Study Bible

[Celticflower]

My husband bought the Archeological Bible last year and it is now his primary Bible. He likes the extra historical notes and stuff.

[Marycita]

I like the pun- you "dig" the archeological study Bible.

There have only been two Wesleyan oriented study Bibles that I know of- the Wesley Study Bible (NKJV) and the Reflecting God Study Bible (NIV). Both are out of print. :(
half.com? amazon.com? abebooks.com?

they might have them, even if they are out of print :D

[Redheadedstepchild]

Ohh, I'm interested in this too. I was thinking of going the Life Application route, probably of a NASB. I wanted a NRSV but the only one I can find is the New Oxford Annotated that looks like a college textbook. Not very aesthetic, kwim? I know that's a dumb reason not to get a Bible, but there you go.
Zondervan publishes study bibles in many versions. I wonder if the notes are the same regardless of the version?

[cristianna]

Can anyone recommend a good study bible? And also, does anyone have any thoughts or heard anything about this one: Archeological Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Archaeological-Study-Bible-Illustrated-Biblical/dp/031092605X/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206444320&sr=8-1)

[Celticflower]

My husband bought the Archeological Bible last year and it is now his primary Bible. He likes the extra historical notes and stuff.

[Marycita]

The Archaelogical Study Bible IS pretty amazing..I dig it :P

The Life application study Bibles are really popular..so is the NIV Study Bible..

though I must say...I'm really really really hankering to get the Apologetics Study Bible myself :P

[ContraMundum]

I like the pun- you "dig" the archeological study Bible.

There have only been two Wesleyan oriented study Bibles that I know of- the Wesley Study Bible (NKJV) and the Reflecting God Study Bible (NIV). Both are out of print. :(

[cristianna]

Thank you for the recommendations everyone. I was very interested in a Wesleyan one, but the Archeological caught my eye because I'm a visual learner. And from what I saw of it, it may be interesting to gain bits and pieces of imagery here and there.

[GraceSeeker]

I do NOT recommend the Chronological Bible. Nothing wrong with it, but if you use it in conjunction with CF, I suspect that you will find the pages appearing out of order. :D

[Redheadedstepchild]

AUGH. See post #3

LOL @GS. Actually I thought about a chronological Bible but it was more confusing. Didn't expect that.

[Celticflower]

The Chronological Bible is good as a devotional but not a study Bible.

[GraceSeeker]

Folks, don't take my comments about the Chronological Bible so seriously. Think of it in light of yesterday's trouble with the mysterious order in which posts would appear. Thus the comment about "if you use it in conjunction with CF, I suspect that you will find the pages appearing out of order."

[cristianna]

I do NOT recommend the Chronological Bible. Nothing wrong with it, but if you use it in conjunction with CF, I suspect that you will find the pages appearing out of order. :D

^_^ :clap: ^_^ That was good, very good!

The Chronological Bible is good as a devotional but not a study Bible.

I have one of those well. And I agree, it's been great for a "general read".

[Holyroller125]

Can anyone recommend a good study bible? And also, does anyone have any thoughts or heard anything about this one: Archeological Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Archaeological-Study-Bible-Illustrated-Biblical/dp/031092605X/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206444320&sr=8-1)
This is a good historical background study Bible in the NIV translation. It is unique in that most study Bibles give exegetical work but hardly the historical background of the text, of which numerous study Bibles and even some theologians overlook.

All The Best,

Greg Norton

[AquilaGT]

Good news - sometime in the next year or so, Abdingdon Press will release a completely new Wesley Study Bible that has solid contributors who are scholars from across the Methodist/Nazarene/Wesleyan universe. I am very excited and can't wait to get my hands on one. I think it would be worth waiting for if you want a good Study Bible. It will use the NRSV.

In the meantime, the out of print Reflecting God Study Bible (NIV) and the NKJV Wesley Study Bible are both good, if you can find one. The Reflecting God Study Bible is especially good, and since it is basically a Wesleyan re-working of the NIV Study Bible, I use it to compare against my NIV/TNIV Study Bible, which has a bit of a Calvinist gloss.

Other good study bibles are the Oxford Annotated and the New Interpreter's Study Bible, both NRSV.

Another excellent study Bible is the Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible. It is focused on how we let the Word transform our lives more than history or explanation of every passage. The contributors are ecumenical, but include 3 Wesleyan heavy hitters: Thomas Oden (one of the General Editors), Ben Witherington of Asbury Seminary, and Bishop William Willimon.

[cristianna]

Good news - sometime in the next year or so, Abdingdon Press will release a completely new Wesley Study Bible that has solid contributors who are scholars from across the Methodist/Nazarene/Wesleyan universe. I am very excited and can't wait to get my hands on one. I think it would be worth waiting for if you want a good Study Bible. It will use the NRSV.

In the meantime, the out of print Reflecting God Study Bible (NIV) and the NKJV Wesley Study Bible are both good, if you can find one. The Reflecting God Study Bible is especially good, and since it is basically a Wesleyan re-working of the NIV Study Bible, I use it to compare against my NIV/TNIV Study Bible, which has a bit of a Calvinist gloss.

Other good study bibles are the Oxford Annotated and the New Interpreter's Study Bible, both NRSV.

Another excellent study Bible is the Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible. It is focused on how we let the Word transform our lives more than history or explanation of every passage. The contributors are ecumenical, but include 3 Wesleyan heavy hitters: Thomas Oden (one of the General Editors), Ben Witherington of Asbury Seminary, and Bishop William Willimon.

Oh thank you for all of that info!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Ma'am,

Usually, the notes in the Bibles are often given to help the reader know the variants between manuscript families as it relates to textual criticism. The translator is telling you how they arrived at their translation, and the translator is telling you how the translation would go if he or she would have went with a different textual family (i.e. Byzantine, Western, Alexandrian, Coptic, etc.)

For the NASB, that is the goofiest literal-equivalent translation out on the market. I would rather have a NKJV, NRSV, or NJB.

Hope This All Helps,

Greg


Doh! That's good to know. The last thing I need is a goofy Bible. :doh:

I'm excited about the new Wesley Study Bible coming out. Worth waiting for I think.

[Marycita]

Good news - sometime in the next year or so, Abdingdon Press will release a completely new Wesley Study Bible that has solid contributors who are scholars from across the Methodist/Nazarene/Wesleyan universe. I am very excited and can't wait to get my hands on one. I think it would be worth waiting for if you want a good Study Bible. It will use the NRSV.

In the meantime, the out of print Reflecting God Study Bible (NIV) and the NKJV Wesley Study Bible are both good, if you can find one. The Reflecting God Study Bible is especially good, and since it is basically a Wesleyan re-working of the NIV Study Bible, I use it to compare against my NIV/TNIV Study Bible, which has a bit of a Calvinist gloss.

Other good study bibles are the Oxford Annotated and the New Interpreter's Study Bible, both NRSV.

Another excellent study Bible is the Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible. It is focused on how we let the Word transform our lives more than history or explanation of every passage. The contributors are ecumenical, but include 3 Wesleyan heavy hitters: Thomas Oden (one of the General Editors), Ben Witherington of Asbury Seminary, and Bishop William Willimon.
oooooooo

^_^

(that's the closest smilie to jumping up and down I reckon is on here :P)

[GraceSeeker]

Still playing with the space-time continum. I've managed to copy this post below in it's appropriate post order.

[Holyroller125]

Ohh, I'm interested in this too. I was thinking of going the Life Application route, probably of a NASB. I wanted a NRSV but the only one I can find is the New Oxford Annotated that looks like a college textbook. Not very aesthetic, kwim? I know that's a dumb reason not to get a Bible, but there you go.
Zondervan publishes study bibles in many versions. I wonder if the notes are the same regardless of the version?
Ma'am,

Usually, the notes in the Bibles are often given to help the reader know the variants between manuscript families as it relates to textual criticism. The translator is telling you how they arrived at their translation, and the translator is telling you how the translation would go if he or she would have went with a different textual family (i.e. Byzantine, Western, Alexandrian, Coptic, etc.)

For the NASB, that is the goofiest literal-equivalent translation out on the market. I would rather have a NKJV, NRSV, or NJB.

Hope This All Helps,

Greg

[Speculative]

I just took a look at the Archaeological Study Bible at the bookstore last night. Looks great. I have a HCSB Illustrated Study Bible which is great for those who are visual-learning oriented, but it's light on the cross-references, so I think the Archaelogical Study Bible is better.

Amazon has a few Wesley Study Bibles and Reflecting God Study Bibles (unless you guys have snapped them up already). They're selling at a premium, so I'll think I'll give them a miss for now. Amazon also has lots of the Renovare Bibles for a very reasonable price.

I'll definitely want to check out the new Wesley Study Bible when it comes out though.

For me, the most important things in a study Bible are: cross-references, a healthy does of charts and maps, and a decent concordance. All the other bells and whistles are kind of optional for me. The commentary notes are nice, but I take them with a grain of salt. However, I do like the full color photos in the HCSB.

[cristianna]

I just took a look at the Archaeological Study Bible at the bookstore last night. Looks great. I have a HCSB Illustrated Study Bible which is great for those who are visual-learning oriented, but it's light on the cross-references, so I think the Archaelogical Study Bible is better.

Amazon has a few Wesley Study Bibles and Reflecting God Study Bibles (unless you guys have snapped them up already). They're selling at a premium, so I'll think I'll give them a miss for now. Amazon also has lots of the Renovare Bibles for a very reasonable price.

I'll definitely want to check out the new Wesley Study Bible when it comes out though.

For me, the most important things in a study Bible are: cross-references, a healthy does of charts and maps, and a decent concordance. All the other bells and whistles are kind of optional for me. The commentary notes are nice, but I take them with a grain of salt. However, I do like the full color photos in the HCSB.

Oh thanks for the scoop! I am a visual learner. Really, I rarely read directions; it drives some family members bonkers. I'm a show me, don't read to me learner.

Our weekend is a bit packed, but I bet during my travels I can squeeze in time to hit the bookstore and do a comparison of those to see which is best for me. :thumbsup:

[GraceSeeker]

X
Can anyone recommend a good study bible? And also, does anyone have any thoughts or heard anything about this one: Archeological Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Archaeological-Study-Bible-Illustrated-Biblical/dp/031092605X/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206444320&sr=8-1)


I've not felt the need to buy a new Bible in some time, so I'm sort of out of the loop on what is currently available. (Marycita could probably help with that though.)

Hollyroller did an excellent job of explaining the purpose of the footnotes that you find in many Bibles. They are not just in study Bibles, nearly all Bibles have them.

The other types of notes that you see in some Bibles, like a Ryrie, Scoffield, Dakes or Oxford Annotated are just a form of commentary on the verse. You could get the same thing by buying a commentary rather than a study Bible and you would probably have a better commentary, as well. In this regard, I myself use the Expositor's Bible Commentary, but that's an expensive 12-volume set that assumes at least some working knowledge (not fluency) of the original languages. For many people, even though it is from the 19th century, I believe that Barclay's Daily Study Bible series would be a good choice. It too is a multi-volume commentary. It isn't a Bible and doesn't have cross-references, maps or concordances, but it is very good for one who wants to read the Bible devotionally, but also wants some good information to enlighten one's reading. The problem with even the best of these (be it a study Bible with notes or a full-fledged commentary) is that you are getting one man's or one committee's interpretation.

Now, that is what some want. If so, just be sure you are in agreement with the basic philosophy, theological point of view and approach to scripture of the author of those notes before you start depending on them to tell you what the Bible says, because I've seen many people quit thinking for themselves when they get some study Bible in their hands. But if that is what you want, the Wesley Study Bible mentioned here might be well worth the wait.

The other things that go into most study Bibles are all manner of helps: dictionaries, concordances, topical indexes, maps, harmonies, listings of major people and places, background information on feasts and festivales and culture, timelines, book outlines and introductions (these run the same risks that commentaries do), tables for weights and measures, questions to help one dig and apply what is being read, cross references, chain references, photographs, and a whole host of other things. You just have to decide what is unimportant enough that you would be satisfied with the abridged version that might be included as an attachment to your Bible and what is important enough that you want a separate book that is actually dedicated to that information spefically?

[AquilaGT]

The Learning Bible published by the American Bible Society is a Study Bible jam packed with visuals. It is available in CEV (Contemporary English Version) or NIV. I have the CEV version - the basic, clear direct English in the CEV works really well with the study aids that are in this Bible.

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

Don't forget all the incredibly valuable tools available for free online to enhance your study!

By going to http://www.biblegateway.com (http://www.biblegateway.com) you can look up any verse via online concordance and search scriptures containing similar words -- e.g. if you want to do a study on all the verses where "love" and "God" appear in the same verse you plug in both those words and it returns the entire list. You can also select what version of scripture you wish to use and set a specific version as your default (Moriah always sets KJV for default simply because when it remembers texts it remembers that wording, so makes the text easy to locate first for study in a variety of translations later).

Also you can get some really rich word studies in Greek by using the URL http://www.greekbiblestudy.org (http://www.greekbiblestudy.org/). It uses Java or something so might hesitate a little while loading and while changing chapters, but it parallels four versions at once and you can check the original Greek words with the Greek versions and learn how and where those words bes used in other verses to increase your understanding. You register for membership on this site (no fee) and you can even have places to keep your own notes on the passages you study, too. Nothing substitutes for learning Koine Greek itself, of course, but having a good study tool like this can fill in the gaps fairly well. The founder of the site offers some good Grammar lessons in his blog at http://blog.greekbiblestudy.org/ (http://blog.greekbiblestudy.org/) :thumbsup:

[Speculative]

Moriah, that greekbiblestudy.org looks great. When I get some more time, I think I'll spend a good deal of time there. :)

[cristianna]

Oh yes Moriah! Greek one is definitely cool! :thumbsup:

[Moriah_Conquering_Wind]

It bes a great site, Moriah goes there a lot! :thumbsup:

[Redheadedstepchild]

I love Biblegateway. I've also been using the Bible study tools at Crosswalk.com. They have a parallel Bible setting that I like.....I've been reading in NASB and NRSV to see which one I like better, is more understandable, how much they vary, etc.

[cavell]

Can anyone recommend a good study bible? And also, does anyone have any thoughts or heard anything about this one: Archeological Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Archaeological-Study-Bible-Illustrated-Biblical/dp/031092605X/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206444320&sr=8-1)
The commentary which I turn to when I want to know the meaning.......is

Dakes Annotated Reference Bible

It is Authorized version by Finis Jennings Dake.

Dake Bible Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 1050. Lawrenceville, Georgia 30246

I have had this bible many, many years.

The commentary afforded by F.J.Dake is second to none

[Kirkhaven]

I have several study bibles, and I would recommend almost all of them. While the Archaelogical Study Bible is a wonderful tool, I find the ones which are more Christ centered to be of more value.

I really like the Faith and Action Study Bible. I think this bible has a lot of good descriptive matireal, as well as practical advice on how to serve the world through your own service. It was co-sponsored with World Vision and takes the stance that we should serve our neighbors. If any of you like the service aspect of CHristianity, this one is for you then.

[cristianna]

Oh I will definitely check that one out too! Thanks Kirkhaven!

[AquilaGT]

Update on the new Wesley Study Bible to be published in the Fall this year:

Here are some editors and contributors, and this small sample reflects the spectrum of Wesleyan/Methodist churches. This is going to be good!

Editors

Joel B. Green, General Editor, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Fuller Seminary, prior to that served for ten years at Asbury Theological Seminary as professor of New Testament interpretation.
An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, and he earned the PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of Aberdeen.

Karen Strand Winslow, Ph.D. is the Old Testament Editor. She is Professor of Biblical StudiesHaggard Graduate School of Theology - Azusa Pacific University
She is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church and Director of the Free Methodist Center. Ph.D. – Biblical and Jewish Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Washington, 2003

Clinton Andrew “Andy” Johnson Jr. is the New Testament Editor. He is Professor of New Testament at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Ph. D., 1995, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN: Scripture with a focus in New Testament, M. Div., Magna Cum Laude, 1989, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City

Some contributors

Teresa L. Fry, Associate Professor and Director of the Black Church Studies Program at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Associate Minister at New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Lithonia, Georgia.
PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from the Iliff School of Theology

Thomas Phillips, Professor of New Testament & Early Christian Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University, and an ordained Nazarene minister.

Daniel F. Flores, Ordained Elder, Rio Grande Conference of The United Methodist Church and Adjunct Professor at Westwood College, Fort Worth, Texas.
President of Sociedad Wesleyana (The Hispanic Wesleyan Society)
Ph.D. Drew University, Madison, New Jersey.

Mark J. Boda, Professor in Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Ph.D. Old Testament, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

Oropeza, B.J., professor at Azusa Pacific University
Ph.D. - New Testament Theology, Durham University, Durham, England, 1998
Local minister/conference ministerial candidate for the Free Methodist denomination

Kenneth L. Carder, retired United Methodist Bishop and professor at Duke Divinity.

[ContraMundum]

Update on the new Wesley Study Bible to be published in the Fall this year:

Here are some editors and contributors, and this small sample reflects the spectrum of Wesleyan/Methodist churches. This is going to be good!

I'm excited!

:thumbsup:

[Celticflower]

Told Dh about this one and he says to keep an eye out for it, esp if it is out in time for Christmas!!

[Kirkhaven]

This is really great news! I know the Orthodox have just released a study bible for their own and has received positive comments from those who pre-ordered their copy. And now one for us too? Fantastic!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Good news - sometime in the next year or so, Abdingdon Press will release a completely new Wesley Study Bible that has solid contributors who are scholars from across the Methodist/Nazarene/Wesleyan universe. I am very excited and can't wait to get my hands on one. I think it would be worth waiting for if you want a good Study Bible. It will use the NRSV.

In the meantime, the out of print Reflecting God Study Bible (NIV) and the NKJV Wesley Study Bible are both good, if you can find one. The Reflecting God Study Bible is especially good, and since it is basically a Wesleyan re-working of the NIV Study Bible, I use it to compare against my NIV/TNIV Study Bible, which has a bit of a Calvinist gloss.

Other good study bibles are the Oxford Annotated and the New Interpreter's Study Bible, both NRSV.

Another excellent study Bible is the Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible. It is focused on how we let the Word transform our lives more than history or explanation of every passage. The contributors are ecumenical, but include 3 Wesleyan heavy hitters: Thomas Oden (one of the General Editors), Ben Witherington of Asbury Seminary, and Bishop William Willimon.

I know this is kind of an old post to bump, but would you happen to have a link to the info about the new study Bible?

[AquilaGT]

Have not seen anything official, so I would still expect the Fall 2008 time frame. Some times book publishing does tend to run behind in schedule, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was later in the year but before Christmas. If you check every so often at Cokesbury.com, I am sure there will be a big splash when it comes out.

It's already on my Christmas list!!

[ContraMundum]

I've been looking for an official link for ages..none yet, not even on Thamoas Nelson Pub's website.

I have heard fall 2008 though.

[Izdaari]

Can anyone recommend a good study bible? And also, does anyone have any thoughts or heard anything about this one: Archeological Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/Archaeological-Study-Bible-Illustrated-Biblical/dp/031092605X/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1206444320&sr=8-1)
I have one of those, and I enjoy it a lot! There's so much background on the history and culture of biblical times, and I love that stuff!

Although mine is a hardcover edition, heavy, bulky and not so handy to carry around. I've seen more compact, leather bound editions, but the print in those is too small for me. So I guess I'll just keep mine at home, and learn from it there.

[Izdaari]

For the NASB, that is the goofiest literal-equivalent translation out on the market. I would rather have a NKJV, NRSV, or NJB.
I wouldn't describe the NASB as goofy. Yes, there were some pretty awkward turns of phrase in the original -- ok, they were goofy -- caused by excessive literalness, but the 1995 update fixed most of them. Now it reads pretty well, at least to my taste, though I still prefer the ESV.

[GraceSeeker]

I haven't heard anything from Cokesbury about a Wesley Study Bible, but I did get an advertizing circular from them regarding this The Discipleship Study Bible (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=659432).

[Izdaari]

I haven't heard anything from Cokesbury about a Wesley Study Bible, but I did get an advertizing circular from them regarding this The Discipleship Study Bible (http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=659432).
Hmm, that one looks like it might be pretty good. And it's due to be released in June '08. I'll keep an eye out for it.

[cristianna]

Me too! Thanks for the info GS!

[mont974x4]

I have the NIV Argecological study Bible, a Thomspon chain in NASB, and a keyword study Bible in NASB. They all have good tools and meet certain needs and wants. I do have some other Bibles in NKJV and KJV as well as multiple translations downloaded to my eSword.


If your hunting for books and Bibles I'd suggest fetchbooks.info it will even let you compare prices and may link you to places to get out of print books when applicable.

[cristianna]

Very cool Mont! :thumbsup: I'll check that out!

[Hediru]

In my seminary classes, I use the "New Interpreters Study Bible, NRSV with Apocrypha". It is very good if you want INTENSE Bible Study. It is full of footnotes, interesting mini articles that relate to the scriptures, timelines, maps, a concordance, and a glossary. Like I said, INTENSE! It is big, heavy, and bulky though, so not too practical for daily study. Great reference tool, though.

For my personal study, I prefer the "Spiritual Formation Bible" NIV. In the margins, prayers, poetry, quotes, and mini-reflections help you get to a deeper spiritual level. There are also pages in the back for journaling and other notes.

You can find both at Cokesbury. :)

[cristianna]

Hediru both of those sound very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[Izdaari]

This is the one I'm looking forward to: ESV Study Bible (http://www.esvstudybible.org/#home).

[mont974x4]

This is the one I'm looking forward to: ESV Study Bible (http://www.esvstudybible.org/#home).


Sweet.

[AquilaGT]

Update - There is a possibility that the new Wesley Study Bible might not be available until Feb 09. Hope this info is mistaken, but we'll see.

I do have a New Interpreters Study Bible that I like and use along with my TNIV Study Bible. They balance each other out (New Interpreters Study Bible a little more liberal, and the TNIV Study Bible is more conservative).

As for the ESV Study Bible, I would be careful. The contributors are almost all Calvinist/Reformed, not one woman (half the population is excluded!). The one Wesleyan contributor I saw was writing on an OT minor prophet - I'm sure they would not let him near Romans!! :-)

[Izdaari]

Update - There is a possibility that the new Wesley Study Bible might not be available until Feb 09. Hope this info is mistaken, but we'll see.

I do have a New Interpreters Study Bible that I like and use along with my TNIV Study Bible. They balance each other out (New Interpreters Study Bible a little more liberal, and the TNIV Study Bible is more conservative).
I ordered a TNIV Study Bible from Amazon a couple days ago. I'd been flipping through one at my local LifeWay store, and it was too gorgeous to resist. It was bound in sienna/cashew European leather, and was indexed. The only problem was the price, $69.95! Ouch! I've spent a lot of money at LifeWay, but I try not to just waste it. So I looked online and found it at Amazon, used but in new condition, for $37.81 including shipping. Much better! I expect it'll arrive next week, and I'm sure I'll love it.

I'll add the New Interpreter's Study Bible to my wish list.

As for the ESV Study Bible, I would be careful. The contributors are almost all Calvinist/Reformed, not one woman (half the population is excluded!). The one Wesleyan contributor I saw was writing on an OT minor prophet - I'm sure they would not let him near Romans!! :-)That's not real encouraging. I don't mind a Reformed slant - it's a known quantity and easily allowed for, and I kinda sympathize with it anyway - but I already have a Reformation Study Bible in ESV, so it might be too much of a duplication.

[mont974x4]

Any idea what translation the expected Wesleyan will be in?


I'm not a huge fan of the NIV, but it's OK.


I have a small (travel size) ESV (not a study Bible) and haven't had any issue with it so far. Why would it matter if they didn't have any women on the team?


JAY'S HELPFUL TIP FOR JULY 1st:
Try www.fetchbooks.info (http://www.fetchbooks.info) for buying books. You can search by title, author, or ISBN and compare prices. I have found Bibles, text books, and even out of print stuff....I'm a bit of a book junky. :sorry: <---pretend he's a bookwormish emoticon :D

[Izdaari]

Any idea what translation the expected Wesleyan will be in?
From what I can find on it (CBD has the Wesley Study Bible (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=645039&netp_id=533513&event=HPT&item_code=WW&view=details) available for preorder, expected release date 02/02/09), it'll be NRSV.

I'm not a huge fan of the NIV, but it's OK.That's pretty much my opinion. It's alright, but there are others I like better, the TNIV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today%27s_New_International_Version) being one of them.

I have a small (travel size) ESV (not a study Bible) and haven't had any issue with it so far. Why would it matter if they didn't have any women on the team?I have several copies of the ESV now, and it's become my co-favorite translation, tied for first place with the HCSB (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holman_Christian_Standard_Bible).

I don't imagine it would matter if there were women on the team, unless their absence allowed some MCP (http://womenshistory.about.com/cs/60s70s/g/gl_mcp.htm) stuff to creep in. I haven't seen any evidence that it has, cultural hangovers from ancient Middle Eastern culture aside, which are pretty hard to avoid when dealing with the Bible.

Now I'm not sure whether AquliaGT's comments pertained to the ESV Study Bible specifically, or to the whole ESV translation. :confused:

JAY'S HELPFUL TIP FOR JULY 1st:
Try www.fetchbooks.info (http://www.fetchbooks.info) for buying books. You can search by title, author, or ISBN and compare prices. I have found Bibles, text books, and even out of print stuff....I'm a bit of a book junky. :sorry: <---pretend he's a bookwormish emoticon :DThat is helpful. I picked up on it the first time, and used it to find the great deal on the TNIV Study Bible I ordered. Thanks! :thumbsup:

[mont974x4]

I was selling some HCSB's when I owned my store. I flipped through one and it looked pretty good. I would have bought one for myself but my bride thinks I have an addiction to buying Bibles. ^_^ She may be right.

I usually use my NASB, but I have multiple translations I use when studying.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Ooo, thanks for the link!

I noticed this NRSV study Bible on Cokesburry: http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=659432 Looks interesting too.

I'm really loving that these are both less than $40.00, which means I may actually get to buy one!

[Izdaari]

Ooo, thanks for the link!

I noticed this NRSV study Bible on Cokesburry: http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=659432 Looks interesting too.

I'm really loving that these are both less than $40.00, which means I may actually get to buy one!
And it's even cheaper at Amazon! :clap:

http://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-Study-Bible-Including-Apocrypha/dp/0664223710/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1214932397&sr=1-1

The publisher, MJK Press, is apparently affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), so it'd probably be mainstream to liberal. That's fine with me: I have plenty of conservative study Bibles already.

[tpony298]

The Archaelogical Study Bible IS pretty amazing..I dig it :P

The Life application study Bibles are really popular..so is the NIV Study Bible..

though I must say...I'm really really really hankering to get the Apologetics Study Bible myself :P

:thumbsup:
Yes I too would like to get an apologetics Study Bible I had a Topical Bible years ago which had come down through my Great grandmother. After a very long and busy life It finally feel apart in my hands, literaly crumbled. I cried and grieved that old book, we put it in a box and duck taped shut and buried near the spring at my mother's house. That was maybe 30 years ago. Love ya Pony

[ContraMundum]

From what I can find on it (CBD has the Wesley Study Bible (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=645039&netp_id=533513&event=HPT&item_code=WW&view=details) available for preorder, expected release date 02/02/09), it'll be NRSV.

I was under the impression that it was going to be the NKJV...but alas...it looks like I shall have to make do with the NRSV.