Editions & Translations · Scripture & Catechism
The Holy Bible
Which Catholic Bible to read, study, and pray with.
- Best for reading & study: RSV-2CE (Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition) (Ignatius Press) ISBN 9780898708349. Bookshop.org ↗
- Best study notes (NT): Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament (Hahn & Mitch, RSV-2CE) (Ignatius Press) ISBN 9781586174859. Bookshop.org ↗
- Study edition (NABRE): NABRE (New American Bible, Revised Edition) (Oxford University Press) ISBN 9780195298031. Bookshop.org ↗
- Traditional: Douay-Rheims (Challoner revision) (Baronius Press / TAN Books)
- Literary: Knox Bible (Ronald Knox, 1955) (Baronius Press)
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Also good: The Great Adventure Catholic Bible (Ascension, RSV-2CE) adds a colour-coded reading plan; the Navarre Bible sets give the fullest commentary.
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