But, if one conference approves an English translation, that is then an approved translation for all English speaking Catholics on the planet. The original kind of hokey in places 1996 or the much much better most recent 2015 edition? And switching to, say, the RSV, would end up costing more money than sticking with the NAB.But I don't want that to sound like I'm being cynical 'oh, they only care about money', that's not what I'm saying at all. Bible Reviews, Bible Study, Translations, and more. If you find that various points I write about raise questions, why not go to the source itself? Lol! Buy the NLT Bible in leather, for children, to study and more. So, I posted at the "community" part of the NRSV main site back in early August. Salvatore Pennacchio, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal during the one day Plenary Assembly held at the Paul VI auditorium, Bengaluru. The list of approved translations on the USCCB website includes only three complete bible translations: the NABRE, NRSV, and GNT (or TEV). I would rather know the correct version myself than keep to something that is false. A guy can dream can't he?Anyway, it might be a great time to do a poll on what everyone wishes Hendrickson would publish as a loose-leaf Bible. I know a lot of Evangelical Protestants who love the NLT for devotional reading purposes. I found it to be eminently readable, and a fine approved Catholic alternative to the Message.THIS edition, however, will be a very welcome udpate. If I were no longer preaching salvation through the cross of Christ, no one would be offended.” (Glad they dropped the blatant “alone”, but still pushes Sola Fide pretty hard, seriously, looks at a literal translation below). It is wicked to … Apparently, they're about to make decisions on reprinting loose-leaf Bibles. The NLT is based upon Kenneth N. Taylor's corrupted Living Bible (1971). Remember though that the NCV is currently just a book of PSalms and the NT, not a full Bible.As for those who dislike the reading level of translations like the GNT and NLT, I think you're missing an important point: emerging readers NEED a translation at their reading level. The New Living Translation Catholic Edition, includes the Deuterocanonical books and utilizes anglicized spellings, reviewed by a group of eminent Catholic Scholars, Imprimatur granted by Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay and President of Conference of Catholic Bishops of India. Biblical Catholic,I made my comments as a side point to support other comments on this thread regarding why the USCCB may be limited in resources at present to approve other Bible versions and why other English conferences are doing so, nothing more. The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, communicates God's Word powerfully to all who read it, and Inspire is a wonderful legacy Bible … For Mass in English, the CCBI employs the RSV-CE 2nd Edition as the official liturgical Scripture text. This a nice Catholic edition of the NLT Bible! Of course, the USCCB has a lot invested in the NABRE, but that's really quite understandable. Either way, the CCBI doesn't indicate that it's using the NLT-CE for liturgy, do they? More than 90 Bible scholars, along with a group of accomplished English stylists, worked toward that goal. First, I know there are a number of you who have desired an … The 1991 NAB Psalms, designed to play a prominent part in this inclusive liturgy, was the first to undergo revision in response, with the Old Testament following. When I went to college, I "upgraded" to the RSV/NRSV, and now that I'm Catholic I rely on the NABRE.But when my own son celebrated his first communion, I gave him his own GNT-CE. With its flowing text and useful marginal references, it will also provide a useful tool for Lectio Divina sharing and other prayer groups. The translation is both lucid yet solid in its presentation of the message. You could always send them the results! "But the directive you are referring to post-dates the NAB by several decades.The USCCB is committed to the NAB for two main reasons:1. 15 Let these lights in the sky shine down on the earth.” And that is … I am still preaching salvation through faith in the cross of Christ alone”. Thank you for the context of where you would place it and your translation preference. There is struggle with the content and struggle with the language.The first is good: it's the soul's response to the Holy Spirit's teaching.The second is bad: it's an obstacle to the Holy Spirit's work.Any translation that exceeds the literacy level of the reader is the wrong translation for that person at that time.But any translation of Scripture with language that a reader can understand can challenge the soul with its content. The subject matter is the NLT release, and I would like to stick to that on this thread. I agree with Chris. Remember, they are “thought for thought paraphrased” translations. His perverted Living Bible sold over 40 million copies in North America alone. So they can focus on their ministry, and not spend all their time soliciting donations.2. ATC Publishers … With the NRSV no longer an imminent choice, the bishops invested themselves in reshaping the NAB into this primary version. For … Soon after the publication of the first edition, the NLT Bible … Just bummin that this Catholic edition won't be the latest NLT revisions but based on an outdated edition. But translations like the NLT and the GNT are written at about a 4th grade reading level, it makes me feel like I'm being talked down to. Since, most attendees in my church, BRC are young, are new believers or are still seekers, a translation like the NLT helps facilitate the same. Of course there was the 2004 update as well. I'm glad other bishops' conferences are expending the considerable effort to review new bible translations. Special thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for permission to use the New Living Translation of the Bible. And yes, to be legal again... ;). LA was the final word on the subject, not the first, and I was quoting it to explain the choice made by the USCCB, a choice which obviously came from the Holy See even though LA was not yet released. Really the only one catholic Bible for Bible journaling. Each day's reading will … They are oft-repeated on the Internet. This is only one example of the liberties taken in the “Living Translations”. I hope Ignatius Press is paying attention... As I understand it, no the USCCB doesn't need to give it an imprimatur to sell in the U.S. My only concern is that when human hands touch God’s word are we sure that we are making an correct translation. I wonder if this is available only in India since NLT might only be carrying the old edition. There's a little bit of a 'not invented here' syndrome. Plus, not having to pay licensing fees whenever they want to quote from the Bible in any documents they produce saves them money. If you feel I must be corrected personally, you are more than welcome to have anyone from the USCCB set me straight. Most of us who have been following this have been doing so since the 1980s and know that LA was a conclusion and not the start of liturgical translation uniformity in response to inclusive language. Sorry just reread the post and saw they spent last 3 years reviewing it. The text of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of the … I absolutely love the NLTCE translation. It's a monumental task, and one that often takes years. vladimir998, Timothy,I just communicated with someone from Hendrickson Press. amazon.com/Holy-Bible-Catholic-Reference-Tyndale/dp/0842354891/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1 The NLT is a dynamic equivalence translation, which is slightly more literal than the original Living Bible (as well as the Good News Bible… LA developed from various situations due to English-speaking conferences wanting to incorporate the inclusive terminology and the NRSV. The hardcover with the flame on the cover? Now, Catholic readers will have the full Catholic New Living Translation available in The One Year Bible format. Oh and also minor revisions of 2007 and 2013! Psalm 91 - Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. The revision was released in 1996 under the name “New Living Translation.” Tyndale House published a Catholic Reference edition of the NLT in 2002, but that edition was never granted an imprimatur. Learn how your comment data is processed. Not exactly in persona Christi, but close enough.So, a mixed bag - as are all translations. The historic and joyful moment of the launch of the NLTCE came to a close with the words of the Holy Father, Pope Francis-Bible Advocate: “I would very much like all Christians to be able to learn ‘the sublime science of Jesus Christ’ through frequent reading of the word of God, as the sacred text offers nourishment for the soul and is the pure and perennial source of the spiritual life of us all. I put in my two cents for an ESV w/"Apocrypha". It's been extra work to use try and adapt these to Catholic Bibles. Great news! Special thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for permission to use the New Living Translation of the Bible. The original intention of the US bishops was to have the NRSV at the center of an inclusive-language liturgy until the Holy See spelled out the current norms. Yes! That is misleading, the Bible is NOT simple, it is a very hard and difficult book, and misleading people into thinking that it is 'simple' is very harmful.I also disagree with the whole notion of dumbing down the Biblical text the way the NLT does. Presumably the NLT does away with the jarring use of "Jehovah" in the original, which was my only substantive complaint about it. If you would like me to take a look at a particular passage, feel free to ask! Reading the Living Translation or NLT is better than not reading at all. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I had an (unofficial) NLT-CE years ago and while I like the dynamic translation, what I found objectionable in using/recommending it to most Catholics were comments in the intros and notes, not the translation. Well, I wanted to spend this post looking at the five most popular Catholic Bible translations that are easily available to most people h... "Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter: whoever finds one has found a treasure. For arguments sake, here is the same verse in the prominent Protestant translation “New King James Version: “And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? I wonder how this translation compares to the GNTCE. I have a copy of the (unofficial) NLT-CE which is based upon the earlier addition of the NLT. The Holy Bible NLT combines the latest biblical scholarship with a clear, dynamic writing style – communicates God’s word powerfully to all who read it. The focus also went to revising the Grail to fit this new demand. But make sure you are sound on your Catholic foundation because these translations are written with a very clear evangelical bias. The Bible includes the New Living Translation text with … To review additional translations for approval, it would probably need to set up a dedicated committee of scholars who are willing to carefully read and critique bible translations -- a tedious and costly undertaking. Such uniformity is what the US bishops wanted, even at the expense of the NAB to some degree.With the rejection of plans to incorporate inclusive language into the Liturgy by the Vatican, the USCCB went with what they had in their control, namely the NAB. So in sorry to say folks that unfortunately this edition will already be outdated before it's even hit our desks as the 2015 revision is far superior to the 1996 and considerably better than the 2004. :(. This hardcover Bible has a nice book block, good paper, bold size 9 font and good … And the Living Translation takes many many liberties “translating” Holy Scripture with a VERY loaded Protestant view. My grandmother gave me a copy of The Living Bible (c. 1971) as a wedding present and so it is the Bible I’m reading now and I LOVE it because it takes the guess work out of what I’m reading. Whether for adults learning to read in English, or children, it's important to have access to actual scripture translated at a variety of reading levels.One of the worst mistakes Catholics seem to make is giving children "Bibles" that are simply colorful books of Bible stories, and then leaving their exposure to real scripture to the Mass readings.But when I was a United Methodist, I got my first Bible in second grade: the Good News Bible, which I kept - and read in its entirety - all the way up through high school. Following the principle of dynamic equivalence, it provides a refreshingly fluid reading of the Scriptures, which may be missing in more literal translations. I have been reading the Catholic One Year Bible (which is Catholic Living Bible translation) for over a year now and I have seen many things in the translation that make me wonder how the Catholic Church gave the Living Translation an Imprimatur. The Bible is a very difficult book, I object to the idea of trying to make it seem easier than it is.When people get the idea that the Bible is 'easy', then they start thinking they can interpret it on their own without any need for the Church or the Fathers or commentaries or anything, and you wind up with people like Joseph Smith or Charles Taze Russell coming up with very bizarre interpretations and founding their own church.Tyndale and his 'plowboy' have done a great deal of damage. With the great number of new translations in the 20th Century, the 1983 Code gave that job to national episcopal conferences. That would explain my own little library of Bibles in my shelf.It is still better to have some version of the Bible to read, than not to read any at all. I was really excited to receive from Tyndale a review copy of their brand new Catholic Holy Bible Reader's Edition NLT-CE for two main reasons. It was now 1991.By the mid to late 1990s, the US Conference had acquiesced and began to follow and incorporate the many directives from the Holy See that arose from these inclusive-language plans, including a new "one official translation" for use in the Mass. J Susaimanickam, the present chairperson of the Commission for Bible for his invaluable suggestions and constant encouragement. This is an important question about which Catholics need to be informed. Gali Bali, the former chairperson of the CCBI Commission for Bible for granting the Nihil Obstat, giving a valuable Foreword and releasing the book “The Lector”, and His Excellency, Most Rev. I’m a cradle catholic adult and I found reading the Bible confusing and contradictory, thus I just didn’t do it. "For a beginner to the Bible, reading a Douay-Rheims is a pain, I must say, a struggle at a minimum. This Catholic Edition of the Holy Bible NLT will be of great help for personal reading, study, and prayer. In the late 1980s, Tyndale House Publishers invited a team of scholars to revise the text of the Living Bible. However, I was working for the Pastoral Offices of my diocese, closely under my bishop, and as you can imagine had somewhat of a front row seat to many things. JDH, you make a good point that other bishops' conferences have a legitimate role to play in reviewing and approving bible translations. That is the tone and methodology adopted throughout the NLT Bible. They are quite proud of this Bible translation that they have created, and they like to toot their own horns. It sounds like it's an "evangelizing" Bible for them. Releasing of Books: Lectio Divina and The Lector. Being instruction from the Vatican, the USCCB has as its first responsibility ensuring that this type of Bible translation is available so that a uniform becomes the norm for American Catholics. Well, whose “thought” are you getting? The Bible includes the New Living Translation … The press releases for both translations stated that a team of scholars reviewed the bible … Anyone at the USCCB would be happy to answer your questions. I teach theology at a Catholic high school and find that it works best with that population. There is always more than a possibility that I have written something by mistake. I don't think that is too outrageous, that makes them very accessible. In the end, the NLT is the result of precise scholarship conveyed in living language. At Catholic Answers we are often asked which Bible version a person should choose. Now that it has been over a year I’m wondering What your opinion of the New Lliving Bible, Catholic Addition, is and how it compares. Such a translation attempts to have the same impact on modern readers as the original had on its own audience ... the New Living Translation seeks to be both exegetic… The Psalter had just been revised in the hope of it being used in the Mass, but was immediately sent to the sidelines due to new directives from the Holy See. TimLol!! The text of the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of the … It will be nice to have a Catholic-approved ecumenical translation that is accepted by Evangelicals and not just mainline Protestants.And I'm almost certain Christopher is right. 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