Jerusalem Bible Holy Version

The Jerusalem Bible Holy Version is an English-language translation of the Bible, first introduced in 1966 and published by Darton, Longman & Todd. As a Roman Catholic Bible, it includes the deuterocanonical books in addition to the sixty-six others found in Protestant Bibles. This Bible also features extensive footnotes and introductions to provide further context and understanding.

Approved by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, excerpts from the Jerusalem Bible are utilized in the Lectionary for Mass, making it widely recognized and used across the English-speaking world. It is worth noting that other translations have also received approval for liturgical use by the English and Welsh bishops.

The Old Testament of the Jerusalem Bible includes the Pentateuch, Historical books, and Sapiential books, while the New Testament encompasses the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation. With its comprehensive content and attention to detail, the Jerusalem Bible Holy Version is a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Scriptures.