The Jerusalem Bible
Notes by Philip G. Roets STL, SSL
About the Jerusalem Bible
The Jerusalem Bible (La Bible de Jérusalem) is a Catholic translation of the Bible first published in French in 1956 by the Dominican École Biblique in Jerusalem. The English edition appeared in 1966 and is widely praised for its literary quality, scholarly accuracy, and use of the divine name "Yahweh" in the Old Testament.
Why Phil Recommends It
Philip G. Roets has long recommended the Jerusalem Bible for serious students of Scripture. Its extensive footnotes, cross-references, and introductions to each book make it an invaluable study Bible. The translation strikes a balance between fidelity to the original languages and readability in English.
Key Features
- Translated directly from the original Hebrew and Greek
- Rich scholarly footnotes and introductions
- Use of "Yahweh" for the divine name in the Old Testament
- Literary quality praised by writers and poets
- Fully approved for Catholic liturgical and devotional use
