Question for Catholics.?

Question

Not that you use it that often, but which Bible version do you officially claim? I have noticed for every argument, you use a version to fit your needs. So which is it?

I use King James Version of 1611. And it is not JUST another translation, it is a different manuscript then all of the other Bibles.

Answer 1

hahahha... I love how you started your question.." not that you use it often".... that is so true.. just friday me and a few of my gyrlfriends were discussing this...(ofcourse we are ex-catholics).... but seriously.... what's up with using the "sunday missal" instead of the Bible?....

ooops...i guess i need to open my own question for that one...... sorry for using your space

Answer 2

The New American Bible is officially claimed by the US Council of Catholic Bishops. It's a translation that works for modern American readers.

Catholics in other nations would have translations that work better for them, based on their language/vernacular.

The New Jerusalem Bible is the mostly widely used Catholic Bible in the world. It is translated directly from the Hebrew, Greek or Aramaic (depending on what language the oldest written text of each book is written in).

The Douay-Rheims is also a legitimate translation, but it was made from the Latin Vulgate.

I studied Greek in college and worked on translating the New Testament. All linguistic scholars agree that the KJV is not a faithful translation -- it presents a particular theology. If you buy into that theology, I guess it would be the Bible of choice for you, but to claim that it's the "original" or "most accurate" Bible around is patently false. It was not created for that.

Oh, and P.S. -- We use the BIble all the time. Today's readings are Romans 1:1-7, Psalm 98:1-4, and Luke 11:29-32. Does YOUR church have readings for today? Does your church even gather for worship today? Catholics think God is worthy of corporate worship every single day of the week, but Protestants limit themselves to one weekend day, and if they are REALLY hardcore, they throw in Wednesdays, too.

Answer 3

You think it is a bad thing to consult more than one translation? And I will bet you $20 that you do not use the 1611 King James. You probably use the 1769 King James. And those manuscripts you are talking about? Compiled (and in some cases written by) a Roman Catholic monk who openly opposed Martin Luther and the Reformation in Germany. Why do you suppose the pilgrims refused to take the King James with them on the Mayflower?

Answer 4

Not that you would understand (or really care), but I read my Bible daily and hear it daily at Mass - can you say the same thing? Do you hear the Word proclaimed? Go to Mass every day and you will hear the complete Word of God in 3 years.

Not only the Word of God, but you will hear a Homily that is very important to life AND the Word.

But to answer your biased question (a question that you will give Best Answer to someone who is as anti-Catholic as you are), I use the New American Bible - Catholic Edition, the Douay-Rheims Bible and the Latin Vulgate (yes, the one in Latin).

You are right about one thing, the KJV is different - just look at all the things you are missing from it.

Answer 5

The New American Bible is used for liturgical purposes. It is the version read at every Mass.

There is a Mass every day of the year in the catholic Church. On weekdays and Saturday, we hear a reading from either the Old or New Testament, a Psalm, and a reading from one of the Gospels. On Sundays, there is a reading from teh old and new testament, a Psalm, and a reading from teh Gospel.

Answer 6

The following Bible translations are approved by the Catholic Chruch for personal use:
+ Douai-Rheims
+ Confraternity Edition
+ Revised Standard Version (RSV) - Catholic Edition
+ New American Bible (NAB )
+ Jerusalem Bible
+ New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)- Catholic Edition
+ New Jerusalem Bible
+ Today's English Version - Catholic Edition

I recommend the New American Bible (NAB) which is the version used during Mass and other liturgies in the U.S. and many other English speaking countries.

Here is a NAB website: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/

http://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/bible_versions.htm

With love in Christ.

Answer 7

I use the RSV-CE
But, I do own a Douay-Rheims, which is our Old English version, like your KJV.
I also own a New American Bible, which is the version used in the Liturgy at Mass.

You might find this interesting:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Bible_Translations_Guide.asp

Oh, and by the way: More scripture is read at a Catholic Mass than any protestant service. Go to Mass every Sunday, and in 3 years you've heard the enire Bible. Ever Sunday there are 4 readings: OT, Psalm, NT epistle. and a Gospel.

Answer 8

Is daily often enough for you, Rudy? For at least an hour?

I can (and do) read any Bible translation I wish. The Church in the US takes its readings from the NAB, so of course I have that one. Also on my shelf, and used in comparative study:
KJV
Douay-Rheims
NIV
RSV

I can argue any point of doctrine using any or all of them. Can't wait for you to ask.

I have no idea why you persist in the snide remarks.

Answer 9

I use the New American Bible. I read it daily. I follow the readings when I go to Mass every Sunday, Holy Day, and some weekdays.

Answer 10

Douay-Rheims is the older more accurate version, and yes we read scripture, even at church.

Answer 11

"Not that you use it that often,"
how do you know ?
just could not resist the dig, could you ? I understand, I understand...
"What is your religion my son?" inquired the Archbishop of Rheims.
"Pardon, monseigneur," replied Rochebriant; "I am ashamed of it."
"Then why do you not become an atheist?"
"Impossible! I should be ashamed of atheism."
"In that case, monsieur, you should join the Protestants."