Bible Version Detail — New American Bible (NAB)

Abbreviation:
NAB
Name:
New American Bible
Functional Translation (1-10):
4
Formal Translation (1-10):
9
Ease of Reading (1-10):
6
Public Reading (1-10):
7
Serious Study (1-10):
6
Gender Neutral Language (1-10):
1
Capitalization of pronouns referring to God (Yes/No):
No
Extensive Translation of cultural terms (Yes/No):
No
Translated by Committee (Yes/No):
Yes
Interdenominational Participation (Yes/No):
No
Interfaith Participation (Yes/No):
No
Committee Note:
Roman Catholic
 
Standard Catholic Bible translated from the original languages. It attains a remarkably good balance between functionality and formality.