Douay-Rheims Bible (Burgundy Premium UltraSoft): Standard Print Size

If you are a language nerd like me, you will LOVE this text. It's simply sublime. Genesis 1:2 and 2:7 are worth the price of admission alone for the rational minded evolutionists ("rational minded" here is not said with snobbery or righteousness). The notations and linkings of verses is great. Again this goes back to the language point I made. As for the linking of verses, maybe it's been that long since I've looked at a bible, but I don't remember seeing that before.. The definitional index of sacraments and key teachings (ahh purgatory, the one major thing I remember going crazy about at bible study years ago...) and their validity in text is simply an indispensible tool. The photos are beautiful, though the "maps" are criminally undetailed. The timeline is interesting and quite useful as well. The list of popes, prayers, and text listings of feast days, and gospels for holy days makes this an absolutely perfect companion to have as you drag yourself back to mass for the first time in years, or sit in adoration for an hour. I'd suggest the 2 tone "stand firm in the lord" bible case for this. The burgundy, while not my preferred color (literally I ordered the first DR I found that also delivered next or same day), gives the text a proper dignified, and decidedly holy casing. The text size is just right. One minor gripe is there's only one ribbon (I remember catholic bibles as having approximately 35 ribbons all of various colors for all sorts of things), but it is a nice color. And of course, the translation. You simply cannot go wrong reading a Vulgate translation, as I've noted. If nothing else, as I said before, the translation itself is worth the purchase. The text reads so completely differently and is much richer. Also lends itself to some different spellings due to the fact that Latin lacks some written notation for certain sounds (so Noah is Noe and Sarah is Sara and Ham is Cham. My inner linguist drools.) Oh, and "Revelations"? Nope, it's listed here as "The Apocalypse"

Great Bible to have as a Catholic

The wording has a much more accurate and rich meaning. Other bibles have different wording that can change the meaning somewhat. The Douay Rheims is the most accurate. I love this bible. A few pictures in the back. At the front is information about ST Benedict and his medal. A page for family register. Births. Marriages. A page that says presented to that you can fill out. The print is small. With my trifocals I have to hold the bible close to my face. The notes are even smaller. Guess I should order the large print. The reviews on the large print Douay Rheims is strange. A few people are reviewing for a completely different bible. The NKJV. Am thinking of ordering the larger print. I will read this one and see how it goes with small print. This bible is worth your time and money. The Douay Rheims has become my favorite. I don't want to stop reading it. Hard to put down. I never had a bible that made me feel that way. The didache is a close 2nd. But the Douay Rheims is my favorite of all. And I've read several bibles. Purchase this one. You won't regret it. And by the way Jesus words are in red.

I didn’t realize how many photo shoots I had with this Bible until I started searching for photos to compliment my review. Anyways, you can tell I absolutely love this Bible and it has taken the place on my bookshelf and in my heart as my new favorite Bible. The translation is as accurate and as close to the ancient Church texts as anyone will get….ever. I ended up buying a few for random friends that I respect and am trying to introduce to them the wonders and beauty of the Catholic faith. St Benedict Press did an amazing job with just the overall quality of this Bible. All of it is great. My brother ordered me one and had it sent to my house and I haven’t put it down since. I had it blessed two weeks ago by Fr. Gene! This Bible has made me realize that St Mark’s Gospel Book is my favorite of all-time and before I couldn’t decide. The summary of each Evangelist before their Gospel Book was a beautiful touch and really establishes a context and base for getting more out of each Gospel Book. I found it really made me appreciate their individual writing styles and gave me grounds to have a favorite float to the surface which was something I never had and/or never considered. God Bless everyone reading this and I’m not sure if that insane sale Amazon had for this Bible is still going on, but if it’s still 30-something bucks, GET IT. God Bless you all and PRAISES BE TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

Bible is great, decent print, easy to read, very small but good commentaries that don't clutter the pages, great size, great columns, words of Christ in red, good maps with a couple illustrations, Douary-Rheims text, etc. However, The one I was sent came either used or damaged. The plastic wrap was partially torn, the pages feel like they were damp once up a time, some pages have creases and the bottom and side of the pages have the gold gilding faded off. Cover has a small ding also. The package was minimal so it was probably tossed around and damaged that way. *I exchanged it and received one in much better condition. I would recommend you do the same should you received it damaged. But anyways, 5 stars Bible!

Not quite what I was looking for or expected but I ain’t complaining I loved it with the Crusaders/ Jerusalem Cross

As far as Catholic bibles go, this is some of the best value you can get. The typesetting and printing are very good and the imitation leather cover feels supple and pleasant. Please note that the binding seems to be glued, not sewn, but after having read through the entire Bible it's holding up just fine. The translation is scrupulously faithful to the Latin and feels duly solemn and reverential, and the words of Christ are in red letters. All in all, it is a thoroughly Catholic translation with the look and finish of a nice Protestant bible for a very reasonable price.

I wanted to buy the Baronius Press copy of the same Douay-Rheims but opted for this one as couldn't find a pocket copy of the Baronius Press for a reasonable price (the Baronius Press books seem to increase in value expediently when out of print and for good reason!). This one however, the TAN books copy, is a very good alternative in my opinion. Text is a good size, nice colour pictures at the back of events of our Lord's life, list of Popes (yes it's a Catholic Bible) up to Pope Benedict XVI, and has a basic history timeline of biblical events corresponding to the years and a couple of coloured maps. It has the bits when our Lord speaks in red which is a nice edition. The imitation leather is really nice and has a good feel to it, looks good when put up on the shelf (in a special spot mind you) with the St. Benedict medal design. I would indeed recommend this Bible.

This Bible has several books that My other Bibles don t have. I love to have different ones to Study, analyze and compare between them

Gostei muito! Bíblia de excelente qualidade e acabamento!

The Bible arrived on time and package was very good. This Bible is one of the best english translations, just as the kjv is for most protestants, this Bible is for catholics. The Fonts are readable and the Words of Christ are in Red colour fonts. If you want a solid translation of the Bible from a literal perspective vs equivalency perspective, this is THE Bible to have.