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The whole Bible in one file, 9.8 MB
About this edition
This is the Douay-Rheims Bible in the 1899 American edition, translated from the Latin Vulgate and revised by Bishop Richard Challoner. It contains the full Catholic canon, including Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch and the two books of Maccabees. The text is in the public domain.
How to use the PDF
- You can read the PDF in your browser or save it to a computer, phone or tablet.
- The text is searchable, so you can look for a word or phrase instead of paging through.
- For easier reading, zoom in or turn on read-aloud in your PDF application.
Accessible reading
This is a text PDF, not an image of a scanned page. Screen readers can therefore read it aloud, the type can be enlarged without losing sharpness, and search works, which matters to blind, partially sighted and dyslexic readers.
Source and rights
The translation is in the public domain. The file is stored on this portal, so downloading does not depend on outside sites that go offline or change their addresses.
Frequently asked questions
Does this edition include the deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The complete Catholic canon is included.
Can I read the PDF without an internet connection?
Yes. Once downloaded, the file works offline.
May I pass this PDF on to others?
Yes. The text is in the public domain and may be shared freely.