New Bible edition changes words ‘booty,’ ‘holocaust’

March 7th, 2011

A new edition of one the most popular English-language Bibles will offer substitutes for many references to better reflect modern understanding, a Catholic group said Wednesday.

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About Father Murray Watson
Fr. Murray Watson is a priest of the London diocese. Ordained in 1996, he teaches Scripture at St. Peter's Seminary and has lectured on the Bible in various parts of Canada. Fr. Murray’s research focuses on the Jewish context of Jesus and the New Testament, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Jewish-Christian dialogue. He recently completed his PhD in Scripture at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.