What Bible should i use

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well im a Baptist at the moment but im thinking about converting to Catholic i use a NKJ Bible whats a Catholic Bible that reads like the NKJ please.
 
If you are accustomed to the original KJV, the bible most similar both in time and language to the KJV is the Douay-Rheims bible of 1582/1609. But, I see that you have a NKJV. In that case, I can heartily suggest the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition by Ignatius Press. It is a very faithful translation.

I have the New Jerusalem Bible and several New American Bibles, but their language is clumsy in places, and the notes on the NAB are horrible (they have since been revised). If you stick with the RSV-2CE, you will be well served. By the way, here is a recent Baptist to Catholic conversion thread that you might be interested in.

Christ’s peace.
 
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If you are accustomed to the original KJV, the bible most similar both in time and language to the KJV is the Douay-Rheims bible of 1582/1609. But, I see that you have a NKJV. In that case, I can heartily suggest the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition by Ignatius Press. It is a very faithful translation.

I have the New Jerusalem Bible and several New American Bibles, but their language is clumsy in places, and the notes on the NAB are horrible (they have since been revised). If you stick with the RSV-2CE, you will be well served. By the way, here is a recent Baptist to Catholic conversion thread that you might be interested in.

Christ’s peace.
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I second this recommendation. I started with the NAB but have since moved to the RSV-CE2.
 
Jayza said:
well im a Baptist at the moment but im thinking about converting to Catholic i use a NKJ Bible whats a Catholic Bible that reads like the NKJ please.
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the one that will sound the most like your current bible is the Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition.

For readers that grew up on the original King James (authorized version) the Douay-Rheims-Challoner translation will sound most like it.

For those who use the a more “modern American English” version, the New American Bible will seem more familiar.

For those who have been using a Good News Bible or Today’s English Version, each of those have an approved Catholic translation (adding back the books that are missing) which are okay for private use, but not approved for liturgy.

For those who like the New English Bible or similar translation, they Jerusalem bible will be very comfortable.
 
If you’re used to the Authorised Version (KJV), then the Douay-Rheims should be good. If you like the NKJV better, I think the RSV-CE should be to your liking. The New American Bible is good if you live in the US, unlike me, were the NRSV-CE (Anglicised) is used in the lectionary.

I suppose the NRSV-CE could be an option, but there is some inclusive language in reference to people, not God. It is quite accurate.

The Jerusalem Bible is more of a translation than a paraphrase, BUT, is the best around :cool:

A new translation has just been published, the Common English Bible - has a large amount of inclusive language, so I don’t recommend it.

The Revised English Bible is so-so, it’s all to personal preference. Same for the New English Bible.

You can find the KJV with the Deuterocanon, though it’s rare, and technically not a Catholic bible, though very High-Church Anglican.
 
I second the suggestion of the Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition. If you get the study Bible it contains only the New Testament, but the notes are great from a Catholic perspective. I believe there is an Old Testament coming in the future. Check out Ignatius Press.

I would also get a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as it is also referenced in the notes.
 
I forgot to add that I own the New Jerusalem, Douay Rheims, and Ignatius (RSV) bible (my favorite).
 
Forgot: :doh2: There is a book that is very helpful as an aid in reading the bible: Inside the Bible by Fr. Kenneth Baker, SJ. It is an introduction to each of the 73 books of the bible, giving that book’s place in the bible, its date of composition and author (if known), its theme, its theology, an outline and a reflection. Very helpful in placing biblical events into context. I just noticed that it is also by Ignatius.
 
The closest Catholic Bible to the NKJV would be the Douay-Rheims Bible, Challoner revision. If you’re able to read the NKJV, then the language here should not pose a problem. The other huge advantages of this version are
  1. translations of passages that are in keeping with orthodox Catholic teaching (Genesis 1:1, 3:15; Isaiah 7: 14; 1 Timothy 3: 15, etc.)
  2. the presence of very helpful notes by Bishop Challoner, which clarify difficult points in the text and link them to Church doctrine.
If you want something a little more modern, then I second the recommendation of the Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition published by Ignatius Press. Even better, get the Ignatius Study Bible (or at least the New Testament), which will help you to understand the Church’s teachings and interpretations of Sacred Scripture.

There are more modern translations (Jerusalem, New Jerusalem, New American), but because of some awkward passages and very questionable notes, I wouldn’t recommend them to you right now.
 
Is the Douay-Rheims, Challoner rvision the most faithful to the Latin Vulgate that one can obtain in English?
 
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Is the Douay-Rheims, Challoner rvision the most faithful to the Latin Vulgate that one can obtain in English?
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Douay rheims is the direct translation from the Greek it’s the most faithful translation there is, and apart from the ‘‘thee thy and thou’’ langauge contained in it, a child at the age of reason could read this translation.

all translations are faithful though as long as they have been approved of by the Church.
 
Has anyone heard of the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible? If so, what are your thoughts.

Currently I have been using the New American with KJV and the Douy Rheims as a back up for references.

I also think I may buy the NJB. Relatively cheap on half.com.

Please let me know what your thoughts are on the Little Rock Catholic Bible, thank you!

Mike

littlerockscripture.org/en/Features.aspx?ID=148
 
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