The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete
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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete
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About this book
The Douay‑Rheims Bible presents the entire Christian canon in a single volume, beginning with a comprehensive list of the New Testament books, from the four Gospels through the Epistles, the Apocalypse, and a collection of supplemental writings, before moving on to the Old Testament. The opening of Genesis sets the tone, offering a detailed, verse‑by‑verse account of creation, the formation of the world, and the early chapters of humanity. The text proceeds methodically, describing each day of creation, the naming of light and darkness, the ordering of the heavens, and the crafting of man in the divine image, all rendered in a formal, explanatory style that frames the narrative as both historical record and theological exposition.
The translation reflects the language of the late‑16th and early‑17th centuries, employing a formal, reverent diction with occasional archaic spellings (“God createth,” “thee,” “thou”). Its cadence is measured, its commentary often interwoven with the scriptural passage, giving readers a sense of scholarly meditation. Those who appreciate liturgical language, historic Bible scholarship, or the cadence of early modern English will find this edition rewarding, while contemporary readers seeking a more colloquial rendering may prefer a newer translation.
Who appears in The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete
- Jesus ChristMiddle‑Eastern man, dark long hair, full beard, gentle eyes, simple linen robe, sandals
- St. PaulOlder Roman‑Jewish scholar, bald head, short cropped hair, thoughtful gaze, dark robe with white sash
- St. MatthewJewish man, modest beard, short hair, humble expression, simple woolen tunic, leather sandals
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The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ According to Saint Matthew
Saint Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles, who from being a publican, that is, a taxgatherer, was called by our Saviour to the Apostleship: in that profession his name is Levi. (Luke 5.27, and Mark 2.14.) He was the first of the Evangelists that wrote the Gospel, and that in Hebrew or Syro-Chaldaic which the Jews in Palestine spoke at that time. The original is not now extant; but it was translated in the time of the Apostles into Greek, that version was of equal authority. He wrote about six years after the Lord’s Ascension.
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