Douay-Rheims Bible

The Douay-Rheims Bible is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate, a 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. It was published in the late 16th and early 17th centuries for English-speaking Catholics. The New Testament was published in 1582 and the Old Testament in 1609-10. It is considered one of the most influential English Bibles of the time. The Douay-Rheims Bible differs from other versions in several ways: Translation source: Unlike many other English Bibles that were translated from the original Greek and Hebrew texts, the Douay-Rheims was translated from the Latin Vulgate, which was the standard version of the Bible for the Catholic Church for many centuries. Language: The Douay-Rheims uses an archaic form of English, making it difficult for modern readers to understand. Theology: The Douay-Rheims reflects the theology of the Catholic Church, including its views on the authority of the Pope and the sacraments. Footnotes and commentary: The Douay-Rhe

Matthew 1:1 THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Matthew 1:2 Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren. Matthew 1:3 And Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begot Esron. And Esron begot Aram. Matthew 1:4 And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon. Matthew 1:5 And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse. Matthew 1:6 And Jesse begot David the king. And David the king begot Solomon, of her that had been the wife of Urias. Matthew 1:7 And Solomon begot Roboam. And Roboam begot Abia. And Abia begot Asa. Matthew 1:8 And Asa begot Josaphat. And Josaphat begot Joram. And Joram begot Ozias. Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begot Joatham. And Joatham begot Achaz. And Achaz begot Ezechias. Matthew 1:10 And Ezechias begot Manasses. And Manesses begot Amon. And Amon begot Josias. Matthew 1:11 And Josias begot Jechonias and his breth