Offered here is the facsimile edition of the original 1582 AD Rheims New Testament. (5th volume of the complete set) This is an exact facsimile (scanned images) of the biblical text. The original 3 volume set (2 volume Old Testament, 1 volume New Testament) has been split into 5 volumes (4 volume Old Testament, 1 volume New Testament) The first printing of the Douay Old Testament was actually in 1610, the 1635 edition is simply the 2nd printing, with minor variations. Translated from the Latin Vulgate, this is the most well known, earliest, and complete Catholic translation of the Holy Bible. Filled with notes and annotations. An excellent addition to your Bible library. 2872 total pages for all 5 volumes. To complete the set, make sure you have all 5 volumes in your cart: Old Testament- Volume 1 Part 1, Volume 1 Part 2, Volume 2 Part 1, Volume 2 Part 2, and the New Testament.
