Roman Catholicism

Study Bibles

• 📚 New American Bible – the translation used in the U.S. liturgy

• 📚 The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE) - Commentary by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch; Extensive study notes, cross-references, and theological insights; Ideal for both academic and spiritual stud; Best for: Someone who enjoys deep theological study with a clear, traditional translation.

• 📚 The Didache Bible (RSV-2CE or NABRE) - Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church; Focus on Catholic doctrine and moral teachings; Maps, apologetic explanations, and Church teachings integrated into the study notes; Best for: Those wanting a direct link between Scripture and Catholic teaching.

• 📚 The Catholic Study Bible,  New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) – the translation used in the U.S. liturgy; Detailed book introductions and historical backgrounds; Essays on biblical interpretation and Catholic doctrine; Extensive “Reading Guide” for deeper understanding; Best for: Those looking for a well-rounded study Bible with official Church scholarship.

• 📚 Little Rock Catholic Study Bible (New American Bible Revised Edition); Catherine Upchurch, General Editor; Irene Nowell, OSB, Old Testament Editor; Ronald D. Witherup, New Testament Editor; Litergical Press

• 📚 The Navarre Bible (multi-volume set), University of Navarre - emphasizes patristic tradition; offers the full biblical text from the Revised Standard Version (RSV) and New Vulgate, complemented by insightful commentaries from the University of Navarre's theology professors

• 🔗 Dynamic Translation https://www.catholic.com/tract/bible-translations-guide

• 📚 A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament; Bergsma, Pitre

• 📚 The Navarre Bible - NT Expanded Edition

• 🎧 "The Bible In A Year" podcast, Father Mike Scmitz

History

• 🎧 The Catholic Church: A History, William R. Cook, Ph.D., State University of New York, GeneseoThe Great Courses