Reddit reviews The Didache Bible: With Commentaries Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church

> I have no idea if this post contains anything insulting/against the rules/breaking some secret taboo. I just want to become closer to the family of the man I love.

This last sentence just made me smile so big today. We're a pretty thick skinned bunch, and hearing that you want to come into this with an open heart and mind, prompted by a man and family whom you love, is an occasion for joy. Welcome! We're happy to have you here. Please stick around and ask as many questions as you wish!

I want to make this offer at the beginning of this post, so it doesn't get buried. As you embark upon this journey, please feel free to keep my username handy and DM with any specific questions that trip you up or pique your curiosity. I mean that, I'm happy to be a resource in addition to all the wonderful folks who help this subreddit tick.

I'm a cradle Catholic, 28 years old, and I, too, feel like there's an eternity's worth of stuff to discover about the faith. It's always overwhelming.

I'm going to first echo /u/Trubea's sentiments, Catholicism For Dummies is an excellent resource book and worth picking up.

Given that your SO has been sharing lots of biblical stories with you it would also make sense to buy a Bible. I'd recommend the following for a very readable Bible with awesome footnotes, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a teaching companion to reference against. It may take time to dig really deeply into those, but eventually you'll want them.

• Bible
  
• Catechism
  
  Two YouTube channels (finally I'm recommending something free, right?) where you'll find great short videos on what the Church teaches, pop culture, and everything in between are found here:
  
  
• Bishop Robert Barron's "Word On Fire" Channel
  
• Father Mike Schmitz on "Ascension Presents"
  
  Also, I've noticed you seem to be drawn to the "beauty" of the faith. The aforementioned Bishop Barron has some great media that I think you'd really enjoy.
  
  
• The Catholicism Video Series - A 10 episode documentary with some great cinematic work and soundtrack that break down some of the basics of the faith. A bit pricey for the whole thing, but something to consider. A trailer for the whole series can be found here and they did post a free, 53 min long episode on YouTube which can be found here.
  
  
• Bishop Barron's book that covers some of the same info as the video series, aptly named Catholicism.
  
  Before I recommend too many more options that break the bank, I'll leave you with that. :) There are lots of free resources to learn about the Catholic Church online, as well. The teachings, the stories, the lives of the saints, the miracles, you name it! Just let us know what is piquing your interest the most, and we'll do our best to direct you to something awesome on it.
  
  In the present, will say a prayer for your journey. Peace to you!
  
  

As far as translations i would recommend the RSV-CE2, and i think the didache bible is the best for that:













https://www.amazon.com/Didache-Bible-Commentaries-Catechism-Catholic/dp/1939231140












The notes are based in the catechism of the church and it has apologetic pages to explain various things about the faith.

I always recommend the Didache Bible. The RSV-2CE translation which is used is the best translation into modern English that I have seen and it includes commentary from the Catechism.

I have the Didache Bible. It's RSV-2CE. I've only had it about a month now, but I'm loving it so far.

The Didache Bible is great for study, but for just reading for the New Testament I like The Richmond Lattimore translation. It's very natural and reads more like a book. There are no distracting chapter or verse delineations and no commentary. It reads very naturally.

[The Didache Bible] (https://www.amazon.com/Didache-Bible-Commentaries-Catechism-Catholic/dp/1939231140) is fantastic; I'd strongly recommend it.

It takes a while to figure out how to read scripture. The same passage can mean something in the historical literal context, but also be an allegory to other things. The more you learn about salvation history and the more Bible knowledge you attain, you will start to see these patterns manifest. A simple story that seems straightforward to you at first may, at a second glance, bring to mind other aspects of Christian belief.

My recommendation to you is to do a few things:

1. Get yourself a Catholic Study Bible. A study Bible will try to provide some context into what the authors are trying to convey. Specifically, the Didache Study Bible is a great resource.
   
2. Get your self a copy of The Bible Compass by Edward Sri. It is a quick read and will give you insight into how to read the Bible.
   
3. Read A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn. It is a good overview of how we should view scripture from a Christian perspective.
   
   I think all this will help you appreciate scripture more.

It depends on what they don't have - if they don't have a Bible, there are some good ones; and even if they do something like the Ignatius Study Bible or the Didache Bible which have wonderful study notes.

And if worse comes to worse, there are always icons.

Many here are correct on the specific translations to use. I also will push that if you are looking for a study bible that I am finding a lot of success with the Didache Bible. It is the RSV-2CE translation which I like as it is a much more literal or true translation. The footnotes help me to understand where the scripture, church teachings, and catechism meet.

The Ignatius Bible. It's only the New Testament, but the notes are fantastic. The individual OT books are available, and eventually they'll bind them all together in one big volume. Still, the NT alone is so well done that it's worth it to get it now.

For the whole shebang, The Didache Bible. Commentary is tied to the Catechism.

The Didache Bible is a Catholic version of the same thing I think

Didache Bible

https://www.amazon.com/Didache-Bible-Commentaries-Catechism-Catholic/dp/1939231140

The Didache Bible links the Scriptures to specific Catechism paragraphs.
The Catechism links its other footnoted quotes to the full spectrum of Catholic thought, from the writings of the Church Fathers, to papal encyclicals, to the official documents of Vatican II.
These other writings are accessible from free/inexpensive Catholic resources, such as the iPieta app.

Amazon reviews have a good amount of pictures and a video review of this Bible.

The Didache Bible

Edit: I have this Bible as well, if I can help.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1586172506/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1HGCZ08SU90XN&colid=31VUEMH13MLZA

New Testament only right now. I think later this year or sometime next year, the whole Bible will be complete and published.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939231140/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1J853ZQII6SUJ&colid=31VUEMH13MLZA

I've heard good things about this, but haven't gotten it, yet.

I like the Didache Bible https://www.amazon.com/Didache-Bible-Commentaries-Catechism-Catholic/dp/1939231140/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=58947978667&gclid=CjwKCAjw4NrpBRBsEiwAUcLcDIYuWwHpVJkxaddcCAcnAmyem_Q6wueqKvJD6-IhoOCbq_tPBqL-FhoCLU0QAvD_BwE&hvadid=274700297991&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9011812&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5390700942080003783&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-492207197192&keywords=didache+bible&qid=1563892238&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I've heard the St Ignatius study Bible is excellent but I think it is only the new testament and a handful of old testament books. http://www.scotthahn.com/ignatius-study-bible

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I would personally recommend The Didache Bible from Ignatius Press. It has lots of references to the Catechism in the footnotes, and I've found it super helpful to connect the historical context as well as presenting how the Old Testament and New Testament connect very fluidly. Its translation is RSV-CE, which I also appreciate for being more readable than the DR (which I love, but is certainly more difficult to read). Here's an Amazon link if you're interested!

The Didache Bible: With Commentaries Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church https://www.amazon.com/dp/1939231140/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k9bxDbDEB8SK1

I've been on the looks for one myself, and I think this one suggested for me seems pretty great: https://www.amazon.com/Didache-Bible-James-Socias/dp/1939231140

Coupled with the Catechism it should be great.

> Ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and intended to be accessible by all Catholics in its level of scriptural scholarship.

For a Bible, I'd recommend https://www.amazon.com/Didache-Bible-James-Socias/dp/1939231140, and the Catechism to the Catholic Church. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0898704510/. It's a great Buble translation and has footnotes that reference the CCC which explains what the Church teaches and why. They're an excellent pair. As for Mass? Others have given excellent advice. As a convert myself, I found The Catholic Church to hold the fullness of truth.

God bless you in your search for truth.