What’s wrong with Protestant Bibles anyway? As far as we’re concerned, if it has been appropriately corrected and published with ecclesiastical approval, then it is a Catholic Bible.
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HillbillyHermit
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I’d like to amend my 1st reply by saying that my primary Bible translation is the one being read at the moment, which could be RSV-2CE, NAB, GNT-CE, and sometimes the KJV. Today (August 19, 2012) it would be the GNT-CE. It has the list of Mass readings in the back and that was needed. The padre brought the Living With Christ September issue instead of the August one when he brought Communion to Mom and I. Mom doesn’t have a preference for which translation I read to her as long as it’s approved, I speak clearly, and loud enough. So that’s what we’re going with. 
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Jerry-Jet
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I bought a copyright 1949-1951 bible new in the box!
It is the New Catholic Edition of the Holy Bible translated from the Latin Vulgate–The OldTestament Douay Version With Newly Edited Annotations of Bishop Challoner and a New Translation of the Book of Psalms from the New Latin Version Approved by Pope Pius XII.
The New Testament Confraternity Edition A Revision of the Challoner Rheims Version Edited by Catholic Scholars under the Patronage of the Episcopal Committee of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
The Imprimatur was given by Francis Cardinal Spellman Archbishop of New York September 14. 1948.
It has real Catholic non modernist notes.
The Psalms are better than the Douay Psalms without going off the modern deep end.
It has “A virgin will conceive” in Isaiah 7:14–it also has “Hail Full of grace”, It also has "person instead of “presence” in 2 Corinthians 2:10.
It is superior to the RSV because it has in Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of things to be hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things that are not seen.”
It is superior to Protestant bibles because in the Deuterocanonical books there aren’t as many omitted verses.
It doesn’t have inclusive language.
The notes in it are superior to NAB notes done from an EXTREME historico-critical viewpoint.
I’m not saying that this bible is perfect–I think this bible does show what is WRONG with modern bibles translated by people who do not view the bible through the lens of the Catholic Church over the centuries.
I think that this bible could be improved upon–I don’t think that it would have to be changed alot, though.
Are there any Catholic scholars in the world in between Vulgate Latin onlyism and modernist inclusive language liberal ridiculousness?
Look–if lay people like me and many others here at this forum can see the OBVIOUS FLAWS with modern bible translations–cant there be somthing done about it?
It is the New Catholic Edition of the Holy Bible translated from the Latin Vulgate–The OldTestament Douay Version With Newly Edited Annotations of Bishop Challoner and a New Translation of the Book of Psalms from the New Latin Version Approved by Pope Pius XII.
The New Testament Confraternity Edition A Revision of the Challoner Rheims Version Edited by Catholic Scholars under the Patronage of the Episcopal Committee of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
The Imprimatur was given by Francis Cardinal Spellman Archbishop of New York September 14. 1948.
It has real Catholic non modernist notes.
The Psalms are better than the Douay Psalms without going off the modern deep end.
It has “A virgin will conceive” in Isaiah 7:14–it also has “Hail Full of grace”, It also has "person instead of “presence” in 2 Corinthians 2:10.
It is superior to the RSV because it has in Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of things to be hoped for, the EVIDENCE of things that are not seen.”
It is superior to Protestant bibles because in the Deuterocanonical books there aren’t as many omitted verses.
It doesn’t have inclusive language.
The notes in it are superior to NAB notes done from an EXTREME historico-critical viewpoint.
I’m not saying that this bible is perfect–I think this bible does show what is WRONG with modern bibles translated by people who do not view the bible through the lens of the Catholic Church over the centuries.
I think that this bible could be improved upon–I don’t think that it would have to be changed alot, though.
Are there any Catholic scholars in the world in between Vulgate Latin onlyism and modernist inclusive language liberal ridiculousness?
Look–if lay people like me and many others here at this forum can see the OBVIOUS FLAWS with modern bible translations–cant there be somthing done about it?
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legis225
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New Jerusalem Bible. But I look at them all.
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CalCatholic
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Yeah, I have been using a large print St. Benedict (Catholic Scripture Study) Bible. I am trying to get used to the ‘thees and thous’, I wasn’t a Christian most of my life so it is not something I have grown up with.
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CalCatholic
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Yeah there are days like that for me also, I’ll read a post on this forum about a certain translation that someone likes and I will find myself using that same translation that day.I’d like to amend my 1st reply by saying that my primary Bible translation is the one being read at the moment, which could be RSV-2CE, NAB, GNT-CE, and sometimes the KJV. Today (August 19, 2012) it would be the GNT-CE. It has the list of Mass readings in the back and that was needed. The padre brought the Living With Christ September issue instead of the August one when he brought Communion to Mom and I. Mom doesn’t have a preference for which translation I read to her as long as it’s approved, I speak clearly, and loud enough. So that’s what we’re going with.
That is an awesome Bible; I have one myself. It’s a St. Benedict Press Large-Print RSV-CE but with the inserted Faith Facts and Apologetics references. I also have a regular-print St. Benedict RSV-CE which is pretty much the same thing minus the additional CSSI material. Pagination and layout are the same.
I still like very much my Ignatius RSV-2CE and I’m also glad to see it in liturgical use in one parish here in Calgary (St. John the Evangelist - Anglican Use), so I have a Bible that’s in liturgical use without amendments.
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CalCatholic
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A good source for finding Douay-Confraternity at a good price (mostly used) is on e-bay where I bought mine (1952 version). It is harder finding a new one of that age!
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Bill_Martin
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New American is what I usually have on hand. I wish I knew Greek and/or Hebrew and could read it in its original language.
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CalCatholic
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Yeah, but then you would have to go back to school, and after that you would learn that a certain Greek word could have three or more different meanings,
and you would be right back where you started!
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buzzoff1031
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I use the NABRE. I know people have problems with the notes and whatnot. But I like it. I read some of the notes for some context at times, but not for the criticism of the text. I like the way it reads though…
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Mystophilus
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The LXX 
I like the idea of Noah putting the elephants to bed in birds’ nests (Genesis 6:14).
I use the KJV/NKJV for quoting passages for others, though.
I like the idea of Noah putting the elephants to bed in birds’ nests (Genesis 6:14).
I use the KJV/NKJV for quoting passages for others, though.
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Aefensang
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KJV always.
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RPRPsych
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These topics never get old, somehow!
Depends on what I’m reading it for, actually.
Serious study / doctrinal issues: Douay-Rheims, or RSV-2nd Catholic Edition
Private reading: Jerusalem Bible (Old >> New), NAB (1986 >> RE) and Orthodox Study Bible (a composite LXX OT / NKJV NT; I recently found this one, it’s a treasure trove if you like the early Church Fathers’ interpretations.)
Depends on what I’m reading it for, actually.
Serious study / doctrinal issues: Douay-Rheims, or RSV-2nd Catholic Edition
Private reading: Jerusalem Bible (Old >> New), NAB (1986 >> RE) and Orthodox Study Bible (a composite LXX OT / NKJV NT; I recently found this one, it’s a treasure trove if you like the early Church Fathers’ interpretations.)
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CalCatholic
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The Anglican use parishes bought up all of the Ignatius RSV-2CE Lectionaries at a good price. I heard the some of the Catholic Churches in Africa were going to be using a RSV-2CE Lectionary in their masses also.
Further, I’m under the impression that the upcoming Customary of our Lady of Walsingham will permit the use of either the original 1966 RSV-CE or the Ignatius RSV-2CE.The Anglican use parishes bought up all of the Ignatius RSV-2CE Lectionaries at a good price. I heard the some of the Catholic Churches in Africa were going to be using a RSV-2CE Lectionary in their masses also.
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mab23
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NASB, KJV , I even have NIV
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CalCatholic
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The more the better:thumbsup:
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soulofthesea76
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I use my Douay–Rheims Bible & my NRSV. My spouse who is a Protestent only uses the KJV . He says all others are corrupted & it gets very old after awhile. Is the something really wrong with my reading what I was raised with which is the Douay-Rheims. 
All together I personally have on my book shelves the DR, NRSV, NLT, NASB, NAB, NKJV, KJV, & the NIV. I just think it’s so silly to debate & argue over which version YOU personally find easier to read & understand.
All together I personally have on my book shelves the DR, NRSV, NLT, NASB, NAB, NKJV, KJV, & the NIV. I just think it’s so silly to debate & argue over which version YOU personally find easier to read & understand.
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CalCatholic
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There are many people on this form who use the Douay-Rheims Bible as their primary or only Bible, so you are in good company!I use my Douay–Rheims Bible & my NRSV. My spouse who is a Protestent only uses the KJV . He says all others are corrupted & it gets very old after awhile. Is the something really wrong with my reading what I was raised with which is the Douay-Rheims.
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