Debra Little Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have the Douay Rheims Bible but to me it is like trying read the King James english. I do not like the New American Bible. Does anyone here have the Ingatius Bible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I do. LOVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Got the RSV version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I am hearing great things these days about the Knox Bible. Kind of 'high' English, but more or less avoids the archaisms that can trip people up with the Douay Rheims. In fact everyone I have heard from says that it is an absolute joy to read. I keep thinking I should pick one up, but so many expenses these days, right? :P Baronius Press just started printing one a few months back. For reference, here is the start of the Gospel according to John in the Knox translation: 1 At the beginning of time the Word already was; and God had the Word abiding with him, and the Word was God. 2 He abode, at the beginning of time, with God. 3 It was through him that all things came into being, and without him came nothing that has come to be. 4 In him there was life, and that life was the light of men.[a] 5 And the light shines in darkness, a darkness which was not able to master it.[b] 6 A man appeared, sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, so that through him all men might learn to believe. 8 He was not the Light; he was sent to bear witness to the light. 9 There is one who enlightens every soul born into the world; he was the true Light. 10 He, through whom the world was made, was in the world, and the world treated him as a stranger. 11 He came to what was his own, and they who were his own gave him no welcome. 12 But all those who did welcome him, he empowered to become the children of God, all those who believe in his name; 13 their birth came, not from human stock, not from nature’s will or man’s, but from God.[c] 14 And the Word was made flesh, and came to dwell among us; and we had sight of his glory, glory such as belongs to the Father’s only-begotten Son, full of grace and truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The Jerusalem Bible is Mother Angelica's personal favorite. I've never read it, but Mother Angelica likes it so it can't be bad. I'm a "high" English type of guy, though, so my favorite version of the Bible is the Douay-Rheims (Unless I totally fall in love with the Knox Bible, which is possible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spem in alium Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I used the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible for an assignment last year and it was fantastic. I'm a fan of the Jerusalem and New Jerusalem. I have an NRSV which is pretty handy for study. Though the Knox may win me over too. Love the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyAnn Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I second the suggestions of the Jerusalem Bible, it's what I was given when I was in RCIA and I prefer it over any other translation I've read. But I do not like the New Jerusalem Bible. I dislike the NJB almost as much as I dislike the Douay-Rheims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I have the NASB that I got for Confirmation from my aunt/godmother/Confirmation sponsor. I also got a NAB during my CRHP weekend. I don't like either of them because the wording is really weird. One of these days, I am planning to invest good Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I use the Haydock, Jerusalem, New Jerusalem, NAB, RSVP, NRSV, Duay Reims, and the Septuagint. I do not have a favorite, because they all bear merit and benefit for the individual. Although I most often will quote from NAB since that is the translation used for reading during Mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzytakara Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 My Catholic Bible is the New American Version, I also have The Message Bible and New Revised Standard Version from back before I realized their was a difference between Catholic and Protestant Bibles.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Little Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 I do. LOVE IT thanks. i have been thinking about getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I am a fan of the NAB, but have heard great things about the Jerusalem Bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honour Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have the NASB that I got for Confirmation from my aunt/godmother/Confirmation sponsor. I also got a NAB during my CRHP weekend. I don't like either of them because the wording is really weird. One of these days, I am planning to invest good Bible. Interesting, I'm surprised a NASB was given as a catholic gift. It is my favorite, I use NAB for catholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 The RSV-CE Edition 2 is the standard for an English translation for Bible study. This is also helpful because the RSV is respected by Protestant theologians. The NAB is the standard for devotional or liturgical reading in the US. The Knox Bible is excellent. The Haydock is okay, but the Navarre Bible is going to help more people than the Haydock for study. The Ignatius Study Bible (RSV-CE) is an excellent study Bible, but unfortunately only half done. Anything with "New" in front of the version (except the NAB) isn't worth your time or money. A very well kept secret is the African Bible (available on the USCCB website) that combines tons of study notes, CCC references, and more into the NAB BIble. They use it in Africa so all people have to do is buy one book instead of multiple Bibles and catechisms since they do not have a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Interesting, I'm surprised a NASB was given as a catholic gift. It is my favorite, I use NAB for catholic. Well, my godmother is not a devout Catholic so I assume she did not know the difference. I have the NAB translation that I received on a CRHP weekend but I like the NASB for it's portability. I keep it in a breviary cover which has a pocket for all my holy cards and spiritual trinkets (a tiny heart I received on the CRHP weekend and a finger rosary). I'd definitely want to find a Bible that fit the cover so I could continue to use it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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