NJB
Religion abbreviation · Religious Term
| Stands for | New Jerusalem Bible |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
NJB stands for New Jerusalem Bible, a religious term abbreviation.
Catholic English translation published in 1985, revising the Jerusalem Bible to follow the second French edition of La Bible de Jérusalem more closely. It is known for literary quality and detailed notes and was edited by Benedictine scholar Henry Wansbrough.
Example: The NJB footnotes explain the historical background of each prophetic oracle.
Usage notes
A Revised New Jerusalem Bible appeared in 2019. The NJB uses "Yahweh" for the divine name. It is popular in Britain and among scholars, though less used in American parishes.
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- NIV – New International Version
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- NKJV – New King James Version
- NLT – New Living Translation
- NRSV – New Revised Standard Version
- NRSVue – New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
- NT – New Testament