The New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) is a 1985 update to the 1966 Jerusalem Bible, both of which are liberal translations of the Bible by Catholics in England without any adherence to Protestant doctrine. "Gender inclusive" language rather than fidelity to the original text is one flaw. There are also copious annotations of dubious validity. This translation is rejected by conservatives. However, the writing style in the New Jerusalem Bible tends to be superior (with fewer awkward terms and phrases) than its American counterpart, the New American Bible. The traditional translation is: