The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 1   By: Douay-Rheims Version

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Old Testament is a timeless and sacred text that continues to be relevant and influential in modern times. Part 1 of the Old Testament is a collection of books that cover the creation of the world, the lives of the patriarchs, and the history of the nation of Israel.

The language of the Douay-Rheims Version is poetic and profound, capturing the beauty and power of the original text. The translation is faithful to the original Hebrew and Aramaic, providing readers with a strong sense of the cultural and historical context in which these stories were written.

The Old Testament is a rich and complex text that can be challenging to interpret, but the Douay-Rheims Version provides helpful footnotes and commentary that guide readers through the text and offer deeper insights into its meaning.

Overall, Part 1 of the Old Testament is a valuable and essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and its profound teachings. The Douay-Rheims Version is a faithful and eloquent translation that continues to be a cornerstone of Christian literature.

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This three volume e text set comes from multiple editions of Challoner's revised Douay Rheims Version of the Holy Bible. The division of the Old Testaments into two parts follows the two tome format of the 1609/1610 printing of the Old Testament. In 1568 English exiles, many from Oxford, established the English College of Douay (Douai/Doway), Flanders, under William (later Cardinal) Allen. In October, 1578, Gregory Martin began the work of preparing an English translation of the Bible for Catholic readers, the first such translation into Modern English. Assisting were William Allen, Richard Bristow, Thomas Worthington, and William Reynolds who revised, criticized, and corrected Dr. Martin's work. The college published the New Testament at Rheims (Reims/Rhemes), France, in 1582 through John Fogny with a preface and explanatory notes, authored chiefly by Bristol, Allen, and Worthington... Continue reading book >>