The History of the New Testament Text

Abstract

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition with Introduction and notes by theology staff of the University of Navarre. Accompanied by New Vulgate Text.

The Navarre Bible is an edition of Sacred Scripture prepared by the Faculty of Theology of Navarre University. Designed for the general reader, it consists of the New Vulgate, the Revised Standard Version, and commentaries. The commentaries provide explanations of the doctrinal and practical meaning of the Scriptural text, drawing on a rich variety of sources -Church documents, the exegesis of Fathers and Doctors, and the works of prominent spiritual writers, particularly Monsignor J. Escrivá, who initiated the Navarre Bible project.

The cover illustration is taken from Wilhelmina Margaret Geddes (1887-1955). Rhoda opens the door to St Peter (1934) courtesy of The Ulster Museum, Belfast.