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Since I don't read Greek I don't have to rely on MHO. Instead, I look to Scripture.

No, you are looking to a translation of Scripture

I find no reference to Mary as "full of grace" in any versions available to me except Douay-Rheims. Without exception, all modern versions, including the NAB, use different language.

The Latin Vulgate is the only authoritative translation for the whole Catholic Church. So, for me, what the NAB might say, insofar as it conflicts with the Vulgate, is irrelevant.

In regards to Protestant translations, is it not conceivable that the Protestant biases of the translators might influence their translations?

Once again, in my ignorance, I must look to Scripture. If you are more qualified than all modern authorities, so be it.
Sadly, I don't give a damn what St. Jerome says...

Considering that the Latin Vulgate, translated from the Greek and Hebrew by Jerome, was THE translation of Scripture used by the Western Church for the better part of a millennium, I think that it is unwise for you to just dismiss outright Jerome's translation.

I don't pretend to be more qualified than all modern authorities, I am only standing on the shoulders of giants and because of that, I'll take Jerome over any modern translator every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

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The Latin Vulgate is the only authoritative translation for the whole Catholic Church. So, for me, what the NAB might say, insofar as it conflicts with the Vulgate, is irrelevant.

You agree (admit) the Latin Vulgate is a translation from the original Greek (NT). If the Vulgate translation were 100% correct it could only be as accurate as the original, never better.

In regards to Protestant translations, is it not conceivable that the Protestant biases of the translators might influence their translations?

The RSV ( with the Apocrypha) was developed in cooperation with, and is approved by, the RCC. The NAB is an Official, Approved, RC version. Is it not conceivable the Jerome version has RC biases?

(REGGIE) Once again, in my ignorance, I must look to Scripture. If you are more qualified than all modern authorities, so be it. Sadly, I don't give a damn what St. Jerome says...

Considering that the Latin Vulgate, translated from the Greek and Hebrew by Jerome, was THE translation of Scripture used by the Western Church for the better part of a millennium, I think that it is unwise for you to just dismiss outright Jerome's translation.

I don't pretend to be more qualified than all modern authorities, I am only standing on the shoulders of giants and because of that, I'll take Jerome over any modern translator every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

What a surprise! You are part of a very small group; even within the RCC. What a shock that you would prefer a version which has a few of the "magic" words so helpful to your case.

Have you ever questioned why your Church found it necessary to correct the myriad errors contained in the Vulgate?