do catholics use the king james bible ?

Question

if someone could tell me which version of the bible catholics use that would be great.

hey if one of you could give me a site where I could find out about the cathoilc faith such as deitary restrictions, ceramonies, core beliefs, rights of passage ect. thanks for any help

Answer 1

The following Bible translations are approved by the Catholic Chruch for personal use:
+ Douai-Rheims: http://www.drbo.org/
+ Confraternity Edition
+ Revised Standard Version (RSV) - Catholic Edition
+ New American Bible (NAB ) http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/
+ Jerusalem Bible
+ New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)- Catholic Edition
+ New Jerusalem Bible
+ Today's' English Version - Catholic

Only the New American Bible (NAB) is approved for liturgical use in the U.S. and many other English speaking countries.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Not considered an official translation. However, the Challoner revision of the Douay-Rheims version is not only an official Catholic bible, but is most likely heavily influenced by the Authorised Version (KJV). This is probably because Bishop Challoner had once been an Anglican, and used the Authorised Version in his past. Since the Authorised Version is one of the great masterpieces of English literature, in addition to being a Holy Bible, it is not surprising that many other English versions can trace their lineage to this great work.

Answer 3

Catholic Answers recommends multiple translated versions, but primarily the RSV - Catholic Edition. http://www.catholic.com/library/Bible_Translations_Guide.asp

Liturgy in the Church commonly uses the Nova Vulgata (New Vulgate.)

If I were a Catholic, I'd personally be leery about using the KJV as (this is my Early Modern English study coming out), the KJV was translated under the auspices of James, who persecuted Catholics (making multiple priests and Jesuits martyrs) and kept the Elizabethan standard that being a Catholic priest in England was illegal. It would put a bad taste in my mouth using a Bible prepared by someone who had persecuted previous people who believed what I believed. That is merely my opinion, however, and I am not Christian.

Answer 4

Speaking with sadness my son, I must tell you that the Catholics have condemned the King James version of God's holy word. They use a variation of biblical text that contains edited text to match the preplanned services. They already know what the theme of each service with the altered text that is used to force Catholics to retain a one-track mind. All they need do is check the schedule.

This type of documentation is actually a means of brainwashing, as I understand the mode to brainwash. I will also point out that Catholics use some stooges to give rhetorical answers in Yahoo Answers. There is one who is gaming for points with scripted answers. Although Yahoo Answers knows the individual is using cloned answers, they seem happy to go along with the illegal activities. But, God is watching.

Answer 5

I use an original King James for reference purposes, the Catholic Douay-Rheims for personal reading and study, and the New American Bible when I need the very latest in liberal historical-critical bible scholarship.

To view the details on virtually all things Catholic, including the New American Bible on line, go here:

http://www.usccb.org/catechism/document/protocol.htm

http://www.askmeaboutgod.org

Answer 6

lower than no circumstances. in reality, that is the KJV that is lacking books. the subsequent time you 2 celebration - consisting of your Bibles - count number the shape of OT books on your Catholic Bible. The huge type will be 40 six. and then count number the shape of OT Books interior the KJV. there'll be seven books lacking. The are also parts of different Books, i believe Esther and Daniel, that are lacking from the KJV.

Answer 7

There is no one version of the Bible that Catholics use. I use several different versions, including the KJV.

Answer 8

I use the New American Bible which is the Catholic Bible. The KJV is not a complete bible, 7 books have been removed from it, but I do have one.

Answer 9

They have a Catholic Bible, cause if they didn't they would have to explain why they don't obey the real Bible.


i.e.

Call no man father.

Make no graven images nor bow down to them.

Forbid not to marry.

One mediator between God and man the man Christ Jesus
(in other words don't pray to saints or to mary)

etc etc.

Oh, yea the best version of the Bible is the KJV, cause a lot of the other versions leave out key scriptures about the blood, and about fasting and other power scriptures.

Answer 10

No. I don't remember the particular name of the Catholic bible, but it is different. Any religious bookstore would have it.