Catholic Bible app

Catholic Bible App

Experience God's Word through an elegant and user-friendly application. Access the complete Douay-Rheims Bible, Challoner Revision (DRC 1752) including all deuterocanonical books approved by the Catholic Church.

About This Edition

The Douay-Rheims Bible represents the official Catholic translation from St. Jerome's Latin Vulgate into English. Originally produced by English Catholic scholars at the University of Douai in France, the New Testament first appeared in 1582 from Rheims.

Bishop Richard Challoner's 1752 revision modernized the language while preserving the text's doctrinal integrity, making this cherished version more accessible to contemporary readers while maintaining its traditional beauty.

Application Features

1. Free Access
   Enjoy complete Scripture access without cost
2. Offline Functionality
   Read and listen to sacred texts anytime, anywhere - no internet required
3. Personal Study Tools
   Mark meaningful passages, create verse collections, and add personal reflections with annotation features
4. Customizable Reading
   Adjust text size through seven font options for optimal reading comfort
5. Scripture Sharing
   Spread God's Word easily through social platforms, messaging apps, or email
6. Eye Protection Mode
   Night reading setting reduces eye strain with dark interface options
7. Weekly Inspiration
   Receive specially selected Bible verses every week to nourish your spiritual life

Canonical Structure

This edition follows the traditional Catholic organization of sacred texts, presenting all 73 books recognized by the Magisterium:

Old Testament (46 Books)

• Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
• Historical Books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Tobit, Judith, 1-2 Maccabees
• Wisdom Literature: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom, Sirach
• Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
• Minor Prophets: Hosea through Malachi

New Testament (27 Books)

• Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
• Acts of the Apostles
• Pauline Epistles: Romans through Hebrews
• Catholic Epistles: James through Jude
• Book of Revelation

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