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The Holy Bible - Douay Rheims - Large Size - Flexible Leather - White

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Product Code:  B2871
ISBN:  9781905574698
Publisher:  Baronius Press
Format  Hardcover
Pages  1512

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Catholics looking for the traditional Catholic Bible in English should look no further!

In 1546, the Council of Trent declared the Latin Vulgate Bible as authentic, and declared that "No one (may) dare or presume under any pretext whatsoever to reject it" (4th Session, April 8, 1546). The Douay-Rheims Bible is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate Bible, a version universally used in the Church for over 1500 years, itself meticulously translated from the original Hebrew and Greek by St. Jerome (A.D. 340-420).

The Douay-Rheims was completed in 1609, and is therefore older than the King James Version, the oldest Protestant translation still in use, which was published in 1611. The Rheims New Testament was published nearly thirty years earlier, in 1582. Further, the translators of the KJV make specific reference to the Douay version in their translators' preface. It is commonly acknowledged that, in preparing the KJV, the translators made use of the Rheims New Testament and adopted many of its readings in preference to those of other English editions.

Since it was translated quite literally and with great reverence for each individual word from the Vulgate, which in turn reflects the structure of the original languages very clearly, the Douay-Rheims Bible can give great insight into the minds of the sacred authors.

In 1749-1752, Bishop Challoner, knowing that many English Catholics were reading distorted Protestant versions of the Bible such as the King James Version (KJV), made major revisions to the Douay-Rheims version, to improve its readability without diminishing its accuracy. The notes, written by Bishop Challoner are entirely faithful to the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church. The revised Douay-Rheims Bible has been approved by the Church many times over, including the approbation of Cardinal Gibbons for the 1899 edition that Baronius Press is publishing.

For over 300 years, the Douay Rheims Bible was the only Catholic English translation of Scripture used. It continues to be used officially in Catholic churches today.

Gilt edged pages and two ribbons. Size approximately 7" x 10". Makes a wonderful Catholic wedding present. Includes Family register pages. Robust semi-flexible white leather binding.

Features:

  • Leather bound cover with stitched edges
  • Gold gilt edged pages and 2 ribbons.
  • Completely retypeset to reproduce the original 1899 edition, making reading much easier.
  • Eleven coloured maps digitally redrawn by hand and fully coloured
  • 32 beautiful engravings that recreate key moments in Biblical History
  • Family Register section
  • Included in this edition - Three Papal encyclicals regarding the importance of the Holy Bible.
  • PROVIDENTISSIMUS DEUS - Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII - On the Study of Holy Scripture
  • SPIRITUS PARACLITUS - Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV - On St. Jerome
  • DIVINO AFFLANTE SPIRITU - Encyclical of Pope Pius XII - On Promoting Biblical Studies, Commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of Providentissimus Deus
The text is set in CenturyExpandedBT font, size 10.3pt. Click here to open sample pages in PDF format.

Publisher: Baronius Press
Pages: 1512
ISBN: 9781905574698
Keywords: Bibles books Douay-Rheims Bible

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