(Note also that in this example another dual numbering system used as the deuterocanonical material flows into the protocanonical Aramaic-to-Hebrew transition). On the plus side, the binding is definitely sewn, as advertised in the product announcement. So, a well done paperback can last. Where can I purchase a copy of The Augustine Bible in the UK? When I receive a reply, I shall forward it to this group. However, this was an expensive academic tome, and it went out of print by the time I wanted one. Update: (Details are given in the ESV front matter itself.). Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Augustine Bible (ESV-CE) at Amazon.com. The ESV is a pretty straightforward literal translation. I suspect this might be the new permanent price going forward. There are several mentions of the font size being too small on the publisher’s website. The NABRE’s “translation” is completely unwarranted (it is an interpretative paraphrase rather than a translation). I’ve been reading and praying with it since, to give it a chance. The stack of pages is simply glued together with a strip of glue on one edge. The paper is pretty thin, but not terrible. The Augustine Bible features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and a durable matte cover to ensure that you can use and treasure this Bible for years to come. The ESVCE does not do this. are both found in the text with a footnote that the passage is not found in some manuscripts. The Augustine Bible features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and a durable matte cover to ensure that you can use and treasure this Bible for years to come. The only notes are the minimal ESV translators notes. For anyone who would like a copy of the ESV-CE, this is the only game in town for readers in the USA right now. – had until they started getting removed by publishers in the late 19th Century). We’ll have a very nice leather version. Although it may seem pious to write “He” instead of merely “he” when referring to God the Father or Jesus, doing so has no analog in the original languages or writings of Scripture. “We will have other versions of The Augustine Bible coming out in the fall. I found chapters 1, 2 and 4 to be the most engaging but got a little lost or overwhelmed or simply bored in the central chapter on Augustine the Teacher. I’d like thicker pages, but it is nice to have a 1,200+ page book that I can easily carry with one hand and fit on a normal sized bookshelf. I was informed that if I felt the price point was not such to be warranted in regard to the text, I should consider “shopping around” for a lower price. Below I will go into more detail about the translation as well as the physical Bible itself. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), the Bishops of India approved a Catholic edition of the ESV, proof-texting is often such a poor apologetic practice, The Great Adventure Catholic Bible – Review. It seems to be, from the photo supplied, that the binding is glued. While it would not make for a good heirloom or study Bible, it makes a great reader. The Augustine Bible features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and a durable matte cover to ensure that you can use and treasure this Bible for years to come. The Augustine Institute is now bringing English-speaking Catholics in North America a major new revision of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible called the English Standard Version - … The bible has no ribbon markers, so this extension of the cover can serve that purpose if needed. Given the very minor differences between the ESV and the ESV-CE, it would make sense to consider the ESV with Apocrypha from Anglican Liturgy Press (which Timothy reviewed on this blog) as an alternative. As it turns out, I didn’t have long to wait. So while preserving the literal accuracy of the RSV, it also restores some of the best of the KJV renderings that the RSV lost. I suspect that heavy criticism played a role in their decision to reduce the price from $50 to $30. Not all “inclusive language” is taking a liberty with the text — in some cases the masculine English word is in fact less literal. Printed in Italy, The Augustine Bible features the English Standard Version® Catholic Edition translation, which some consider to be the best available English translation of the Bible. The books of the Old Testament are laid out in the traditional Catholic order, with the books of Maccabees arranged after the other historical books and before the book of Job. I criticized the Great Adventure Bible for not offering a sewn binding at its price point, but every other aspect of its production quality is excellent. Seems new versions of this translation will be coming out in the fall: leather, hardcover, and another paperback. other than the Douay-Rheims, you pretty much won’t find any Bible that say it the way Catholics pray it. Highlighting with a marker did bleed through a bit (see the “All we need to do” line above) – but it did not get any worse than this even after several weeks. ESV’s philosophy is explicitly to use non-gender specific language when translating a word that in Hebrew/Greek is not gendered (e.g. Looking at the sleeve I honestly thought I was getting a cloth covered hardback….. Not to happy about this being a paperback…. Most pages in the Bible look like this – simple and uncluttered. It makes it look like part of the curse of original sin is for wives to be in disagreement with their husbands and for the husband to [over]rule them. All is not perfect with the ESV. They, then adjust as they learn from people. Unfortunately, the ESV took this path. 1:8). He gives advice on how to gain the necessary factual and linguistic information to approach the biblical environment and how to deal with its often so strangely figurative and obscure style of expression. However, that does not make it OK to “translate” adelphoi into “people.” The same goes for “father” (vs. “parent”), wife (vs. “spouse”). I stand firmly against this edition, though, as the price point is ridiculous. Overall, I share the sentiments above. I found Gerald Bray's review or analysis or commentary on Augustine to be helpful and edifying if somewhat long in parts. Review of The Augustine Bible - the Catholic ESV! On Augustine by Rowan Williams, Augustine by Robin Lane Fox review – the theologian, with and without sex The former archbishop has no time for feminist or ecocriticism of Augustine … Bible Reviews, Bible Study, Translations, and more. Like pretty much all Bibles, it has some weaknesses. In late 2019, the Augustine Institute published the The Augustine Bible (ESV-CE). There always has to be a balance between literal and readable, and at times the ESV might have lightened up on the consistent literalism a bit. This is a very unfortunate translation which essentially reverses the meaning of the text. Augustine Institute Store is having a sale, this Bible is going for $29.95 right now. I’ve tried Amazon Uk, not available, Amazon.com do not ship to the Uk. I like that it is compact. The Augustine Institute has a tendency to release projects at a high price and then lower prices. Looks like there will be other editions of the Augustine Bible coming out later this year: It can sit open on the table unassisted from about the beginning of Exodus through the beginning of 1 Peter. No reply as to future binding options was included. As noted in the previous post announcing the Augustine Bible, this is a paperback edition in a hard slip case. A reasonably-sized book (circa 300 pages) but in only five chapters? Catholics take note: this same practice means that adelphoi will be translated as “brothers” in passages speaking of Jesus’ extended family (whether they are actually half-brothers, step-brothers, cousins, or countrymen is a matter of interpretation – not translation.). If an accurate translation makes things difficult for Catholics (or anyone else), then too bad! Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Augustine and the Bible (Bible through the Ages Book 2) at Amazon.com. (https://m.ncregister.com/daily-news/augustine-institute-publishes-major-new-catholic-bible). It generally received a warm response from Catholics around the world, I however, did not love this bible. As noted in the previous post announcing the Augustine Bible, this is a paperback edition in a hard slip case. and the NABRE. There’s a New Catholic Answers Speaker In Town! Augustine first summarizes the central message of the Bible (quite an astounding and beautiful accomplishment) and then turns to the difficult medium of the message. Ironically the ESV uses some older readings that are more accurate than the RSV. Amos 4:6 – “I gave you cleanness of teeth, Mark 1:2 – “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, Gal. Though the Augustine Institute I agree needs to make a Hard Cover. - It’s a good size at 6x9: compact enough for regular use and travel, but not too small as to be unreadable. A positive scholarly assessment of the ESV can be found HERE. “The good person” in Luke 6:45), but to use the gendered English word when the original language word was gendered. The paper is pretty thin, but not terrible. Augustine is widely considered to be one of the most influential theologians of all time and stands as a giant among giants in the history of the Christian faith. When the empire decides to take over the Christian basilica, Augustine prepares to give the speech of a lifetime, one that will slow the rising tide of Christianity’s influence. It might seem “Protestanty” to change “full of grace” – but the ESV is following a long line of Bibles that do not translate the verse this way (for example – the two most popular Catholic Bibles!). The cover felt thick and sturdy on that bible, but after a short time of looking through the bible, I managed to crease the corner of the cover. There are commentaries, no cross-references, no index, almost no “study helps” of any kind. The ESV is actually a revision of the RSV that not only updates about 60,000 words to modern English, the translation is also made from a better manuscript tradition. Hi Marc: just came across this article. However, in 2018, the Bishops of India approved a Catholic edition of the ESV! Christian theologians and apologists will be glad to see that in the ESV Isaiah 7:14 reads, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son.”. I can say with certainty that it is sewn. He mostly used what is termed the Vetus Latina , the “Old Latin” version of Biblical texts. I ordered this bible when I saw that it was available (cyber week deal for preorder) as I have been waiting for a version in the United States. - The inside layout is very clean and readable. This is the first accessible Catholic Bible in the ESV translation. There are no explanatory notes and no book introductions of any kind. As I’ve written ELSEWHERE, Protestant Bibles often include the addition of the Catholic doxology to the Our Father (aka the “Lord’s Prayer”). I received a reply today and they informed me that one will be released, at the earliest, in 2021. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. With none of those features available, it’s very hard to justify paying full price for this bible. I agree, with the possible exception of the binding. I hesitate to comment because I am not a fan of the ESV, so I will limit my thoughts to these two: 1) Even though the Anglican Press one I reviewed earlier this year is glued, it seems to me that it is a superior choice for the price. Unlike the NIV which disingenuously translates the word for “tradition” as “teaching” whenever it is presented in a positive light, the ESV (like most English Bibles) remains consistent. It comes in a rigid … Marc, Poetic passages are stylized to indicate emphasis. Amazon.ae: The Augustine Bible (ESV-CE): Augustine Institute. All we need to do is to recognize the Scriptures for what they are: a personal message from God, who made us and loves us. ), previous post announcing the Augustine Bible, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp37KfaRoI4, A Brief Comparison of the ESV w/Apocrypha and the ESVCE – Catholic Bible Talk, https://m.ncregister.com/daily-news/augustine-institute-publishes-major-new-catholic-bible, Review: Ignatius Pew Missal | The Catholic Man Reviews, First Look: Large Print New Catholic Bible (NCB) — Guest Post by Leighton. SUBSCRIBE now for updates! That this ESVCE costs $50 is insane. Thanks for the clarity. As I was opening this article, I was lamenting that there are so few Catholic bibles with sufficient margin space. And with the WOF version coming this summer, I hope neither is too expensive. Unfortunately it came with the corner dented…but that’s alright. Yuck. I posted the ad all over social media, and was one of the first to order one.It arrived today, and I thought I’d let you in on my thoughts in case you are hesitant about dropping the hefty $60.00 Ascension is asking for it. Still one would expect a hardcover for a Bible at the price. I believe they do it for two reasons: Still, it’s unusual to release a paperback first with no higher-quality option. 1) to attempt to recoup development costs as quickly as possible in order to start new projects I want to show how the text is typeset, how the (minimal, translational)  footnotes look, and what “extras” are included. Last year, I wrote a post about the new English Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible (ESV-CE) published in India. The paperback cover is sturdy and thick, and it has a large fold-out extension which could potentially be used to mark a page. Thank you. All we need to do is to recognize the Scriptures for what they are: a personal message from God, who made us and loves us. To be fair, the definite article (English “the”) is not in the text here, and Greek does not have an indefinite article so it’s not technically wrong to add it in when helpful (cult apologists will recognize this as the same argument Jehovah’s Witnesses use for calling Jesus “a god” in John 1:1). Catholics should rejoice that for the first time in 70 years we have a solid, scholarly, faithful, complete Bible translation (and one that is free from misleading notes – BONUS!). However, the definite article is missing for most of the terms in this verse – so why only add it here? First, this is the wrong question to ask! The Augustine Bible features a beautiful foil-stamped slipcase and a durable matte cover to ensure that you can use and treasure this Bible for years to come. The Augustine Bible comes in a sturdy slip box that matches the Bible’s cover – which is a stiff cardboard fold-over. The Augustine Bible uses the term “Deuterocanonical Books.” - The cover artwork is beautiful. In most cases, I still find the text to be easily readable, but in some areas, especially in the narrative sections with less white space, I find the ghosting to be more frustrating. FYI – the price has dropped to $29.95 on their store. After international shipping costs, this costed me over US $60 which is over NZD $100…. A lot of Bibles get printed with very narrow margins because they’re trying to save space and save money and just be efficient. On the other hand, at a full price of $49.95 at the Augustine Institute Store, this bible is very high-priced for its lack of features. We’ll have a more affordable paperback version and a hardcover edition. 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