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Bibles

Discover our affordable Bible offer and learn more about navigating the Sacred Scriptures and choosing the right translation.

Broken Bay Bible Offer

Through the generosity of Fr Harry Davis' estate, the Diocese of Broken Bay is able to offer parishioners of the Diocese a selection of bibles at an affordable price, starting from $14.

How to Purchase

To purchase any of the bibles below, please contact Evangelisation Broken Bay.

8379 1600 mission@bbcatholic.org.au

Available Bibles

A selection of high-quality Catholic editions for all ages.

The Harper Collins NRSV Catholic Edition

This hardcover NRSV Bible includes anglicized text, introductory materials for every book, a timeline of Catholic Church and world history, a Concordance to help find specific words and passages, and a sixteen-page map section.

The Lion Read & Know Bible

Appealing and accessible to young readers. More than fifty stories are retold in simple language with thirty fun and informative double-page features that bring the cultural context, places, and traditions of the Bible to life.

The Catholic Children's Bible

This hardcover revised edition inspires and empowers children. With easy-to-follow Reading Plans, colorful stickers, vivid artwork, and larger text, the stories of our faith come alive to enhance comprehension and create enjoyment.

Selecting a Bible

The Catholic canon (or list of books) contains 46 Old Testament books, which is 7 more than those accepted by many other Christians. These books are known as the Deuterocanonical books (or 2nd canon). They are also referred to as 'apocrypha' which means 'hidden'.

These books are Tobit, Judith, Baruch, Ecclesiasticus (or Sirach), Wisdom, 1 Maccabees, 2 Maccabees, as well as additional sections to the books of Esther and Daniel.

The number of books in the New Testament is 27, which is the same in all Bibles.

Bibles will indicate whether Deuterocanonical / apocrypha books are included, or will simply say "Catholic edition" or "Catholic Bible".

Bible Translations

A second concern when selecting a Bible is which translation to buy. Translations vary in the difficulty of language used (for example, for children or adults), as well as in the methodology used to translate the text (for example, a more strictly word-for-word translation or a looser translation to try to better capture the sense of the text for today's audience).

Another consideration is whether the text has been anglicised, e.g., "baptised" instead of "baptized".

The version of the text currently used in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass in Australia is the Jerusalem Bible translation.

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

A commonly used and highly regarded translation. (Also includes the Revised Standard Version - RSV).

Jerusalem Bible / New Jerusalem Bible

A commonly used Catholic translation, utilized in the Australian Lectionary for Mass.

Good News Translation

Also known as Today's English Version. Uses simpler language, and is a looser, thought-for-thought translation.

Contemporary English Version

Uses highly accessible, simpler language suitable for children and early readers.

Want to find out more?

To place an order or enquire about the Broken Bay Bible offer, please feel free to contact the Mission team.

mission@bbcatholic.org.au (02) 8379 1600