James Socias and the Midwest Theological Forum. The Didache Bible is primarily the work of Fr. It contains a forward from the late Francis Cardinal George and was granted the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur in 2014. Just released in 2015, the Didache Bible uses the RSV2CE translation of the Bible. The aesthetic is traditional, with images from stained glass and baroque flourishes punctuating its pages. Amidst the Scriptures are discussions of what it terms “Faith Facts” like the Sabbath Day, Lenten traditions in the home, Purgatory, a Catholic response to horoscopes, as well as apologetic answers to common challenges to Catholic doctrine. It has a topical index as well as lists of Scripture references related to major topics like divorce or the Eucharist. Available in the Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition (RSV2CE), it is very accessible and devotional. Benedict Press, an imprint of TAN, and Gail Buckley who, after converting to the Catholic Faith from Methodism in 1994, founded Catholic Scripture Study International to help promote parish and personal Bible studies.
Catholic Scripture Study BibleĪt the opposite end of the spectrum is the Catholic Scripture Study Bible ( CSSB) which prioritizes fidelity to the Magisterium and is designed for the layperson. For example, the introductory essay to the Pentateuch recommends the work of Mark Heim who argues that Israelite religion was a development of Canaanite religion thereby calling into question its revealed status and that monotheism (belief in one God) emerged only after the exilic period.Īnother example can be found in the introduction to Mark, which reflects the scholarly skepticism about prophecy when it states: “Most scholars have concluded that the farewell speech known as ‘the little apocalypse’ (Mark 13) reflects some knowledge or even experience of the first Jewish war with Rome (66-74 AD)… Thus, the Gospel was probably written shortly before or after 70 AD … ” This would mean that Jesus did not give the farewell discourse as it is presented but that Mark put words into Jesus’ mouth that reflected realities after his death and ascension.īecause this tends to be a scholarly study Bible that bases its commentary and interpretation more on critical scholarship than on the Tradition of the Church, I would not recommend it for most readers.
They are sympathetic to modern critical Scripture scholarship. The essays tend not to be informed by or oriented toward the Church’s teaching. There are also many helpful essays and charts on a range of topics like Hebrew poetry, the Jewish calendar, and “Purity, Cleanliness, and Ritual.” These highlight the structure, authorship, dating, and historical setting. The Catholic Study Bible has numerous introductory essays and lengthy introductions to the books of the Bible from several scholars. Now in its third edition from Oxford University Press, the Catholic Study Bible is based on the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) English translation of the Bible. But which study Bible is right? What are the differences among them? Here is a guide to the major Catholic study Bibles on the market. Looking for gifts to encourage and deepen the faith of your family or friends? A solid Catholic study Bible is a good choice.
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