Widely Used Outside Of The Us

The New Jerusalem Bible: A Popular Choice for Roman Catholics

Widely Used Outside of the US

The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) has become the most widely used Roman Catholic Bible outside of the United States. This popular translation is known for its accuracy, clarity, and readability.

Online Accessibility

In addition to print versions, the NJB is available online through various resources, including the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Daily Bible Readings Podcast and Audio and Videos.

Other Catholic Bible Translations

The Catholic Bible includes several other popular translations, such as the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) and the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE).

Composition and Canon

The Catholic Bible consists of 73 books, including the Old Testament (46 books) and the New Testament (27 books). The Old Testament incorporates seven deuterocanonical books and additional deuterocanonical content.

Eastern Christian Bibles

The Catholic Church and Eastern Christian churches share some deuterocanonical books and passages as part of their Old Testament canon.