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Code of Canon Law: Latin-English Edition (English and Latin Edition)

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This is the standard American translation of the 1983 Code of Canon Law. There are a few translations in it which have received criticism, but because the Latin original text is provided on facing pages (a benefit which distinguishes the American translation from the British), these flaws are not serious. There are no footnotes in this edition of the code, and no commentary on the canons. The index of terms is hardly sufficient. Still, the advantages of the book (for example, its portablity) make it very useful for Americans, second only to a major comentary on the canons.

I was unable to find accurate information about the edition of this book before buying it; if I had, I would have known that it was the original English translation and not the updated, more faithful one. This edition also does not include the few additions to the canons that have come out since 1983. It was a disappointing waste of money, although it may give me an incentive to work on my Latin.

Codes of Canon Law is nice and compact. Latin on one side and English on the opposite side (page). The Code is the Code, so I bought the book used. It looks to be a shelf copy which had never been opened. I expected some use and was pleasantly surprised by the excellent condition.

Book was better than discribed. Seller is easy to deal with. would buy from again.