Unquestionalbly the Best English Translation Available

books:


	• The Ignatius Bible: Revised Standard Version - Second Catholic Edition Ignatius Press, 2005 - 1096 pages average customer review:based on 36 reviews view larger image
	for more information click here

highly recommended

Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition

If I had known that this Bible is printed on glossy paper, I would not have bought it. It is difficult to read. The old adage is true, "Do not judge a book by its cover."

Unquestionalbly the Best English Translation Available

The Revised Standard Version is unquestionably the best translation available in the English language. The English is pristine, precise and direct, making it pleasurable to read while at the same time retaining the classic elegance and profundity of the Tyndale/James versions, of course without the jarring archaisms. Though this version is distinctly Catholic, Protestants will find this edition welcoming as well, since it is the sister version to the Oxford Ecumenical Bible which was born from the unified efforts of scholars and divines from all of mainstream Christianity. Now the cover design is ornate and beautiful, the typeface is distinct, defined and desirable; and the annotations are informative and didactic. Alternative meanings are offered for many words and phrases from the Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic which, due to their depth and context call for greater scrutiny. Also offered throughout the RSV are renditions from other ancient texts--like the Syriac version for example--and these help to amplify and broaden the meaning of the text. Perhaps the only feature lacking to this bible are introductory essays; excepting that, the bible is flawless. The RSV Second Catholic Edition is highly recommended and it is asked that it be read along with the unparalleled *New Jerome Biblical Commentary [see review posted for the commentary].

for more information click here

Great Bible, Good News!

The Ignatius Bible: RSV Second Catholic Edition is everything I was looking for in a Bible. I already have several of the pocket sized bibles that I use for carrying back and forth to my Diaconate formation classes, so what I wanted was a larger format Bible that I could use for my home scriptural reading. This version is perfect. The translation is very well done without all of the concessions to modern sensibilities that other versions have adopted. The soft leather cover in Burgundy gives it a nice feel when you hold it to read,and the size and feel of the book not to mention the beauty of the type-setting and the actual beauty of the text makes pick it up to read as often as time permits. This is a wonderful additional to anyone's library!

for more information click here

Excellent Study Bible

This is an easy-to-read (and transport) Bible for purposes of study, etc. It is also one of the best and most accurate (closest to original) translations available in the English language. Highly recommended.

Best Bible

Great translation from the Vulgate & the book seems easier to read than other bibles I have. Highly recommend this translation.

reviews: page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

A completely new typeset and designed edition of the popular Ignatius Revised Standard Version 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!

for more information click here

hot