can you recommend

[devotedwifey]

a bible for me?

i currently have the NKJV. i purchased it a few months ago and been reading through it. My husband told me to buy that kind because it was easier to read and it the the "real" bible.. well during these fews months i had read a ton of stuff online and now know otherwise when it comes to the bible.

so im looking to buy a new CATHOLIC bible. but dont know whats what. preferably something easier to read the the NKJV as well but not a must. just basically in simplified english. i feel dumb for saying that but if i cant read or pronounce things i loose interests fast

help

 

[D'Ann]

I like the Revised Standard Version (Catholic). I really would love to get a Jerusalem Catholic Bible.

 

[IgnatiusOfAntioch]

I like the Revised Standard Version (Catholic). I really would love to get a Jerusalem Catholic Bible.

Agreed. The RSV-CE is the best current translation. The Jerusalem Bible has beautiful language, but I really miss the traditional language of parts like the 23 Psalm. Some verses just need to be preserved unchanged.

 

[MrJim]

The Catholic Study Bible: New American Bible

Easy read with tons of footnotes to help your study~i've got the first edition but understand a revised edition is out with more stuff in it. I would have preferred RSV or DR but it's a start

 

[D'Ann]

Agreed. The RSV-CE is the best current translation. The Jerusalem Bible has beautiful language, but I really miss the traditional language of parts like the 23 Psalm. Some verses just need to be preserved unchanged.

I agree. I love the poetry of Psalms. I love our RSV.

The Catholic Study Bible: New American Bible

Easy read with tons of footnotes to help your study~i've got the first edition but understand a revised edition is out with more stuff in it. I would have preferred RSV or DR but it's a start

It's all good.

 

[plmarquette]

The King James or New King James or New American Bible ... all will work ...
Protestant Bibles omit 7 books found in the Catholic Old Testament: Bel and the Dragon, Song of the Hebrew Children, 1,2 Macabees, 1,2 Tobit ; Judith ; Wisdom ; & Sirach; the New Testaments are the same...

There is an on-line biblical search engine at EWTN.org
or for Protestant Bibles ... www.blueletterbible.com ; www.biblegateway.com

Some Catholic & Protestant book stores have commentaries on the biblical books ; that are like "cliff notes"... giving the context, content, time, and place (hermeneutics)

 

[Becca Roo]

a bible for me?

i currently have the NKJV. i purchased it a few months ago and been reading through it. My husband told me to buy that kind because it was easier to read and it the the "real" bible.. well during these fews months i had read a ton of stuff online and now know otherwise when it comes to the bible.

so im looking to buy a new CATHOLIC bible. but dont know whats what. preferably something easier to read the the NKJV as well but not a must. just basically in simplified english. i feel dumb for saying that but if i cant read or pronounce things i loose interests fast

help

Be careful what Bible you decide to read. Satan will always attack you when you are doing the right thing! Remember, he came to steal, kill, and destroy. He doesn't want you to read the right Bible because it is the Word of God, and it will save your soul and lead you into righteousness. The NKJV, KJV, or Amplified Bible are great choices. The truth will set you free! Don't turn your back on the truth!!!

 

[Davidnic]

I like the Revised Standard Version (Catholic).

Yep RSV Catholic edition is my vote. I like it.

 

[Mom2Alex]

I agree with the other posters who suggest the RSV-CE 2nd edition - also known by many as the Ignatius Bible. Unfortunately, the notations on the bottom of the page are few and far between.

If and when you are ready for more in-depth study, I suggest the Navarre Bible with commentary. It is very expensive because it is a multi-volume set, but to purchase one book at a time would be good.

Do remember, the KJV is not "THE" Bible as it has only been around since 1611 and at that time books were taken out.

Peace be with you and enjoy as your grow closer to Christ through His Word!

Kelly

 

[TheCub]

I prefer the RSV-CE also.

 

[Rhamiel]

NAB is easy to read, it is what I use, I have not read anything from Revised Standard Version so I can not speak for or agianst it

 

[JimR-OCDS]

The New American Bible, is what the Scripture Readings at Mass are taken from. I prefer, the pre-1973 edition, but they're hard to find these days.

 

[Via Cassian]

When I was a new Christian, I read from several Bibles. For learning the full meaning of a text, I have found having several Bibles in front of me helps. I have my favorites now, but still consult several Bibles. And those favorites depend on why I am reading the Bible.

Several Bible translations and versions help study sessions.

Then for reading, not studying, but for lectio divina, I have a large print Bible without notes and few helps. It's my main lectio divina Bible. I never make any marks in this Bible because the underlining affects how I read the passage the next time.

I carry a small NT around and I selected it because it exactly fit inside my pocket. So in this case, size was the most important factor.

You might like one Bible as your "carrying around to Bible study class" which has the Bible helps and notes you like to have handy when you attend Bible studies.

I bought a children's Bible when I first became a Christian (I was 37 years old) and read it along with the other translations and versions when I was studying. I loved it.

You may find that "what's the Bible I might read?" becomes, "what are some of the strengths and weaknesses of each translation and version, because I plan to use several Bibles in my study, reading, prayer, and groups.

Don't stop at one! You will find that you alone are the best person to know what fits into the many ways and purposes you read the Bible.

And when one part of a Bible is unclear, that's a good time to grab another Bible and keep going, or maybe read several Bibles on that one unclear passage. Don't let one set of translators prevent you from fully understanding the text -- get the benefits from several groups of translators -- read several translations and versions.

Of course, many people love to have one Bible. There is nothing wrong with that and is a favorite of many many people.

John
Tampa, Florida, USA

 

[balesom]

I have never had the pleasure of reading from a RSV-CE, but my main Bible is a NAB Study Bible. I also have an old Douay-Rheims, but it's falling apart and needs to be rebound before I attempt to use it anymore. I'd suggest either, they're both great.

 

[GratefulToGod]

The Catholic Study Bible: New American Bible

Easy read with tons of footnotes to help your study~i've got the first edition but understand a revised edition is out with more stuff in it. I would have preferred RSV or DR but it's a start

I use The New American Bible (Saint Joseph Edition).