A person heading to prison requested a soft cover Catholic bible. What is the mainstream versions for Catholics? The girl did not request anything other than a soft cover Catholic bible. I am guessing something on the cheap side so as not to bring attention to her.

     All I know is King James version but isn't that a Christian version or is there a difference?

     Obviously, I am ignorant on this subject and need guidance from those in the know.

New American Bible (NAB), St. Joseph, New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

NRSV is my preference but any would be acceptable.

ETA: Yes, there are differences but that is loooooooooooong explanation.

Thanks very much. You gave me a good starting point.

Douay-Rheims

Douay-Rheims with commentary by Fr. Haydock.  Also known, as a Haydock study bible.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1885692110?tag=vglnk-c102-20

I've been meaning to get one of these for years now, so I just pulled the trigger on this.  Thanks for the reminder, ha!  God Bless

Revised Standard Version Second Catholic Edition, from Ignatius Press (which was founded by a Jesuit priest who seems to delight in pissing off his fellow Jesuits, which is a very worth task).

It's basically an update of an update of the D-R.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revised_Standard_Version_Catholic_Edition

Same great translation, but they dropped some of the "archaic" language. Makes for an easier read, and was used by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch in a great study Bible.

Thanks for your help and concern for this lady; much appreciated. HOPE and PRAYERS to her.

Here's a list straight from the horses' (er, Bishops') mouths:

What follows is a complete list of the translations of the Sacred Scriptures that have received the approval of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops since 1983.      

In addition to the translations listed below, any translation of the Sacred Scriptures that has received proper ecclesiastical approval namely, by the Apostolic See or a local ordinary prior to 1983, or by the Apostolic See or an episcopal conference following 1983 may be used by the Catholic faithful for private prayer and study.  


Approved Bibles--Catholics

P.S.
There are many excellent Catholic PRISON MINISTRIES. I know a friend who conducts them in both state and federal prisons. Mention that to her. It is a tremendous help to prisoners.

Also, mention that she should indicate "CATHOLIC" on her religious preference on any and all intake sheets and forms. GOD BLESS!

Kolbrin