Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition
The RSV-Catholic Edition is a highly respected translation known for its accuracy, reverence, and elegant English prose. It preserves the literary tone of older translations like the KJV while updating the language for clarity.
Strengths
Beautiful, formal language
deal for both study and liturgy.
Faithful to original texts
and Catholic tradition.
Considerations
Slightly archaic language may
not appeal to modern readers.
Less conversational
than newer translations.
Best For
Catholic readers seeking
both tradition and precision.
Students and theologians
studying Scripture and doctrine.
First Published:
1966 (Catholic Edition), based on 1952 RSV
Translation Style:
Formal equivalence (word-for-word)
Language Style:
Elegant, traditional, and literary
Commissioned By:
Ignatius Press (RSV-CE); originally by National Council of Churches
Text Sources:
Hebrew (Masoretic Text), Greek (Septuagint for OT where needed), NT Greek (Nestle-Aland)
Purpose:
To offer a Catholic Bible that maintains literary beauty and textual fidelity
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