The first ecumenic edition of the Bible to be published with the Vatican’s imprimatur is due to appear this week. The edition consists of four parallel columns according to the Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox versions of the Bible. This version is due to appear in English, Spanish, Portugese, Italian and French. The comment to the Jewish version was written by Prof. Samuel Sandmel of the Hebrew Union College. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Prof. Sandmel. 60. has been a professor of the Bible and Hellenistic literature at Hebrew Union College since 1952 and provost since 1957. He is a prolific author and has written numerous books including “Philo’s Place in Judaism.” “A Jewish Understanding of the New Testament.” and “The Genius of Paul.” The Dayton, Ohio born scholar is also a contributor to various religious journals.
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