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Author Archives: Ron Conte
Proverbs 16:16-23
[Proverbs] {16:16} Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver. {16:17} The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way. {16:18} Arrogance … Continue reading
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false arguments: pro hominem
I’ve noted with dismay the increasing use of the ‘pro hominem’ (for the man) argument by many Catholics. This argument seeks to support a particular conclusion or idea on faith or morals by heaping complements on the person, such as … Continue reading
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false arguments: ipse dixit
The phrase ‘ipse dixit’ means ‘he himself said it.’ The term is used to describe a type of argument in which the person presents one or more assertions, as if each statement were certainly true, but without any support. This … Continue reading
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ad hoc translations
Some say that Catholics should only read approved translations, or that no one should publish a translation without approval of the Church. Many theologians and Biblical scholars, when they need a quote from a passage in the Bible, will make … Continue reading
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the Bible and footnotes
The Sacred Word of God, written under the infallible inspiration of the Holy Spirit, does not need footnotes or annotations or commentary. Scripture needs Tradition and Magisterium in order to be a three-fold reflection of the Most Holy Trinity. But … Continue reading
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an unapproved translation
My translation of the Bible, the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV), does not have any type of approval from the temporal authority of the Church. I have published the CPDV without approval and without any annotations, contrary to Canon Law … Continue reading
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complaints about my translation
Those among my fellow Catholics who complain about my translation do so, I think, for a few reasons. 1. Many don’t know how to evaluate a translation of the Bible, and they don’t understand the various considerations and principles involved. … Continue reading
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my translation of Sacred Scripture
From March 14th of 2004 to March 28th of 2009, just over 5 years, I spent nearly every day working on a new translation of the Bible. The source text was the Clementine Vulgate, the primary Latin version of the … Continue reading
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theologians imitate the Doctors of the Church
We are all called to imitate God, and Christ, and the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints. [Matthew] {5:48} Therefore, be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect. [1 Corinthians] {11:1} Be imitators of me, as I also … Continue reading
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my qualifications
My qualifications as a Roman Catholic theologian I am a baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic, who believes and practices the Catholic Faith. I have a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and theology (a double major) from Boston College, magna cum laude. … Continue reading
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