Why a new Bible? Isn't the old one still sufficient? After over 35 years, the German bishops present a new version of the Common Translation, the officially approved translation for Catholic religious education and the community. New Testament scholar Thomas Söding, who is part of the translation team, explains with many examples why a new translation was necessary and provides insights into the not always smooth translation process. The compact guide to the new Common Translation explains: why a revision is needed; what is new: the key changes in comparison; how the revision was carried out; the relationship to the new Luther Bible; along with a brief guide for Bible reading.