While it is true that the NCB is advertised as not being a “gender-neutral” translation, this does not mean that the text is free from all inclusive-language (for instance, Luke 1.48 uses “servant” instead of “handmaiden”–the Greek is feminine).īut in most every spot where you would expect a Catholic Bible to have controversy (i.e., Isaiah 7.14 and Luke 1.28, etc.), the NCB renders things along the lines of traditional Catholicism. Commenting on the actual translation, it reads somewhere between the New American Bible and the NRSV. I have been doing some reading of the NCB. Probably just pass on adding yet another Bible to my library. I was quite astonished considering how solid much of the intros and other footnotes are. And most surprisingly not even in John 6 will you find even just ONE little use or mention of the word “Eucharist” let along any eucharistic teaching. These notes could easily be used by many Protestant Christians in this regard. What is curiously and sadly lacking and disappointing to me is that the Eucharist never gets real Catholic attention or teaching in the footnotes for at any of the Last Supper synoptic accounts. IF the new entire NCB is the same as the prior NT editions, then quite often the introductions and footnotes tend to be way more in line with traditional Catholic theology and tradition such John easily held to be author of the 4th gospel Annunciation uses “Hail, full of grace” and notes to it are solid Mt 16 upholds Peter’s primacy as leader and popes as successors. Joseph Illustrated Study Edition by Catholic Book Pub.) and I have to say that it can easily be called the NABRE with slight translation differences. I have been using the NCB’s New Catholic Version in New Testament form for a few years now (St. I’m looking forward to spending time with this translation over the next several days! It also contains an official canonical rescript from the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. The front matter displays the nihil obstat and imprimatur for both the Old and New Testaments. The layout of the information inserts is well-designed and attractive. Joseph editions from Catholic Book, this bible features inserts with color illustrations, as well as full-color informational pages. If the notes are not on the same page, it is easier to keep reading, rather than flipping to look at each note! On the other hand, it can potentially allow for less distraction when reading extended passages of scripture. The footnotes are printed at the end of each biblical book, rather than the bottom of the page, so referring to notes will require some flipping back and forth. It is exceptionally easy to read, though, and many readers will appreciate its practicality. As with most giant-print bibles, the page layout is not especially elegant, and the large print tends to look cramped or packed onto the page without much white space. The print is large, clear, and easy to read from a comfortable distance. This makes for a very even appearance from the spine to the edge of the pages when the book is closed. The binding is sewn using the same style as most books from Catholic Book Publishing Company: the signatures are small, and the folded sections are difficult to discern except at the very edge of the spine. This is a similar imitation leather to the Great Adventure Catholic Bible from Ascension Press. The NCB features a 1/4-inch single-sided ribbon, gold gilded pages, and a DURA-LUX imitation leather binding, which has a very nice feel. The New Catholic Bible (NCB – top) and the New Oxford Annotated Bible 4th edition (NOAB – bottom) It is smaller than the NAB Family Bible also published by Catholic Book. Overall, it’s similar in size to most study bibles on the market. This is a large bible - a bit larger than the recent genuine leather editions New Oxford Annotated Bible (4th and 5th editions). The New Catholic Bible (NCB – top) and the New Oxford Annotated Bible 4th edition (NOAB – bottom). Although the New Testament and Psalms have been available for a few years now, this is the first time I’ve spent any quality time with this translation, so I’ll be looking at the Gospel of Luke, Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and some selections from the Old Testament. Over the next week or two, I’ll be reading through sections of it to get a better sense of its language style and notes. Today, I’ll give a brief look at the bible’s construction, printing, and contents. Joseph Edition) from Catholic Book Publishing Company. I just received a copy of the New Catholic Bible in black DURA-LUX (imitation leather) binding (St.
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