The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is a translation of the Bible in contemporary English

Published in 1989 by the National Council of Churches. The NRSV was created by an ecumenical committee of scholars "comprising about thirty members". The NRSV relies on recently published critical editions of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.

The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible [Roman-Catholic Bible]

Used broadly among biblical scholars. The NRSV was intended as a translation to serve the devotional, liturgical, and scholarly needs of the broadest possible range of Christian religious adherents.

This Special Edition NRSV Catholic Bible Includes:

• The NRSV Catholic Edition Text that Carries the Catholic Imprimatur
• Anglicized Text
• Special Lightweight Bible Paper
• Introductory Materials for Every Book
• Timeline of Catholic Church and World History
• Easy-to-Read 8.5-Point Type
• Concordance to Help Readers Find Specific Words and Passages
• Sixteen Page Map Section

Book Data

• Bible Edition: NRSV Roman Catholic Edition
• ISBN-13: 9780061441721
• ISBN-10: 0061441724
• Author: Harper Bibles
• Book Format Edition: Illustrated
• Bible / Book Binding: Paperback
• Special Features: Large Print / Large Type
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Published: 2008-02-19

Why Buy a Catholic Bible? For All Religions, Theologians and Spiritual Seekers

Religious seeker, theologian or spiritually curious are interested in the 73-book Catholic Bible for its inclusion of the deuterocanonical books—considered scripture by the Catholic Church but not by many Protestant denominations.

Studying these books provides a fuller historical and theological perspective, with details on figures like the Archangel Raphael in Tobit and explanations of concepts like prayer for the dead—also purgatory in 2 Maccabees. The NRSV Catholic Bible offers a richer understanding of wisdom traditions in books like Wisdom and Sirach. For a theologian, it offers a complete picture of the canon as used throughout early Christianity, affirmed by figures like St. Augustine and officially defined at councils like the Council of Trent. 
Reasons for interest

Canonical Completeness

It contains the full 73 books of the Catholic canon, including the seven deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch) that were present in the early Christian Septuagint and affirmed by the Catholic Church.

Historical and Theological Context

These additional books provide valuable historical context and theological insights not found in the 66-book Protestant canon.

Doctrinal Insights

The Deuterocanonical Books Contain Information Relevant to Catholic Doctrine, such as:

• Prayer for the dead and the concept of purgatory in 2 Maccabees 12:39-45
• The mention of the Archangel Raphael in the book of Tobit
• The personification of "wisdom" in Wisdom, which is seen as a type of the Virgin Mary
• Information on the role of physicians and healing in Sirach

Authoritative History

The canon of the Catholic Bible has historical authority, having been approved at early church councils like the Council of Hippo and referenced by early Church Fathers like St. Augustine. The Council of Trent officially declared these books part of the Catholic canon.

Comprehensive Study:

For a theologian or seeker, it is a necessary resource to understand the full range of scripture as defined by the Catholic tradition and to study the biblical basis for its teachings, which includes texts absent from other canons.

Reliable Translation:

Approved Catholic Bibles contain translations that Church authorities have found to be in conformity with Catholic teaching, often including an imprimatur to indicate this approval. 

Publisher Guidance & General Praise

The New Revised Standard Version—Catholic Edition

The New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE) is a Bible translation approved for use by the Catholic Church, receiving the imprimatur of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1991. The NRSV-CE includes all 73 books of the Catholic Bible in the traditional Catholic order.

Church leaders and religion scholars from a wide range of denominations trust the NRSV’s accuracy and praise its readability. Read what some of the most respected religious voices in the country have to say about the NRSV.

“I view the NRSV translation to be the finest English Bible we have today. Its scholarship is impeccable. The English is accurate, approachable, and readable. It is excellent for both public and private use. I recommend it highly.”
—Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

“A good translation of the Bible is one that doesn’t sound like something printed in double columns on India paper but like this morning’s edition of the New York Times. Surprisingly often that is how the NRSV sounds to me.”
—Frederick Buechner, author of Secrets in the Dark

“Ever since it was first published, I have recommended it to students as the most reliable English translation for study purposes, and as the best for public reading in church.”
—Marcus Borg, author of The Heart of Christianity