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Looking for gifts to encourage and deepen the faith of your family or friends? A solid Catholic study Bible is a good choice. 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.

I have an original copy of the Catholic Serendipity Bible for personal and small group study by Zondervan Press. This bible Was very good with many felt needed subject group study. Was this ever published as version on Kindle or the internet that can be used for my small prayer group at my parish. Do you know of a good Catholic version?

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It's too bad that the binding is glued. Since I already have the hardback edition, I think I'll pass on this one due to the glued binding. However, if I didn't already have a copy, I'm sure I'd opt for this edition. If it were a sewn biding, I'd happily shell out the $ for another edition. Maybe Little Rock will realize that their customers are willing to pay for higher quality bibles.

Tim, I have not seen the deluxe edition, but I have a copy of the hardback, and I am assuming that the editorial content is identical in both.

I do not agree that this volume is "not far off" from the Oxford Catholic Study Bible reading guides. For example, I do not think that the Little Rock would be appropriate for college or seminary students, although the Oxford is used for that purpose. The Oxford reading guides include extensive overviews of each of the books of the Bible, with commentary discussing each of the major subsections of the book. In contrast, the Little Rock contains brief inserts or photographs that look more like something one would expect to see in a magazine.

In particular, in pre-NABRE editions of the Oxford volume, the reading guide often interacted directly with the NAB notes -- explaining them in some instances -- and were written in a tone that was compatible with the tone adopted by those notes. I don't think the same is true of the Little Rock. (One can only hope that someday the Oxford volume will be revised to interact with the NABRE text and notes.)

As a simple example of a major shortcoming in the Little Rock, one could take the question of the relationship of the three Synoptic Gospels. This seems to be among one of the basic points that a serious study Bible needs to address. The Little Rock is silent on this issue (other than what is already in the NAB notes) except for a relatively shallow tables (e.g. on p. 2003, a listing of the "twelve" that merely lists Matthew, 10:2-4, Mark 3:13-14, Luke 6:12-16, and John 1:40-49.)

I would particularly call out the "prayer starter" notes as an example of non-academic (and sometimes irrelevant) notes. For example, on p. 2026, at Matthew 18:20 the note reads:

All prayer has power, but when prayer is united to the prayer of others, God promises to be present in a unique way. Do you ever ask others to pray with you? Who will you ask today?

Now here, the NAB notes contrast this with a passage from the Minshah. The Little Rock note is hardly explanatory at all, but instead is almost devotional. That's fine for a devotional Bible, but not characteristic of a study Bible -- and completely unlike the Oxford volume.

Another example is the note at Matthew 6:9 (the Lord's Prayer):

Perhaps the most important part of prayer is the "sound of silence." All words fall away and we float in a lake of quiet surrender. It is in the spaces between the words that we hear God's voice.

Not only is that not an academic comment, but it is not even related to the verse! It sounds more like a Hallmark card that a Bible commentary.

I'm also not certain that I agree that social justice teachings are appropriate in a study Bible. Social justice is largely a matter of interpretation (in academic terms, "reception history"), and views have changed over time. One could ask why this type of interpretation is discussed at length in the Little Rock and not other issues of "reception history." Moreover, the social justice notes are highly selective (compare, for example, with the scriptural index in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.) Finally, the Little Rock's rhetorical questions (e.g., see above quotations, or your quotation: "Are you willing to accept your role as a midwife?") are not appropriate at all in an academic work.

Now, I'm not saying that there is not a market for the Little Rock, but rather that it is hardly an academic study Bible and the integration of the added texts with the NABRE notes is quite poor.

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Finally, since you mention the TNIV Study Bible, I want to point out that in October, Zondervan released a revision of that work: the 2011 NIV Study Bible (based on the NIV11 text).

Theophrastus,

A couple of things:

1) The LRCSB does come with over 50 pages of introductory essays, which in some ways parallels those of the CSB, though certainly not as extensive. I think, in particular, of the ones on translation, archaeology, and the lectionary.

2) I don't have a problem with the prayer aids, even if not all of them are 'inspired' so to speak. I think, however, that it adds to the overall package. One of my biggest complaints with the Oxford editions is that it doesn't appeal to the average Catholic, who may or may not be biblically literate. This tends to be a complaint with the NAB notes as well. For me personally, if I want truly comprehensive scholarly commentary/notes, I am going to consult a scholarly volume devoted to that particular book or subject. While the Oxford reading guides are helpful, I find that after going over them once or twice, they tend to just be way too general. I would much prefer more inserts that provide maps, charts, chronologies, and lists, which I think the LRCSB does better.

3) Readability and space for personal annotation is important to me, particularly if I want to incorporate some notes I have found in other scholarly volumes into the margins. Also, particularly because I find myself involved in pastoral situations at the high school or other ministry areas, the supplemental material in the LRCSB is more meaningful an useful on a daily basis.

But hey, we all have our likes and dislikes. You make valid points to be sure.

Timothy,

I have the hardcover edition of this bible. In my copy, the map of The Exodus appears to have an error. The key says the solid line is the Alternate Exodus Route and the broken line is the Exodus Route; however, the map itself says the opposite. Which is correct?

Thanks!

A Catholic guide to understanding the Bible provides an essential foundation for reading the Bible. It will answer a lot of questions you probably have about how Catholics view Scripture.

This is because there are fewer translations that contain the full canon of Scripture (including the deuterocanonical books of the Old Testament), and the number of such bibles that include study tools is smaller. This is unsurprising; the large selection of Protestant study bibles reflects the number and diversity of Protestant beliefs.

That said, there exists a spectrum of Catholic study bibles created by the scriptural translations and study tools. Although their differences present nothing like the range of options found in Protestantism, they can be important nonetheless. Let me share some thoughts on the most readily available Catholic study bibles on the market today.

Overall, I think this Bible is very well-designed. It checks a lot of the boxes I look for in a good quality Bible: a sewn binding, good quality opaque paper, line-matched text, and a single-column layout. I have a soft spot for hardcover bibles, and this one is especially nice. The cloth feels slightly softer than I would have expected. This is not a rough, burlap-like cloth. It is soft enough that I enjoy holding it, but it also has texture and solidity. I think the feel is a nice balance between plush softness and rough solidity.

For bible dictionaries (or other reference books that provide content in alphabetical order), in the footnote, use s.v. (Latin for sub verbo) before the title of the entry that you are citing. (If you are citing more than one title, use the plural form, s.vv.). Publisher information does not need to be included in the footnote.

1. Identify Your Goals: Begin by defining the objectives of your Bible study. What do you hope participants will gain? Is it to deepen their understanding of Scripture, grow in faith, or foster fellowship? Clarify your goals to guide your planning.

2. Select a Study Leader: Choose a knowledgeable and passionate leader who can guide the study effectively. This person should be well-versed in Catholic doctrine and comfortable facilitating group discussions.

3. Choose Study Materials: Select a Bible study guide or curriculum that aligns with Catholic teachings. There are many resources available, ranging from specific book studies to thematic explorations. Contact the Pastoral Centre at the Eparchy of Edmonton for tips, advice, and resources that can be found to help facilitate your Bible study.

9. Encourage Discussion: Promote open and respectful dialogue among participants. Encourage questions and reflections. Be prepared to guide the discussion and provide insights when necessary. Consider incorporating the following unique elements into your Bible Study discussions:

"The Bible itself is a very handsome one. It comes with an almost six hundred page reading guide, which I found to be an excellent guide and introduction to the Bible as a whole, as well as each book contained within the Bible This is an excellent study Bible. Any serious student of the Bible would be pleased to own one, whether Catholic, Protestant, or Mormon. This Mormon is pleased to own one."Association of Mormon Letters ff782bc1db