| Title |
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
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| Edition |
Challoner's revised Douay-Rheims Version (Old Testament 1609 & 1610). The Whole Revised and Diligently Compared with the Latin Vulgate by Bishop Richard Challoner A.D. 1749-1752
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| Original Publication |
Murray, KY : Catholic Software, [1999]
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| Note |
Old Testament Part 2 is vol II of III. See also Complete (vol I-III) PG#8300 and Complete version (vol I-III with Appendices) PG#1581 and OT (vol I) PG#1609 and NT (vol III) PG#1582
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Second Part of the Old Testament: Book of Psalms -- Book of Proverbs -- Ecclesiastes -- Solomon's Canticle of Canticles -- Book of Wisdom -- Ecclesiasticus -- Prophecy of Isaias -- Prophecy of Jeremias -- Lamentations of Jeremias -- Prophecy of Baruch -- Prophecy of Ezechiel -- Prophecy of Daniel -- Prophecy of Osee -- Prophecy of Joel -- Prophecy of Amos -- Prophecy of Abdias -- Prophecy of Jonas -- Prophecy of Micheas -- Prophecy of Nahum -- Prophecy of Habacuc -- Prophecy of Sophonias -- Prophecy of Aggeus -- Prophecy of Zacharias -- Prophecy of Malachias -- First Book of Machabees -- Second Book of Machabees -- Appendices: The Prayer of Manasses -- The Third Booke of Esdras -- The Fourth Booke of Esdras -- The Prophecie of Abdias.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dennis McCarthy and Tad Book
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| Summary |
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2" is a religious text, historically significant as it contains the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, translated from the Latin Vulgate and revised by Bishop Richard Challoner in the 18th century. This version was produced for English-speaking Catholics, reflecting theological interpretations and practices of the early church, making it a vital artifact of Christian literature. The opening portion provides a historical context regarding the translation of the Bible and the authors involved, including Gregory Martin and Richard Challoner. It establishes the origins and purpose of the Douay-Rheims version, emphasizing its role in providing a Catholic perspective on the scriptures. The text transitions swiftly into the Book of Psalms, presenting its themes of faith, praise, and the relationship between humanity and God. The Psalms encapsulate a wide range of emotions and experiences, from trust and desperation to gratitude, as seen in the early verses, which set the tone for spiritual reflection and communal worship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Religion
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| Subject |
Bible. Old Testament
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1610 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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