. Let me tell you what I learned on here before the forum crashed. Although there are many Catholic study Bibles, three in particular seem to keep getting mentioned.Hi all! New here to the forums, and hoping to find some recommendations for a new study bible… Let me know what you like and why. Thanks!
- The Ignatius Study Bible: Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, written and edited by Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. Both of these gentlemen, esp. Dr. Hahn, are widely known for their excellent Catholic books. This study Bible contains extensive references to the Catechism, early church fathers, and Vatican documents, and is considered very faithful to Catholic teaching. It is, however, a work in progress. About half of the New Testament has been completed so far. It is available in 9 volumes to this point, at a cost of about $9 each. It is highly recommended.
- The Navarre Study Bible: Based on the Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition. Published by Opus Dei. An extremely orthodox study Bible with a huge commentary. It also contains extensive references, including the writings of Josemaria Escriva at length. (This is hardly suprising since he founded Opus Dei.) It’s very good for prayerful reading of the Bible. It has the benefit of being complete, and the pitfall of being notoriously expensive. It is available in 10 beautifully hardbound volumes for about $40 each. The New Testament is also available in 10 paperback books, OR an abridged hardcover New Testament that runs only about $40. If you are REALLY into Bible study, the Navarre contains the Latin Vulgate along side the RSV-CE in the text (except for the abridged version).
- The Haydock Douay-Rheims Bible: Many people swear by this and consider it the gold standard. Why? Because the Douay-Rheims, the oldest English version of the Bible approved for Catholic use, tends to be a very literal translation, although it is in Middle English. Also, the commentary is apparently utterly loaded with references to the early church fathers. There are several versions of the Douay-Rheims Bible. Make sure you get the Haydock. This version contains the commentary, which was written in the early 1800s. Despite its age, it continues to be incredibly valuable. It can be hard to find though.
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demerzel85
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If you are just starting off and would want something cheaper, I would recommend the Christian Community Bible. It was translated by the Claretian Fathers, and has very substantial commentary for the price that it goes for.
Samples: bible.claret.org/bibles/
Samples: bible.claret.org/bibles/
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Michael_G
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Quote:Hi all! New here to the forums, and hoping to find some recommendations for a new study bible… Let me know what you like and why. Thanks!
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*3) The Haydock Douay-Rheims Bible: Many people swear by this and consider it the gold standard. Why? Because the Douay-Rheims, the oldest English version of the Bible approved for Catholic use, tends to be a very literal translation, although it is in Middle English. Also, the commentary is apparently utterly loaded with references to the early church fathers. There are several versions of the Douay-Rheims Bible. Make sure you get the Haydock. This version contains the commentary, which was written in the early 1800s. Despite its age, it continues to be incredibly valuable. It can be hard to find though.
The Haydock is for the SERIOUS student. It’s deep and intricate, and offers some things the others don’t. The great thing about them is that each have something unique to offer. I hope to, at some point, tackle all three. Perhaps others would like to share what they consider the stronger and weaker points of these volumes.*
The Haydock commentary for the New Testament is on line at the following site, put together by todd Easton a particpator in this forum
haydock1859.tripod.com/
Todd Easton CatholicBook@aol.com
Also another older commentary out their recommended by Jimmy akins is
A Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Dom Bernard Orchard M.A. (Cantab.) General Editor and New Testament Editor
A great catholic exegsis of Scripture is located at http://www.scripturecatholic.com/
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NotWorthy
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Thanks Michael and a special thanks to Todd Easton!!!The Haydock commentary for the New Testament is on line at the following site, put together by todd Easton a particpator in this forum
haydock1859.tripod.com/
Todd Easton CatholicBook@aol.com
Also another older commentary out their recommended by Jimmy akins is
A Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Dom Bernard Orchard M.A. (Cantab.) General Editor and New Testament Editor
A great catholic exegsis of Scripture is located at http://www.scripturecatholic.com/
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This is my choice too. I’ve bought the whole set and it is very useful. It explains well and it also has study questions - questions about each chapter and questions on applying to your life.Ah, a topic I have been exploring lately myself. Let me tell you what I learned on here before the forum crashed. Although there are many Catholic study Bibles, three in particular seem to keep getting mentioned.
- The Ignatius Study Bible: Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, written and edited by Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. Both of these gentlemen, esp. Dr. Hahn, are widely known for their excellent Catholic books. This study Bible contains extensive references to the Catechism, early church fathers, and Vatican documents, and is considered very faithful to Catholic teaching. It is, however, a work in progress. About half of the New Testament has been completed so far. It is available in 9 volumes to this point, at a cost of about $9 each. It is highly recommended.
I really like it.
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Michael_G
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Catena Aurea - The Golden ChainHi all! New here to the forums, and hoping to find some recommendations for a new study bible… Let me know what you like and why. Thanks!
Of St. Thomas Aquinas
The Golden Chain is a commentary on of the Gospels by the Early Church Fathers compiled together.
catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.html
Documents and Books http://www.catecheticsonline.com/Resources.html
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Click Here - The Documents of the Catholic Church
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Click Here - The Summa Theologica
Click Here - The Theology of the Body
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Click Here - The Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma - Project started
Click Here - The Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture - Coming by the end of 2006
Click Here - The Haydock Bible and Commentary - Coming in 2007
Click Here - Church History by Fr. John Laux, M.A.
Click Here - Aquinas’ Shorter Summa by St. Thomas Aquinas
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