In this blog post, we will explore the Catholic Bible versions, discussing their origins, notable translations, and the criteria that distinguish them from non-Catholic versions. Understanding the Catholic Bible Unlike many Protestant Bibles, which typically contain 66 books, the Catholic Bible includes a total of 73 books: 46 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. This difference stems from the inclusion of the deuterocanonical books—seven additional texts that are recognized by t…