Jerusalem Bible - Medium (Clear Cover)

The Jerusalem Bible presents a text with many revisions and new textual options. Certain books (Micah, Ecclesiasticus, for example) have been substantially remodeled. In the Old Testament, there is a considerable return to the Hebrew text, setting aside previously preferred versions. Certain New Testament texts also feature an entirely new translation (cf. e.g., Philippians 2:6-11). As a consequence of the new textual translation options, the notes have also been modified, expanded, or replaced. The volume of notes has increased considerably. The incorporation of new research and studies subsequent to the 1973 French edition is visible. The introductions present new options that are also reflected in the notes. This is verified primarily in the view of the formation of the Pentateuch. The Gospel of John, for example, shows a total hermeneutical turn, which can be seen in both the introduction and the notes