Holy Bible: Catholic Reference Edition

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Summary: It's great
Review: I don't know why the Bishops would have any reservations about this edition given the problematic issues surrounding various editions of the official NAB translation. This is a wonderful translation. So it isn't the official one used at Mass - it speaks more clearly than the NAB which sounds much like the NASB when read from the ambo. I can understand the Bishops wanting a standard translation for the Sacred Liturgy. However, for Bible study and reading of the Sacred text, the NLT is great. I prefer the advice of Billy Graham. When asked which translation is best he wisely replied "which ever one you'll read." AMEN.

Rating:
Summary: It's great
Review: I don't know why the Bishops would have any reservations about this edition given the problematic issues surrounding various editions of the official NAB translation. This is a wonderful translation. So it isn't the official one used at Mass - it speaks more clearly than the NAB which sounds much like the NASB when read from the ambo. I can understand the Bishops wanting a standard translation for the Sacred Liturgy. However, for Bible study and reading of the Sacred text, the NLT is great. I prefer the advice of Billy Graham. When asked which translation is best he wisely replied "which ever one you'll read." AMEN.

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Summary: Excellent Translation Even Without the Imprimatur
Review: I know this doesn't have the Imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church, but it's still an excellent translation. This tranlation was created by 90 Evanglical Christian bible scholars, so it's an accurate thought for thought translation that is enjoyable to read. In fact, thought for thought translations can convey the meaning much better than a word for word translation. I keep my NAB study bible handy when I need to read the footnotes or compare texts. If you're not a bible scholar or don't plan to be one for a career, this will make your bible reading enjoyable. I follow a two year bible reading plan that takes you through the entire bible in a two year period. It's from Carmen Rojas and can also be used for a one and three year reading plan. This booklet can also be purchased on Amazon.com and can help keep you on track with your daily bible reading. Remember what St. Jerome said...ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ.

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Summary: Love it
Review: No one needs the Vatican's approval to create a Catholic version of the Bible. They only need to include all texts used by Catholics. As a Catholic, I happen to like this version very much and often drag both it AND my St. Joseph's NAB around to compare text during both Bible study and individual study. It's a lovely translation. Very easy to grasp on days when my brain is very tired.

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Summary: Version not approved by Vatican or U.S. Catholic Bishops.
Review: Not a proper translation! In a memo circulated in May 2003 to all bishops in the United States the chairman of the US bishops Committee on Review of Scripture Translations said The Holy Bible: New Living Translation, Catholic Reference Edition has not been approved by the U.S. bishops or the Vatican. This approval is required by Church law.
Tyndale is aware that the translation lacks Catholic approval but is continuing to sell the book and represent it as Catholic!