NAB Catholic Bible for nook

zorro18 · 03-28-2010, 09:53 AM

Am having difficulty looking for a e-NAB for nook.
Can anyone help?
Much appreciated, thank you.

Patricia · 03-28-2010, 09:58 AM

You can get an html version at the Vatican website:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0839/_INDEX.HTM
or here:
http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml

zorro18 · 03-28-2010, 10:02 AM

Thank you, Patricia. I'm an e-book idiot and a 2-day owner of a nook. How do I get them on to my nook and what format will it be if I'm required to convert the text ie pdf, epub or pdb?

Was looking at an e-book that can do Chapter/Verse search..

Patricia · 03-28-2010, 10:23 AM

I think that they're going to need converting. I would use Calibre. Why not check out the calibre section of the forum?

The NAB is still in copyright, so I can't make one for our MR upload section.

beartard · 03-29-2010, 04:38 PM

...as is every Catholic liturgical book and Bible in English. I have a nice breviary set in Latin on the BBEB section, though. lol

zorro18 · 03-31-2010, 03:21 AM

For starters, I hope to put James (Intro and 4 Chapters) into my nook via Calibre which I have taken from the usccb.org website (html format).

I was able to convert to epub but the end result was 5 separate books for James.
How do I convert a multi-chapter Book into a single Book (ie James) listing 5 chapters in the TOC on the nook?

I hope you guys can understand what I'm trying to describe. Not too good with words....

Step-by-step instructions will definitely help. Thanks!

Patricia · 03-31-2010, 08:54 AM

I think that you had best post that question in the Calibre forum.

osnova · 07-23-2010, 02:00 AM

A while back I asked the copyright holders whether I can convert NAB for Kindle and epub. The response was that they are currently working on an update and will only consider the request once the update is finished.

So, the only Catholic Bible alternative right now for the Kindle (and you could probably convert it easily to epub because it has no DRM), Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033PSG1Y/

nguirado · 07-25-2010, 05:03 PM

I couldn't find the Jerusalem Bible.

nguirado · 07-25-2010, 05:05 PM

http://www.freecatholicebooks.com/

http://saintsbooks.net/default.htm

nrapallo · 07-25-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osnova

A while back I asked the copyright holders whether I can convert NAB for Kindle and epub. The response was that they are currently working on an update and will only consider the request once the update is finished.

I feared that same denial after my attempt a few years ago to create an ebook version of the NAB website for one of my ebook readers, the EBW1150.

I subsequently generated .pdf and .prc versions of same (for other ebook readers), but without any "right" to redistribute it, they remain solely with me.

I posted about my ebook version here with screenshots here.

GA Russell · 07-25-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nguirado

http://www.freecatholicebooks.com/

http://saintsbooks.net/default.htm

Thanks! I have recently been thinking about looking for The Story of a Soul, and I see that it is prominently featured on your first link!

Tom Bombadil · 07-27-2010, 04:59 PM

Hi all,

I just want to point out to the Douay Rheims english translation pdfs hosted here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...1364&highlight

Thank you Deputy-Dawg!

I use the separate OT1, OT2, and NT on my nook for quicker loading. Personally, I like the Douay because it's very english and very catholic imho.

In Jesu et Maria,
Tom Bombadil

beartard · 07-27-2010, 08:46 PM

Yes, I forgot when this originally was posted that the Douay-Rheims, in all its many versions, is available in the public domain...and is probably the only complete, English, Catholic Bible that is.

Several notes to D-R readers, though:

1. As with the King James Version, the D-R is in a form of English from the late 1500's.
2. Rather than being a complete translation from the oldest manuscripts (even for the day) it is a translation from the Latin Vulgate (which itself has been updated since.)
3. Textually, many older manuscripts have been discovered since the time this work was translated (a reason the Vulgate itself was updated). So, as with the KJV, throw historical accuracy and any serious study out the window.
4. Because of its heavy use of the Vulgate (itself a translation of the Septuagint), the titles of some books and segments of books as well as their order in the Bible are unfamiliar and perhaps confusing.
5. As with the above, the Psalms will be particularly confusing, as the numbering, versification, and quantity of psalms are different.

As long as these are kept in mind, the D-R is a wonderfully stilted, public-doman, Catholic Bible that is suitable for private devotion, but not much else. If I recall correctly, the OP was looking for an electronic copy of the NAB for his parish Bible study. The D-R would be particularly unsuitable today for such.

Tom Bombadil · 07-28-2010, 12:15 AM

I'm not saying anyone should replace whatever they want or need with DR. I was just pointing that out for convenience's sake

Obviously one has to check with whatever approved for official use. Btw, English isn't my native tongue, but strangely, I'm more familiar with DR than to newer translations.

probably it's because I read other non-english translations other than the obvious Vulgate often as reference.

@beartard: Where can I buy that breviary set of yours beartard? Is it breviary or liturgy of the hours? Can it be converted to epub for nook? Is it usable in terms of flicking between propers/ordinary? Sorry for the OT. PM is most welcome.

03-28-2010, 09:53 AM	#1
zorro18 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: nook	NAB Catholic Bible for nook Am having difficulty looking for a e-NAB for nook. Can anyone help? Much appreciated, thank you.

03-28-2010, 10:02 AM	#3
zorro18 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: nook	Thank you, Patricia. I'm an e-book idiot and a 2-day owner of a nook. How do I get them on to my nook and what format will it be if I'm required to convert the text ie pdf, epub or pdb? Was looking at an e-book that can do Chapter/Verse search.. Last edited by zorro18; 03-28-2010 at 10:04 AM.

07-27-2010, 04:59 PM	#13
Tom Bombadil Member Posts: 17 Karma: 154 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: EeePC, nook 3G, kobo1, DSi, DS Lite, Sony PRS-350.	Hi all, I just want to point out to the Douay Rheims english translation pdfs hosted here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...1364&highlight Thank you Deputy-Dawg! I use the separate OT1, OT2, and NT on my nook for quicker loading. Personally, I like the Douay because it's very english and very catholic imho. In Jesu et Maria, Tom Bombadil Last edited by Tom Bombadil; 07-27-2010 at 10:37 PM. Reason: typos

07-27-2010, 08:46 PM	#14
beartard Minister of Linux Posts: 196 Karma: 73235 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winter Haven, Florida, USA Device: nook, T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide	Yes, I forgot when this originally was posted that the Douay-Rheims, in all its many versions, is available in the public domain...and is probably the only complete, English, Catholic Bible that is. Several notes to D-R readers, though: 1. As with the King James Version, the D-R is in a form of English from the late 1500's. 2. Rather than being a complete translation from the oldest manuscripts (even for the day) it is a translation from the Latin Vulgate (which itself has been updated since.) 3. Textually, many older manuscripts have been discovered since the time this work was translated (a reason the Vulgate itself was updated). So, as with the KJV, throw historical accuracy and any serious study out the window. 4. Because of its heavy use of the Vulgate (itself a translation of the Septuagint), the titles of some books and segments of books as well as their order in the Bible are unfamiliar and perhaps confusing. 5. As with the above, the Psalms will be particularly confusing, as the numbering, versification, and quantity of psalms are different. As long as these are kept in mind, the D-R is a wonderfully stilted, public-doman, Catholic Bible that is suitable for private devotion, but not much else. If I recall correctly, the OP was looking for an electronic copy of the NAB for his parish Bible study. The D-R would be particularly unsuitable today for such. Last edited by beartard; 07-27-2010 at 08:48 PM.

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03-28-2010, 09:58 AM	#2
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	You can get an html version at the Vatican website: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0839/_INDEX.HTM or here: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/index.shtml

03-28-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I think that they're going to need converting. I would use Calibre. Why not check out the calibre section of the forum? The NAB is still in copyright, so I can't make one for our MR upload section.

03-29-2010, 04:38 PM	#5
beartard Minister of Linux Posts: 196 Karma: 73235 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winter Haven, Florida, USA Device: nook, T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide	...as is every Catholic liturgical book and Bible in English. I have a nice breviary set in Latin on the BBEB section, though. lol

03-31-2010, 03:21 AM	#6
zorro18 Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: nook	For starters, I hope to put James (Intro and 4 Chapters) into my nook via Calibre which I have taken from the usccb.org website (html format). I was able to convert to epub but the end result was 5 separate books for James. How do I convert a multi-chapter Book into a single Book (ie James) listing 5 chapters in the TOC on the nook? I hope you guys can understand what I'm trying to describe. Not too good with words.... Step-by-step instructions will definitely help. Thanks!

03-31-2010, 08:54 AM	#7
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I think that you had best post that question in the Calibre forum.

07-23-2010, 02:00 AM	#8
osnova Kindler of the Flame Posts: 582 Karma: 646016 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US of A Device: K DX,3,KT,KP,KF, KFHD; Nook C, PRS600, iPad, Xoom, N900, N810, Zaurus	A while back I asked the copyright holders whether I can convert NAB for Kindle and epub. The response was that they are currently working on an update and will only consider the request once the update is finished. So, the only Catholic Bible alternative right now for the Kindle (and you could probably convert it easily to epub because it has no DRM), Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033PSG1Y/

07-25-2010, 05:03 PM	#9
nguirado Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 1499080 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Nook	I couldn't find the Jerusalem Bible.

07-25-2010, 05:05 PM	#10
nguirado Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 1499080 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Nook	http://www.freecatholicebooks.com/ http://saintsbooks.net/default.htm

07-28-2010, 12:15 AM	#15
Tom Bombadil Member Posts: 17 Karma: 154 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: EeePC, nook 3G, kobo1, DSi, DS Lite, Sony PRS-350.	I'm not saying anyone should replace whatever they want or need with DR. I was just pointing that out for convenience's sake Obviously one has to check with whatever approved for official use. Btw, English isn't my native tongue, but strangely, I'm more familiar with DR than to newer translations. probably it's because I read other non-english translations other than the obvious Vulgate often as reference. @beartard: Where can I buy that breviary set of yours beartard? Is it breviary or liturgy of the hours? Can it be converted to epub for nook? Is it usable in terms of flicking between propers/ordinary? Sorry for the OT. PM is most welcome.

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