What Makes the New American Catholic Bible Different From a Standard Bible?

There are several differences in the New American Bible Catholic Version and standard Christian Bibles. Some of the difference are very basic like the books that are included. The Catholic Bible contains additional books that the Church believed were worthy of inclusion. Here are a few of the other differences.

• The New American Bible Catholic Version is approved by the Catholic Church.
• The New American adheres more closely to the original Old Testament in terms of verse numbers. This is especially true in the Book of Psalms.
• The New American Bible has a forward that provides additional insight for interpretation and authorship of various writings.

Is one Bible superior to another? We won't try to answer that because there are over 1000 different translations of the Bible. Does anyone have it exactly right? I guess if they did there would not be 1000 or more versions.

A couple of the books that are included in the Catholic Bible and not in a standard Christian Bible are the Book of Sirach and the Book of Wisdom. These books are deeply mysterious, beautiful and great reading!

If you see a Catholic version Bible please take the time to read Chapter 7 of the Book of Wisdom. The words the author uses to describe Her (WISDOM) are absolutely beautiful. These verses are more awe inspiring than anything I have read and truly fitting for God.

Author: Bible New

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