The Holy Bible - Knox Translation (Knox Bible)
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The Holy Bible - Knox Translation (Knox Bible)

By Msgr Ronald A. Knox
Product Code: 9781905574919
★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.50/5 Stars. (2 Reviews)

CAD $96.95
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The Knox Bible is the ideal translation for those looking to deepen their understanding of the Holy Scriptures. It was hailed as the finest translation of the 20th Century, approved for liturgical use and was endorsed by Pope Pius XII, Archbishop Fulton Sheen and many more.


In the early 20th century, Msgr. Ronald Knox embarked on an entirely new English Bible. He wanted a Bible that did not merely translate the original but made it read as if an Englishman had written it. His translation is spiritual and literary, graceful and lyrical, making it one of the most beautiful vernacular versions of the Holy Bible.


The unique features of the Knox Bible are:


  • Translated from the Latin Vulgate and compared with the Greek and Hebrew texts single handedly by Ronald Knox over nine years.
  • Uses timeless English, which is both sacral and reverent.
  • Set in a single-column format with verse references placed at the side of the text in order to provide a clear and easily readable Bible.
  • The full Bible is now available again for the first time in over 50 years, in an edition from Baronius Press, beautifully bound in leather with gilt edges.

Short code: 5600


 
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Beautiful and Unique Bible with a few Quirks
(Canada) | March 8th, 2025
The Knox version from Baronius Press is very well made and a pleasure to read. In my opinion the translation is a bit inconsistent; the New Testament and certain portions of the Old (like Genesis) are beautifully rendered. Other places, especially the psalms, seem a bit strained and awkward. I prefer the RSV2CE or Douay-Rheims, but the Knox has been my "daily-driver" for a few months and I will continue to read it lots for years to come. A great bible for those who prefer antiquated English or those looking for a unique translation to add to their collection. 4 stars because the ribbons are very poor quality (immediately started fraying) and the bonded leather cover is not very nice. For this price you'd hope for nicer feeling leather and that ribbons that don't fall apart.
Knox Bible
(Calgary) | December 11th, 2022
The Knox Bible is a translation that was quite popular in the UK during the pre-Vatican period. The current publication has a more flexible cover than the original Knox Bible (purchased 4-5 years ago). I like it and have purchased two copies to make sure it's on my shelf for the next few years.

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