Catholic Study Bible 2nd Edition

by Donald Senior (Editor), John J. Collins (Editor)

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ISBN-13: 978-0195297768

ISBN-10: 0195297768

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This landmark resource, now available in the NABRE translation, contains all the authoritative study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars for which it is known and trusted. The heart of this volume remains its extensive Reading Guide that leads the reader through the Scriptures, book by book. References and background information are clearly laid out in the margins of the text, guiding the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible.

Other outstanding features include: a 15-page glossary of special terms, complete Sunday and weekday lectionary readings for the liturgical years of the Church. 32 beautiful pages of full-color Oxford Bible Maps come with a place-name index for easy reference.

Printed on smooth, durable paper and bound with the highest quality materials, the Catholic Study Bible is an incredible value. It is available in three attractive and affordable bindings: black bonded leather, hardcover, and paperback.

The New American Bible Revised Edition:

The New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) brings to culmination the work of nearly 100 scholars, including translators, editors, and a subcommittee of Catholic bishops who provided extensive review of the biblical text over a period of many years. The NABRE is the first major amendment to the New American Bible translation since 1991. It features:

*The first update of the Old Testament since 1970, taking into account recent archaeological and textual discoveries.
*Complete revision of the Psalter.

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About the Author

Donald Senior, C.P., is President and Professor of New Testament at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

John J. Collins, Ph.D., is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale University. He is currently serving as president of the Society of Biblical Literature.

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Publisher : Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (September 15, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 1949 pages
ISBN-10 : 0195297768
ISBN-13 : 978-0195297768
Item Weight : 3.28 pounds
Dimensions : 9 x 1.8 x 6.3 inches

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Fr. Pat

The Best Catholic Study Bible

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014

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With the duty to teach the scriptures with understanding, this bible does that and more.
The first 525 pages are an explanation of each book in the bible. These comprehensive summaries of each book answer the question: who wrote it, when, why, and what are the cultural and language difficulties encountered with each book's translation and tradition. These 525 pages are a review of my scripture studies while in the seminary. TERRIFIC!
No one can (or should attempt to) read the scriptures using modern day understandings of culture and the use of language. Understanding the meaning of scripture depends on a proper introduction to the complexities in which these ancient texts were written, translated and discovered. This Bible is comprehensive and constantly updated as new biblical scholarship enlightens our understanding of these texts. The Catholic tradition of careful reading of scripture is preserved and respected here. Just to view the extensive footnotes and book introductions will assure the reader that they are getting a careful treatment of scripture.
This Bible is like no other! It is exciting to read because you come away with an understanding that was never offered before.

Fr. Patrick Nelson, SDS
Pastor of St. Gregory and Holy Trinity Parishes
in Manitowoc County (Green Bay Diocese) Wisconsin

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Penny Swears

Wonderful new version, format

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2011

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I was excited to see about the updated version, and it's wonderful. For this specific publication, the hardback is nice: sturdy, but lightweight. I love the indents that allow you to search quickly for a book. The type size is good on the text as well as footnotes. I have yet to read the updated introductions to everything, but I like this one even more than the previous editions.

Easy to navigate. Good typesize. Great new edition.

----Edited to include a comparison with the previous version----

I had used the previous version in my high school and college religion courses. Unfortunately, I do not have the older version to compare to directly, so this is all from what I recall.

I found the past edition to be a wonderful resource for comparative scripture reading. The notes draw wonderful connections between parallel texts. As I had said, I have used these in academic settings which are often more progressive. Both versions include new scholarship (as recent as the last five years) and provide a modern perspective. It does focus on the historical critical method within the reading guides, but I think that the notes within the text move away from that. I do believe that all commentary is faithful to Catholic teaching. It does focus on Catholic SCHOLARLY teaching instead of POPULAR Catholic tradition. This bible is very in line with current scholarship in the field which, at the moment, leans towards the more historical rather than I can understand how the H-C method can come across as highly critical/skeptical as it explores natural explanations for miracles (crossing the Red Sea, for example), but it does not conclude that this means that God had no hand in the events. Personally, I found it very helpful in my bible study to explore source criticism which is a specialty of this bible.

IN SHORT, this bible IS faithful to Catholic teaching and tradition. It would be especially helpful to those who are exploring the Bible in an academic setting or for someone who comes from outside the Catholic faith and wants a deep understanding of the Catholic bible study. This bible does focus more on academic study and articles versus mysticism.

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Michael S. Tomasic

THE Bible Study Guide

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015

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As a lawyer and a Roman Catholic, I could not do without this Study Bible. Each meaningful passage is explained and documented with understandable explanations.

For anyone, irrespective of religious conviction, who would appreciate the nuances of the Old and New Testament, clarifying cultural and religious customs as part of better understanding the Bible, this book is invaluable.

Whether you wish to read selected books, passages or the entire Bible, this version will help you to comprehend words, history and characters of the Bible.

This is the one book you can read from beginning to end, and go back again to find the foundation of the three major religions of the world, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In these uncertain time, this knowledge will provide a better understanding of these traditions and those who follow them.

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Michelle

A Catholic Study Bible is much needed, but this version was not translated well!

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017

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When I went to purchase this bible I was looking for a good Catholic Study Bible. So I picked out some of my favorite verses and I found mistakes in them. To me, it looked as if the translation was done by a computer and someone did not actually proof it afterwards. I was really disappointed because I think we need a good Catholic study bible. A study bible adds so much depth to what we read and it is tedious to be referencing separate books like Catechism while we read the bible. The Catholic religion is so rich. There is so much that could be put into a good study bible that would really benefit the reader. I wish the Pope would fund working on a good translation with modern words and in depth notes to enhance a Catholic's experience of the Bible.

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Franky

Pretty much just a NABRE with a brief reading guide

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017

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The softcover format is a bit of a nuisance for this size of a bible. It's floppy and very thick. What makes this a "study bible" as opposed to a simple NABRE is that this includes a reading guide in the beginning chapters which is printed in a smaller font than the actual scriptures. Other than that, the typical NABRE annotations are found throughout. A bit overpriced considering this is an older edition -- even Barnes & Noble is charging full price still. I'd suggest looking for "very good" or better used version to save money -- I paid $4.00.

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W. J. Wardle

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2015

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As an old-fashioned Englishman, I had become familiar with the NRSV, NJB, and the (old) NAB prior to discovery of the NABRE. What a wonderful new edition, with such care in translation, trusted and reliable. The 'reading guide' in the front section will supply all that I need for research / reflection / meditation, added together with the detailed textual cross references and footnotes given beneath each page of the Bible text; and, add the glossary, the concordance, the maps, and the so-helpful thumb indexation, it all makes for a truly COMPLETE Biblical library in one edition. This is the one Bible I will keep on my desk, and by my bedside. As it was chosen for a 'special' birthday, I was treated to the leather bound edition, and how beautifully and finely it is bound and presented.

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Mary FitzGerald

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2015

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Gary

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Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2012

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This is the best Bible on the market, especially for mainline Christians and people desiring to learn more about the Bible but are not sure how to begin. The revised NAB text is very readable as well as accurate. The notes are helpful and the introductions to each book of the Bible are as extensive as in any Bible. I highly recommend this Bible both for the substance and attractive format. It is a great investment for any student of the Bible, and not just Catholics.

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Dr. Yuriy Shchurko

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Jim1905

Catholic Study Bible? Hardly.

Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2014

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I agree with another reviewer about the critical method used; I personally found this to be a poor study guide especially one claiming to be a Catholic Study guide. I don't really have much to add from what was originally said but to simply say their notes below the verses tend to be either shockingly border-line heretical or just laughably trivial. I'm not afraid of reading heretical work, or reading critics of the Faith; but for a book claiming to be a Catholic Study Bible it comes across as a wolf in sheep's clothing; if you're looking for Catholic Study bible to see Sacred Scriptures interpretted in light of Catholic tradition then don't bother.

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