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The Jerusalem Bible is an English translation of the Bible that was first published in 1966. It was translated from the French Catholic Bible de Jérusalem. This version is notable for being a modern translation from the original Hebrew and Greek texts, rather than from the Latin Vulgate, which had been the basis for many previous Catholic translations.1

The translation process for the Jerusalem Bible involved a team of scholars, and it aimed for clarity and accessibility in modern English. It was a significant development in Catholic biblical translations, moving towards versions that reflected a deeper engagement with the original languages of scripture. An updated version, The New Jerusalem Bible, was released in 1985.1

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  1. biblical translation
  2. King James Version
  3. biblical literature - In Judaism
  4. biblical literature - Printed editions
  5. biblical literature - Mid-20th-century Roman Catholic versions

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