Baronius Press makes some beautiful Douay-Rheims Bibles. This standard size is no exception. The one shortcoming of this bible is the cover. While it is a beautiful black leather, it is also very stiff and thin. The gold stamping on the cover is quite nice however as it is embossed and won’t rub off easily.

What really sets this Bible apart is the text block. It has been retypeset to the 1899 layout and preserved that historic look it deserves. It is a double column, verse by verse layout with brief book introductions, and notes from Bishop Challoner (1691-1781). The paper is wonderful, and appears to be at least 33GSM, coupled with a sewn binding, and very nice gold edging (ribbons need upgraded) the block itself should hold up well over time.

The content of this bible really make it special as well, it has three Papal encyclicals from Pope Leo XIII on study of the Holy Scriptures, Pope Benedict XV on Jerome of Stridon, Pope Pius XII on promoting biblical studies. It also has 32 wood stamp illustrations between the Old and New Testaments, and redrawn maps in the back. Finally it has historical indexes of the Old and New Testament with lectionaries on the gospels, epistles, and feasts.

While I am not a Catholic, I have a deep appreciation of the Latin Vulgate, and ultimately the Douay Rheims, it’s English translation. I believe that reading and referencing major translations from ancient manuscripts is very important. The Vulgate, the Textus Receptus, the Codex Vaticanus, and the Codex Sinaiticus, along with the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls truly show us the amazing efforts taken to preserve the word of God, and show us the remarkable unity of each textual source. If you are looking for a traditional Catholic Bible in English, this is a nice option. Click the link below if you want to look at purchasing one for yourself.

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