| douay bible | A translation of the Scriptures into the English language for the use of English-speaking Roman Catholics; done from the Latin Vulgate by English scholars resident in France. The new Testament portion was published at Rheims, A. D. 1582, the Old Testament at Douai, A. D. 1609-10. Various revised editions have since been published. Alternative forms: Doway Bible. Called also the Rheims and Douay version. Origin: From Douay, or Douai, a town in France. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| bible | The book composed of writings generally accepted by christians as inspired by god and of divine authority. (12 Dec 1998) |
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