Which bible translation do you use?

[Sword of the Lord]

Douay-Rheims Bible (Leather)

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This is what I have. It's a Challoner.

 

[WarriorAngel]

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[WarriorAngel]

My Bible is falling apart so I don't use it too much. Prefer online so as not to disturb the old lady.

ETA: I don't even recall where I got my bible.
A yard sale maybe? An elephant sale at the Church? Just know I have had a while.

 

[Erose]

Douay-Rheims Bible (Leather)

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I actually own that exact Bible and it is the Challoner version also.

 

[WarriorAngel]

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Is this one a challoner since I can't seem to find mention.

 

[Sword of the Lord]

It seems to me you want a Challoner. If you've ever seen an actual 1611 KJV it isn't even readable. Novelty collectors item.

 

[BPPLEE]

I like the NET full notes edition and the NKJV.

 

[RileyG]

It seems to me you want a Challoner. If you've ever seen an actual 1611 KJV it isn't even readable. Novelty collectors item.

I'm interested in owning one! Going to look up Challoner now!

 

[RileyG]

I recommend the NAB if you don't own one. Own multiple bibles. I'm sure God won't mind.

 

[Sword of the Lord]

I'm interested in owning one! Going to look up Challoner now!

This is the best one I could find in terms of quality and price and features when I searched and bought mine. Saint Benedict Press.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Deluxe Leatherette)

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Douay-Rheims Bible (Leather)

Read Douay-Rheims Bible (Black Leather), a Catholic book from TAN Books

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I bought the "leatherette". The other just says "leather" for $10 more. I assume it's genuine leather? I preferred the burgundy color.

Baronius Press also sells them, but it doesn't have red lettering for Christ and I wasn't happy with the quality of a NT I bought from them several years ago.

 

[RileyG]

This is the best one I could find in terms of quality and price and features when I searched and bought mine. Saint Benedict Press.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Deluxe Leatherette)

Read Douay-Rheims Bible (Burgundy Ultrasoft Leatherette), a Catholic book from TAN Books

tanbooks.com

Or

Douay-Rheims Bible (Leather)

Read Douay-Rheims Bible (Black Leather), a Catholic book from TAN Books

tanbooks.com

I bought the "leatherette". The other just says "leather" for $10 more. I assume it's genuine leather? I preferred the burgundy color.

Baronius Press also sells them, but it doesn't have red lettering for Christ and I wasn't happy with the quality of a NT I bought from them several years ago.

Thank you!!

 

[Ayel Lee]

I have been using the New American Bible since it is the bible approved for use in the Sunday Mass. But I have also been using the NRSV for comparison. Lately I have started using the ESV Catholic edition.

 

[Veloman]

Yes, I really like the Douay-Rheims. I downloaded an app with the D-R version, and have really enjoyed the antiquated grammar and prose--refreshing, actually!

 

[Sword of the Lord]

So now I have:

Cambridge Cameo Reference Edition KJV with Apocrypha

Saint Benedict Press Douay Rheims Bible (Challoner Edition)

Thomas Nelson Orthodox Study Bible

Tyndale NLT Catholic Edition

The NLT is the daily reader in our house. It's not perfect by a long shot, but it does a good enough job at translating and making things very clear. It almost read like a novel.

After spending some time with the DR, I still prefer the KJV to it. I don't see anything wrong with the KJV for Catholics (make sure it has all the books), other than the choice being a pride issue, and that's fine. The KJV is more elegant and smooth, in my opinion. I also still stand by the Orthodox Study Bible being a great Bible for Catholics to have.

I'm glad, blessed, and fortunate to have what I have.