Which Bible Should I Read????

[tvknight415]

Is there anyplace to read the Pius XII psalms translation online? I haven’t been able to find a copy used locally, and my library doesn’t have a Confraternity edition with the Pius XII psalter. I’m especially interested in Psalms 1, 22(23), 50(51), and 94(95).

 

[Pilgrim1701]

*Yet again *the Jerusalem/New Jerusalem options are omitted.

Some bible come in study editions, with good intros and notes, but if you need/want explanatory tracts, a variety of good commentaries are available which will go into more detail and context than any footnote can.

I always think there’s something to be said for using the Bible authorized for liturgical use in your area, as what you read at home will match what you hear in the church. The snag there is they can pick bits and pieces from a variety of sources to suit the liturgy, so getting them all in one volume can be tricky. The CTS do a Jerusalem Bible with Grail Psalter which solves the problem for me.

Once a Bible is authorized for the liturgy, I think should be a safe bet that is suitable for private reading/devotion also.

The Bible. The best book(s) in the world!

 

[aragonjohn1]

Hi y’all,

As many of you know on here, I am a former Southern Baptist so that means I was very well versed in my Bible and had read it so many times through. But, since my conversion to Catholicism, I have not again re-read through the entire Bible.

If you could give me a good plan or your recommendation for Bible translations, that would be wonderful! I am used to the NIV translation but I wanted to change it up for a Catholic read through.

Blessings!

Landon

A good copy and/or version of the Douay-Rheims Bible preferably one full of catholicity :bounce:npatrol:

(although if You can find a non-Catholic/scholarly edition that if full of truth and the Truth

that Bible can often be near as good as some of the others )

Hope this helps
God bless

 

[followingtheway]

I am used to the NIV translation but I wanted to change it up for a Catholic read through.

That’s basically you’re best bet. I think as long as it’s Catholic (correct me if I’m wrong anyone).

The New American Bible is excellent. Reading the intro to each book is very helpful.

I have the New American Bible and it’s a good translation but it has footnotes that are seen by many Catholics as problematic. For example, 1 Corinthians 3:15 has been traditionally interpreted by many Catholics (including Church fathers) to be a reference to Purgatory. But the footnote says it’s doesn’t envisage the “the notion of Purgatory.”

This a post by a user who lists several problematic translations made by the NAB.

I’m NOT saying that should stay away from NAB, nor am I attacking it but whatever Bible version you pick, always do your research.

This bible may not be perfect but I think it is the least inaccurate. It has “A virgin will conceive” and “Hail Full of grace”.

I’m planning on getting either a Douay-Rheims Bible or a RSV-CE Bible because they because of how they translate Luke 1:28, when the angel is speaking to Mary.

In all known Protestant translations, and even some Catholics ones, the angel Gabriel calls Mary “highly favored one” or “greatly blessed.” Only in a few translations like Douay-Rheims Bible and RSV-CE does it say that the angel called Mary “FULL OF GRACE”

I think “Full of Grace” is closer to the greek word “kecharitomene” and it alludes to this sinless nature of Mary

Because after all the prayer goes “Hail Mary full of grace”

 

[po18guy]

I’m planning on getting either a Douay-Rheims Bible or a RSV-CE Bible because they because of how they translate Luke 1:28, when the angel is speaking to Mary.

I think “Full of Grace” is closer to the greek word “kecharitomene” and it alludes to this sinless nature of Mary

Because after all the prayer goes “Hail Mary full of grace”

Both the Knox Translation, as well as all versions of the Confraternity Bible pass the tests of Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:28 and 2 Corinthians 2:10. Not only that, but both dare to use the word “hell” in them, which appears nowhere in the NAB or NAB/RE.

Oh, and consider the following:

Luke 1:45 NAB “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”

Huh? I find it odd that anyone would be blessed for believing that God would actually do what He said He would. After all, He can neither deceive nor be deceived. Compare that with the following:

Luke 1:45 KNOX “Blessed art thou for thy believing; the message that was brought to thee from the Lord shall have fulfilment.”

Luke 1:45 Confraternity “And blessed is she who has believed, because the things promised her by the Lord shall be accomplished.”

It is an article of faith that God will deliver on His promises. Elizabeth demonstrates her faith by assuring Mary that the Lord will do as promised, while declaring that Mary is blessed simply for her faith.