The New Testament — Douay-Rheims (1582 AD)

Experience the timeless faith of the Douay-Rheims Bible in its original 1582 form—faithful to the convictions, struggles, and hope of Catholics living through the turmoil of Reformation England. This edition restores the earliest English Catholic New Testament, translated at the English College of Rheims, and presents it without later revisions. It preserves authentic language and orthography while offering helpful features for modern readers.

Features of This Edition

• Original Old-Spelling Text: The 1582 Rheims New Testament as first printed, retaining its historical character.
• Indices for Modern Readers: Quick navigation for books, chapters, and key topics.
• Archaic-to-Modern Glossary: Clear helps for unfamiliar vocabulary and usages.
• Readable Typesetting: Designed for devotion, study, and literary appreciation.

A perfect resource for devotional use, historical study, or literary appreciation, this Douay-Rheims New Testament is a true testament to faith and history. The scholars of Rheims offered Catholics a version that was both a shield and a light—armed with accuracy, marked with reverence.

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Historical Note

Prepared by English recusant scholars in exile, the 1582 Rheims New Testament rendered the Latin Vulgate into English for a faithful Catholic reading of Scripture amid intense religious conflict. Its careful notes and dignified diction shaped Catholic Scripture use for centuries and stand as a monument of English Catholic letters.

This Latin Revival Press edition honors that legacy: preserving the old-spelling text while providing orientation tools so today’s readers can enter the text as it first appeared.