[SoothingDave]

So is the Catholic Bible a PERFECT translation ???

I don't believe there is such a thing as a "perfect translation." An old proverb says "the translator is a liar" or something similar.

Luckily, the standard to be met is not perfection but rather the much lower standard of Nihil Obstat -- nothing obstructs.

SD

[drstevej]

*** I don't believe there is such a thing as a "perfect translation."***

We agree.

*** Luckily, the standard to be met is not perfection but rather the much lower standard of Nihil Obstat -- nothing obstructs.***

Where does the KJV obstruct? I think the Vulgate obstructs in substituting pennance for repentance, but where is the King Jimmy out to lunch?