Preferred Bible Translation?

[LaPetiteSoeur]

I really like the New Jerusalem French translation. It is translated into French from the original Greek and Hebrew and is just [i]beautiful[/i].

For the English translation, I use the NAB from St. Joseph's Press. They have a big print bible that's great for those who have terrible eyesight (like me!) and all of the notes are at the end of each chapter, which I personally like.

Edited to add english

Edited December 6, 2011 by LaPetiteSoeur

[FutureCarmeliteClaire]

Douay-Rheims, definitely.

[CatherineM]

We use RSV in school. Our lectionary uses it too. I grew up with the NAB, and when I want to find something quickly, I usually grab that.

[Totus Tuus]

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We use RSV in school. Our lectionary uses it too. I grew up with the NAB, and when I want to find something quickly, I usually grab that.
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I thought all American lectionaries used the NAB.... do you live in Canada?

[Lisa]

I would second the Navarre Bibles, which use the RSV. They contain large chunks of commentary and notes from Church Fathers, especially John Chrysostom (sorry if that's not spelled right) and Augustine. They also quote St. Jose Maria Escriva pretty heavily, too. The only thing about them, though, is that they are in volumes- the Gospels, the Pentateuch, etc, so that gets a little pricey.

Addition: They do have one for the entire New Testament, so that eliminates some cost.

[Vincent Vega]

Vulgate.
Next question.

[Totus Tuus]

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Vulgate.
Next question.
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Poor non-Latin readers.

Edited December 7, 2011 by Totus Tuus

[Basilisa Marie]

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Yes, I am familiar with commentaries, and do own the New Jerome Biblical Commentary and am beginning my collection of the "Sacra Pagina" commentaries.

I do not want to replace my bible, but rather, as some have suggested, use both of them. But all I've known is RSV, (and I think the Good News Bible from when I as a teenager in religious education).
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AREN'T THE NJBC MAPS amesome???

I like maps.

[brfennell]

My family now reads a chapter from the Bible aloud every night, which is great. But they use The Message Bible, which I can't stand. Many of the verses are altered beyond recognition, and it's basically a collection of trite, overworn phrases instead of the beautiful, rich language of the Bible. Have any of you read this translation? What do you think?