douay version
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Definition
Proper noun: * An English translation of the Vulgate by Roman Catholic scholars: The Douay Version is a specific English translation of the Latin Vulgate Bible, produced by Catholic scholars in exile. It is also commonly referred to as the Douay–Rheims Bible.
Usage
The term "Douay Version" is used as a proper noun to name this specific historical Bible translation. It is often used in academic, historical, or religious contexts when discussing English Bible translations or Catholic tradition. * Scholars often compare the language of the King James Version with that of the Douay Version. * The Douay Version was the standard English Bible for Roman Catholics for several centuries.
Advanced Usage
- "the Douay": A common shortened form used to refer to the Douay Version.
- The footnotes in this edition are based on the Douay.
Variants and Related Words
- Douay–Rheims Bible (proper noun): The full and most precise name for the translation, combining the names of the two cities where its parts were published (Douai and Rheims).
- Douay Bible (proper noun): A common synonym for the Douay Version.
Synonyms
- Douay–Rheims Version (proper noun)
- Rheims–Douai Bible (proper noun)
Noun
- an English translation of the Vulgate by Roman Catholic scholars