New American Bible

Rating:
Summary: My favorite small edition...
Review: First off, the translation on this bible is, for the most part, solid. That, in itself, isn't really a compelling reason to buy it, there are plenty of other good translations out there, some perhaps even better than this one.

However, this one has hands down better notes than any other cheap paperback bible. Every book of the bible has a brief, very scholarly written introduction, and clarifying footnotes on many pages.

What I really respect is that the introductions and footnotes and really, legitimately, scholarly. The moralizing commentary routinely found in some "study bibles" is here reduced to simple notes of clarification on either odd historical points or lines that are hard to translate.

More than enough to recommend this one, even to non-Catholics. Martin Luther might not have particularly liked the extra books, but he did say people should read them.

Rating:
Summary: A Useful Study Bible
Review: The NAB translation is the one used for the reading of the Mass. I have purchased the NAB Bible for my class of RCIA students (potential converts to the Catholic faith) for the last three years. Over all, it is easily readable, and I find no major flaws in interpretation with the footnotes. There have been three or four footnotes in the Gospels that raised an eyebrow, but overall I have no complaint with the integrity of this interpretation and biblical exegesis.

That being said, this is not a 5 star because there are better study bibles available; however, not at the same price. The Navarre Bible is probably the best available and the Ignatius Study Bible is excellent as well. Nonetheless, you can't beat the price on this Bible and they serve wonderfully in a class and/or bible study setting. For the price and the quality, I will, without reservation, continue to purchase these.

Rating:
Summary: Eh, I'm kinda indifferent
Review: You know, seen one, you've seen em all.....I like this editions cover though.....very progressive....The Rasta Bible was kinda cool though....Intro by Ziggy Marley....this could definately use some kind of celebrity intro....