The Ignatius Bible: Revised Standard Version - Second Catholic Edition

by Anonymous

A completely new design and typeset edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition Bible, with minor revisions to some of the archaic language used in the first edition. This revised version is a contemporary English translation without dumbing-down the text. This second edition of the RSV doesn't put the biblical text through a filter to make it acceptable to current tastes and prejudices, and it retains the beauty of the RSV language that has made it such a joy to read and reflect on the Word of God. Now the only Catholic Bible in standard English is even more beautiful in word and design!

Features:

Completely re-designed and newly typeset: Wider margins and improved line-spacing for comfortable reading.

The RSV, second Catholic edition is the only Bible translation that uses standard (non-feminist) English and is in conformity with the Church's translation guidelines found in the Vatican documentation.


Nine reference maps in color:

1. The Nations of Genesis Chapter 10

2. The Exodus from Egypt

3. The Conquest of Canaan

4. The Kingdom Years

5. Jerusalem - From David to Christ

6. Palestine in Christ's Time

7. Paul's First and Second Journeys

8. Paul's Third and Fourth Journeys

9. The Holy Land in Modern Times.

Approximate dimensions: 6" x 9".

Gold-edged pages on the leatherbound edition only.

Genres: Religion, Catholic, Reference, Theology, Classics, Nonfiction, Scripture

1096 pages, Hardcover

Published December 30, 2005

About the author

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Reviews

[Lindsay Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, I actually read the whole thing! As my shelves indicate, I started attempting to read the Bible in a year on January 1, 2007. I used a plan created by the Coming Home Network (available here) and promised I wouldn't give up. So when my original year was derailed, I put it aside until the timing was right, and then I just continued from where I left off.

In the meantime, I participated in several fantastic Bible studies, so Scripture as a whole became much more accessible. Now, I can finally say that I have actually turned and read every page of this Bible. It was an amazing experience, and I am blessed to have had it.

I think this is the best Catholic translation of the Bible available. It lacks archaic and inclusive language, but retains all the beauty. The cover illustrations and typeface are beautiful aids to study.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book you cannot put down. The Bible is the world's most read book by far. The Revised Standard Version is one of the easier and better English translations. The Bible was written as separate works by numerous authors over a period of more than 1,500 years, but it miraculously acts as a single story. There simply is no greater literary work in human history.


http://www.returnoftheway.com/

[tradcat]

OKAY!!! FINALLY READING THE WHOLE THING

[Tom Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of this translation. It is superior to the NRSV and the NAB.

[Matthew Lauderdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful translation that is the perfect blend of accuracy and beauty. Easy recommendation for anyone looking for a bible.

[sch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jan 2024. With Father Mike's Bible in a Year podcast.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

GOD BLESS

[Monica]

OLD TESTAMENT:
Genesis ✅
Exodus 🔵
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy🔵
Joshua
Judges
Ruth ✅
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Tobit
Judith
Esther
1 Maccabees
2 Maccabees
Job 🔵
Psalms 🔵
Proverbs 🔵
Ecclesiastes 🔵
Song of Songs ✅
Wisdom
Sirach
Isaiah 🔵
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Baruch
Ezekiel
Daniel🔵
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi

NEW TESTAMENT:
Matthew ✅
Mark ✅
Luke ✅
John ✅
Acts ✅
Romans🔵
1 Corinthians🔵
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians🔵
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews 🔵
James 🔵
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation ✅

Bible in a Year:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0...

The Complete Holy Bible - NIVUK Audio Bible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_65...

[Nick Randazzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean can anyone really rank the Bible anything below 5 stars?

[Riana · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bible as a whole is full of interesting stories, lots of wisdom, tons of war, and some less nice things. I think it is very important for Christians to not just read the Bible, not just hear the words of priests, but to combine those things with historical research and context to understand everything better more fully. We can never understand everything perfectly, but I do believe a lot of nuance gets lost as time passes, more than we truly can comprehend, and this has caused bouts of mistranslation, misunderstandings, generalizations, and streams of hate rather than the search for truth. I highly doubt the Bible can be read solely as it is without the context of the times the books were written, no matter what I hear others say about the words being divinely inspired - because how are we supposed to know that for certain? But, the Bible is a great history book full of war but also hope, hate but also love, and there is a lot to explore within it, even if it will create more questions than can ever be answered.

In terms of the Catholic version in comparison to the Protestant ones, I understand why the books that were not included in the Protestant versions were deemed apocryphal, but many of those apocryphal books were pretty great and I probably would not have searched them out if I didn't have the Catholic version available. 1 and 2 Maccabees were cool works on historical wars, Wisdom of Solomon has some less relevant advice, but some good bits too, Sirach is an absolute beast in terms of wisdom and is awesome, and Tobit and Judith are cool too, (I already forgot what Baruch was about though). So I am glad that I got to read these books as well.

Of course I liked some books within the Bible more than others, and I have a lot to say about the mistranslations done within the Old Testament, and lack of contextual application that have led to people being hurt over the course of thousands of years and continues today. But in general, I implore people to do their own research, not take generalizations for granted, and seek a truth that steps with love first and foremost - and this goes for both the religious and non-religious. Maybe the Bible was divinely inspired, and I am sure much of it is, but we've got to remember that it was still written by tons of human people, and everyone is just human at the end of the day. Plus, we have lost so many writings and information to the passage of time, so I appreciate religious historians exploring the context of these works to help people be more informed, and help the religious better their faith.