New international version catholic
You're referring to the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, specifically the Catholic edition!
The New International Version (NIV) is a popular translation of the Bible that was first published in 1978. The Catholic edition of the NIV, also known as the NIV Catholic Edition, was released in 2011.
Here are some key features of the NIV Catholic Edition:
- Catholic annotations: The NIV Catholic Edition includes footnotes and annotations that provide additional information and explanations to help readers understand the biblical text from a Catholic perspective.
- Catholic translations: The edition includes translations of certain passages that are unique to Catholic tradition, such as the Deuterocanonical books (also known as the Apocrypha).
- Catholic terminology: The translation uses Catholic terminology and language, such as "the Church" instead of "the body of Christ."
- Catholic interpretations: The edition includes interpretations of certain passages that are consistent with Catholic teaching and tradition.
Some of the notable features of the NIV Catholic Edition include:
- The inclusion of the Deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Judith, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus, and Baruch, as well as parts of Daniel and Esther)
- The use of the term "the Church" instead of "the body of Christ"
- The inclusion of Catholic prayers and devotions, such as the Our Father and the Hail Mary
- The use of Catholic terminology, such as "the sacraments" instead of "the ordinances"
Overall, the NIV Catholic Edition is a valuable resource for Catholic readers who want to engage with the Bible in a way that is consistent with their faith tradition.