Holy Bible: Good News Translation, Catholic Edition (Latin Vulgate Order)

I've been reading the Good News Translation as my daily reading translation of the Bible since it came out in the late '70s (the New Testament came out in the '60s, but the Old Testament wasn't finished until the late '70s). At the time, the three main contemporary versions were The Living Bible, the NIV (which had also just come out), and this one. I felt The Living Bible was too much of a paraphrase, and the NIV too formal for my tastes. This was the baby-bear just right version. Since then, there have been many new translations of the Bible, but one thing that keeps me with this one is the DRAWINGS! I like having pictures with my reading -- not photographs of Biblical places today and such -- but cute, timeless drawings that illustrate what is in the text. This is unique to the GNT. Another thing I like about the GNT is how it connects other parts of the Bible without turning into a whole study Bible monstrosity. For whole passages that are nearly identical or cover the same story, the other passage is listed in parentheses just below the section header. This makes it easy to reference the similar passage elsewhere in the Bible, and has helped me become familiar with the similarities and differences between versions of a story (i.e. the Gospels, the story of David and the census, the way some passages from Kings or Chronicles are also found in the books of the prophets.) In addition, at the bottom of each page are references to individual Bible verses. For example, in a New Testament letter where it says, "As the Scripture says..." at the bottom it gives you the Scripture book/chapter/verse. This is true also for most passages where a story from the Old Testament is referenced but no verse is directly quoted -- you can go back and read the story they are referencing. Another thing I like is that this version identifies which quotes in the New Testament come from the Septuagint (Greek) version of the Old Testament. A lot of times I'll read some New Testament passage quoting an Old Testament passage and be like, "What? That doesn't sound familiar." Then I look at the references at the bottom and see that it was quoted from the Septuagint. In the back of this version, they collect all the New Testament verses that quote from the Septuagint rather than the Hebrew. Also in the back of the Bible is a timeline showing the dates when the events in the Bible occurred, as well as showing when the prophets lived. This helps me when I want to read a prophet related to the time frame I'm reading otherwise. For example, I typically read Genesis to the end of Kings, and at the end of Kings, then I go read the prophets that were around in the time of the northern tribes' last days. After I read a number of those, then I read Chronicles, and after that read the prophets around after the fall of the northern kingdom. Last of all, I read the prophets that were around after the fall of Judah. This timeline helps with understanding the timing of the events and what was going on when the prophets were writing. As for this particular edition of the GNT, it's my second one. The cover is really nice -- it has a soft, leather-like feel, making it comfortable to hold and read. I think my last one lasted about 20 years, even with daily reading. It finally fell apart, so I was happy to find this same edition, as GNT Bibles are quite hard to find. I wanted this not only for the cover, but also because it's a Catholic edition. I'm not Catholic but I like having the extra books in the Old Testament. (Also, the print size and page thickness are good.) I'm so glad to have been able to purchase this edition. I was afraid I was going to settle for a hardcover version if I was going to get a Good News Translation Bible, but I didn't have to settle!

The Good News Translation, Catholic Edition of the Holy Bible is a reliable translation that aims to make the message of the Bible accessible and understandable to contemporary readers. Its language is clear and easy to comprehend, which is helpful for individuals new to biblical study or those looking for a straightforward interpretation. One of its strengths is its adherence to Catholic doctrine, making it a suitable choice for Catholics seeking a faithful rendition of the scriptures. The inclusion of deuterocanonical books adds depth and breadth to the content, offering readers a comprehensive view of Catholic teachings. However, some readers may find the translation overly simplified at times, potentially losing some of the richness and nuances present in other versions. Additionally, while the clear language aids in comprehension, it may lack the poetic and literary beauty found in more traditional translations. Overall, the Good News Translation, Catholic Edition serves as a valuable tool for Catholics seeking an easy-to-understand rendition of the Bible that remains faithful to Catholic teachings, but it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more scholarly or poetic translation.

Exactly what I was looking for! I wish it had red letter but that’s okay. I got for my 10 year old who was having a hard time understanding the Bible. This version is much easier to understand and still accurate. Perfect for young kids

I'm sure this is not the most fastidious translation, but it does have those lovely drawings.

Love it

Gift. Great quality.

I bought what I thought was a new bible for my son. The book is in good shape, but had a message from a mom to her son written back in 2015. We are keeping it, it’s kind of funny and honestly, the book looks fine other than that. But just beware of giving as a gift that you may want to check it over. I could find nothing in the description saying it was a used book. The back says not for sale also, but as someone who buys from libraries often, this is not as uncommon to see.

Suppose that the apostles Paul, John, and Matthew had written to churches in San Francisco, Chicago, and London, this year. How would they have spoken? The "Good News Translation" is a modern translation based on the principle of "dynamic equivalence," placing the scriptures into words that the writers would have used TODAY. The result is a delightful, down-to-earth translation. The text is accompanied by simple black-and-white drawings on many pages. This is not a good Bible if you want to study Greek and Hebrew words or wrangle about doctrines and theology. But if you want to read God's Word in plain language, you will love this translation. I purchased the Catholic version which has the Biblical books in "Latin Vulgate order." It contains the traditional Catholic books in the traditional order. This is just what I wanted. The order of the books is Gen, Ex, Lev, Num, Deut, Josh, Jud, Rut, 1&2 Sam, 1&2 Kgs, 1&2 Chr, Ezr, Neh, Tobit, Judith, Esther, 1&2 Maccabees, Job, Ps, Prov, Ecc, Songs, Wisdom, Sirach, Is, Jer, Lam, Baruch, Ezekiel, Dan, Hos, etc. This Bible includes a Subject Index, Word List, Chronology of the Bible, and a Catholic Lectionary of Readings for all of the Sunday Masses, weekdays, and major feasts. The hardcover binding is solid. You will enjoy this Bible for many years.

Easy to understand. Suitable for everyone.

Gostei muito da Bíblia. Satisfeita. Boa qualidade e entrega rápida. Uma tradução fácil de entender, estou amando.

Hi. This Bible Translation is one of the Best I have known. It is easy to read, have pictures for good understanding. The pages are smooth and in overall the book is superb. Note: Iam a Hindu, who is recently interested in Christianity, mainly in Catholic Traditions. I respect Lord Jesus Christ. Whenever I touched the Bible and flipped through it, I got wonderful insights from it. It mesmerised me and wanted to read the Bible. I had Protestant Translations, like the NIV, KJV, given by my Christian Friend, but I wanted to explore more in both Catholic and Orthodox Faith. I also didn't own a Catholic Version of a Bible, which has 73 Books, in contrast to 66 Books. I really like this version, which as a outsider and 1st time reader of the bible. The Packaging is Good and thank you seller for delivering them appropriately. May God Bless !!!

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Di Bibbie ne trovi tantissime nel mondo ed è difficile capire quale scegliere, perché esistono molte edizioni, Bibbie cristiane ortodosse, chiese libere, protestanti e cattoliche. Non sono uguali nelle varie versioni, ci sono differenze nella interpretazione degli scritti antichi. Come decidere quale comprare? Io cercavo la versione cattolica inglese ufficiale, così ho chiesto ad un caro amico sacerdote che vive negli Stati Uniti, e mi ha consigliato questa. È come la bibbia italiana della CEI, ci sono leggere variazioni ma è comprensibile, le traduzioni dell'antico nelle varie lingue non può essere perfettamente uguale, le terminologie aramaico-greco-latino-inglese-italiano, le sfumature sono differenti. Per farvi un esempio, quando Gesù chiede a Pietro per tre volte se lo ama, in italiano dicono tre volte:"Pietro, mi ami tu?", in realtà nella versione originale aramaico antico, le versioni di amore sono tre ben distinte, e fondamentalmente diverse, ogni domanda identifica un amore differente. Purtroppo nelle varie lingue in cui si traduce si perde molte sfumature, molto importanti come nell'esempio. Ma questa versione inglese è promossa e la consiglio a chi desidera una versione cattolica inglese ufficiale. Spero di esserti stato utile, fammi sapere.