Catholic Bible

The New Jerusalem Bible: A Catholic Translation for a New Millennium

A fresh look at the sacred text for the 21st century

Read the Bible like never before

The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) is a new Catholic translation of the Bible that has been in preparation for over 20 years. It is the first new Catholic translation of the Bible in English since the Revised Standard Version (RSV) was published in 1952. The NJB is based on the latest scholarship and is designed to be a faithful and readable translation of the Bible for the 21st century.

The NJB is a major undertaking that has involved hundreds of scholars from around the world. The translation team has sought to create a text that is both accurate and accessible. The NJB is not a paraphrase or a commentary, but a faithful translation of the original biblical texts. However, the NJB does use modern language and syntax, which makes it easier for contemporary readers to understand.

The NJB is a significant event in the history of Catholic Bibles. It is the first new Catholic translation of the Bible in English in over 50 years, and it is the first Catholic translation to be based on the latest scholarship. The NJB is a major step forward in the Catholic Church's efforts to make the Bible available to all people in a language that they can understand.