Douay-rheims & Clementina Vulgata (Hardcover)

The Latin Vulgate of St. Jerome, in the edition of Pope Clement VIII (Clementina Vulgata) was proclaimed the official Latin Bible of the Roman Catholic Church after the Reformation. From St. Jerome's time, through the Middle Ages, until vernacular editions were introduced, educated Catholics throughout the world were familiar with the Vulgate. Those familiar with the Douay-Rheims Bible will know that it is one of the most beautiful and accurate Bible translations in English available today, it being a word for word translation of the Clementine Vulgate. Having both Bibles side by side allows us to see exactly where the vernacular translation comes from. Even those with limited Latin skills will be able to follow along, using the Douay-Rheims translation as an aid. The result is a beautiful, captivating read. Size: 8.5 x 11.5