Count Claydus Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 I currently have a couple Douay Rheims bibles. One is the Haydock commentary. While I enjoy it’s style quite a bit, I want to look for a translation a little more modern, yet keeps an elevated style. I was deciding between the Knox, the RSV-CE, and the RSV-2CE. My only gripe with the Knox is it’s more dynamic tendency of translation which throws me off sometimes. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I have not a clue in the world. I use the readings from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little2add Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 On 8/19/2024 at 11:56 PM, Count Claydus said: I currently have a couple Douay Rheims bibles. One is the Haydock commentary. While I enjoy it’s style quite a bit, I want to look for a translation a little more modern, yet keeps an elevated style. I was deciding between the Knox, the RSV-CE, and the RSV-2CE. My only gripe with the Knox is it’s more dynamic tendency of translation which throws me off sometimes. Any recommendations? attend weekly mass at your local Catholic parish Listen closely to the readings… problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 You mention you want "modern" but "elevated style." Personally, I want the most accurate translation expressed most clearly. I'm an interpreter, and I get double time out of purgatory for interpreting some of Paul's more abstract letters because they're confusing enough (dare I say 'opaque'?) without further complications from elevated style. The King James Version was translated with a specific goal of producing elevated style, but I think that's wrong - I trust that the Word of God, accurately translated and clearly expressed, will inspire me the way it's supposed to. I don't want to depend on the transient vagaries of linguistic/literary style to inspire me. And I don't think it can, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunsuch Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Several biblical translations are available online. One site which has many is The Catholic Bible Online, at: https://mycatholic.life/bible/ My advice would be to pick a book or chapter that you particularly like and read it in the various versions. Then you can purchase the one or ones that you like most. Note: almost all are also available as ebooks or apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 WOW! Kevin, this is so helpful and on-point! Thanks for your contribution to this discussion! It really helps clarify our questions about ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytherese Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Personally, I like The Jerusalem Bible. https://morningstarinfosys.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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