Study Bible

[Izdaari Eristikon]

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.

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

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.

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! 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 Eristikon]

This is the one I'm looking forward to: ESV Study Bible.

 

[mont974x4]

This is the one I'm looking forward to: ESV Study Bible.

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 Eristikon]

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 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. <---pretend he's a bookwormish emoticon

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

Any idea what translation the expected Wesleyan will be in?

From what I can find on it (CBD has the Wesley Study Bible 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 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.

I don't imagine it would matter if there were women on the team, unless their absence allowed some MCP 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.

JAY'S HELPFUL TIP FOR JULY 1st:
Try 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. <---pretend he's a bookwormish emoticon

That 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!

 

[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 Eristikon]

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!

http://www.amazon.com/Discipleship-...bs_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

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

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 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.

 

[Redheadedstepchild]

Got my new Bible today!