Kayte Postle Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 So I've been on the hunt for a new bible recently since my other 3 (yes that's right 3) paperback NAB's are in really rough shape. I'm having trouble finding something I like. I would preferably like to purchase a NAB/NABRE, leather/simulated leather/similar binding, a reasonably sized font ( 9+), and thicker (not the thin see-through) pages because I like to highlight verses and write in notes/thoughts. Here's my problem, the two stores in my area don't have ones that match up with what I'm looking for, and I'm hesitant to buy something online without being able to see how thick the pages are. I did find this one, which looks awesome, but I don't want to purchase without knowing the page thickness. Does anyone own this bible? If you PM researchers could help me out that would be avvesome! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beati Pacifici Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Does your parish ever do book sales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayte Postle Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Does your parish ever do book sales? Unfortunately no. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beati Pacifici Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Oh drats! :( Our parish does one every year and all the bibles are free. If you don't have one by then (usually May), I'll check and see what I can do :) May not be anything fancy though. Edited March 18, 2013 by Beati Pacifici Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 So I've been on the hunt for a new bible recently since my other 3 (yes that's right 3) paperback NAB's are in really rough shape. I'm having trouble finding something I like. I would preferably like to purchase a NAB/NABRE, leather/simulated leather/similar binding, a reasonably sized font ( 9+), and thicker (not the thin see-through) pages because I like to highlight verses and write in notes/thoughts. Here's my problem, the two stores in my area don't have ones that match up with what I'm looking for, and I'm hesitant to buy something online without being able to see how thick the pages are. I did find this one, which looks amesome, but I don't want to purchase without knowing the page thickness. Does anyone own this bible? If you PM researchers could help me out that would be avvesome! Thanks! The Fireside leatherette Bible would probably fit your needs. Actually the one I have is pretty much new and I don't have use for it anymore. I would be willing to arrange sending it to you. http://www.amazon.com/Fireside-Study-Edition-Burgundy-Nab/dp/1556654200/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363580159&sr=8-4&keywords=fireside+nab+bible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Ignatius. Always recommend Ignatius. Yes, thin pages, but I highlight the crap out of it. Best bible I have ever owned. http://www.catholiccompany.com/ignatius-bible-rsv-second-catholic-edition-p1011249/?sku=1011249&AID=178&utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&utm_campaign=The+Ignatius+Bible+-+RSV+Second+Catholic+Edition&gclid=CM7v_e21hbYCFVCRPAod4XQAVQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Except that she is looking for an NAB. The leather Ignatius has pretty thick pages and room to take notes in the margins though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayte Postle Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Except that she is looking for an NAB. The leather Ignatius has pretty thick pages and room to take notes in the margins though. Quick question then, what is the difference between the NAB and Ignatius? I've only ever used a NAB, and found it easy to read/understand. I would be open to looking into a different translation though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayte Postle Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) double post. gr Edited March 18, 2013 by Kayte Postle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Douay-Rheims or Knox Bible. Don't go for anything with the word "New" on it. The "New" Jerusalem Bible, for instance, is an absolute disgrace. The Jerusalem Bible, however, is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Quick question then, what is the difference between the NAB and Ignatius? I've only ever used a NAB, and found it easy to read/understand. I would be open to looking into a different translation though. The NAB is more free with wording (And thus in more danger to misunderstandings, taking away incredibly important wording for the sake of readability) and the Ignatius Bible is readable, but more exact in its translating. Edited March 18, 2013 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiiMichael Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 The New American Bible: Revised Edition is the official translation of the American Church and is what you hear at Mass on Sunday, so you can go ahead and ignore FP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 The New American Bible: Revised Edition is the official translation of the American Church and is what you hear at Mass on Sunday, so you can go ahead and ignore FP. That doesn't make it free of errors. Many Biblical scholars take great offense at some of the important wording it throws out the window in the name of "readability". Perhaps I'm incredibly smart, but I read the Douay-Rheims and find it easier to understand than the NAB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 FYI the Douay-Rheims is a translation of a translation. Although for general reading I do enjoy it, and the Latin Vulgate that it was translated from was declared to be without error by one of the St. Pope's but I don't recall which one (a Pius?). The RSV-CE is what my biblical studies professors required (both Dr. Hahn and Dr. Bergsma). The NAB, regardless of if it is the "American Standard" or not, is not an excellent translation. Obviously it isn't littered with heretical interpretations, but it still isn't the bees knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle_eye222001 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Ignatius. Always recommend Ignatius. Yes, thin pages, but I highlight the croutons out of it. Best bible I have ever owned. http://www.catholiccompany.com/ignatius-bible-rsv-second-catholic-edition-p1011249/?sku=1011249&AID=178&utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&utm_campaign=The+Ignatius+Bible+-+RSV+Second+Catholic+Edition&gclid=CM7v_e21hbYCFVCRPAod4XQAVQ BEST BIBLE EVER! :woot: Although it's only the NT....but they are coming out with OT someday! :drool: Quick question then, what is the difference between the NAB and Ignatius? I've only ever used a NAB, and found it easy to read/understand. I would be open to looking into a different translation though. NAB is easy to read and is great for getting the jist of a story....but that's about it. The RSV-CE offers easy to read translation with much better word translation and footnotes that completely outclass the NAB in every aspect. The New American Bible: Revised Edition is the official translation of the American Church and is what you hear at Mass on Sunday, so you can go ahead and ignore FP. I've found some of the footnotes to be borderline heretical.....and they weren't corrected in the RE. When the footnotes tell you St. Paul isn't talking about purgatory.....but he is........ :mad3: . Seriously, the NAB footnotes water Catholic doctrine down to the max while offering a very shoddy translation. Yes it is the official translation.......it still :cuss: .. Google "NAB translation problems" and you'll get a good idea of what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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