Vote for the New OSB Cover

[Mary of Bethany]

I got that email last night, and finally voted #3 - but I really like all of them.

Mary

 

[MariaRegina]

I voted #1

I expect the release date will be the day after the second coming of Christ.

Forgive me...

Then we will all be guaranteed to receive our copies in heaven.

 

[Shubunkin]

I voted #1

I expect the release date will be the day after the second coming of Christ.

Forgive me...

Is that the official announcement???

 

[Shubunkin]

I agree with Michael that artistically #1 is great. But on the side of being The Bible, I still like #3 too. It's a toss-up for all three!!!

 

[DavidBryan]

3, but I would pobably go for the leatherbound either way.

Um...isn't it against the canons to bind the Gospels in the skins of dead animals? Correct me if I'm wrong...this was mentioned...somewhere in the past...by...someone...as a criticism of the leatherbound versions of the NT/Psalms (I know, I know, lots of help...)

IIRC the CEO of Nelson is Orthodox.

Seriously?! Woah...

I don't care for the byline, it seems to betray a mission of toning down Orthodoxy for the modern world. Some evidence of this was possibly seen in the NT version. When I see commentary in the OT pointing to the Ever Virginity of the Theotokos (as is read on her Feast days) and her being the Ark of the NC, I'll feel better.

Mmm. Me too. I'm sure everyone's looking for this to be more than the (Introduction to) Orthodox(y) Study Bible, as the NT/Psalms was dubbed.

Is that the official announcement???

Rumor has it that Feb. of next year is when it'll come out.

We'll see...

 

[Xpycoctomos]

I picked #1....

#3!!!!!!!????? kind of muslim looking and much to close to this.

???

 

[Xpycoctomos]

Tough choices.

But ... I'm sure there will be other covers coming soon, e.g.:

The Women's Orthodox Study Bible
The Desert Fathers Orthodox Study Bible
The Convert's Orthodox Study Bible
The Church History Orthodox Study Bible
The Orthodox Study Bible - Patristics Edition
The Daily Orthodox Study Bible
The One-Minute Orthodox Study Bible
The Daily Prayers Orthodox Study Bible
The Old Calendarist Orthodox Study Bible
The SCOBA Orthodox Study Bible
The OCA Orthodox Study Bible (featuring Russian Saints)
The GOC Orthodox Study Bible (featuring Greek Saints)
The Ecumenical Orthodox Study Bible (with the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books according to the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Coptic Churches)
The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Study Bible
etc.

do you really think this? That would be pretty cool. Have heard this?

 

[BabyLutheran]

Is it true that only Protestants who convert to EO read the Bible?

I voted for 3, the red drives me crazy

 

[JasonV]

#2.

But will wait until the Black Leather edition is in print to purchase.

 

[SeraphimSarov]

#1

Most traditional-looking, to my eye. Most reminiscent of the Gospels we use in liturgy. The others are a bit too up-tempo, snazzy, and modern for my liking. The Bible isn't "cool" or dated. It is dateless, and as such, I would prefer a cover that is dateless, or as undated as possible.

Vasyan opinions.

- Vasya.

My thoughts exactly.

All others are outrage!

 

[BabyLutheran]

It is outrage that it is not in new testament Greek as well! lol Anything modern has to be sinful and worthless.

 

[SeraphimSarov]

It is outrage that it is not in new testament Greek as well! lol Anything modern has to be sinful and worthless.

Was it modern in nineteenth century Russia?!

 

[BabyLutheran]

Was it modern in nineteenth century Russia?!

Kjell

That's a trick question isnt it?!?!?!?

 

[Greg the byzantine]

#2 I like how the Icon of Christ is on top.

 

[SeraphimSarov]

Kjell

That's a trick question isnt it?!?!?!?

Nyet!

 

[cassc]

Tough choices.

But ... I'm sure there will be other covers coming soon, e.g.:

The Women's Orthodox Study Bible
The Desert Fathers Orthodox Study Bible
The Convert's Orthodox Study Bible
The Church History Orthodox Study Bible
The Orthodox Study Bible - Patristics Edition
The Daily Orthodox Study Bible
The One-Minute Orthodox Study Bible
The Daily Prayers Orthodox Study Bible
The Old Calendarist Orthodox Study Bible
The SCOBA Orthodox Study Bible
The OCA Orthodox Study Bible (featuring Russian Saints)
The GOC Orthodox Study Bible (featuring Greek Saints)
The Ecumenical Orthodox Study Bible (with the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books according to the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Coptic Churches)
The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Study Bible
etc.

You don't really think they would do that do you? I hate the idea of the comercial Bible, yickes, yickes now I am worried (no offense to those who would love this )

I just want it released!!! But I'm happy to wait for them to make it as accurate as possible.

Ditto!

3, but I would pobably go for the leatherbound either way.

Are we just assuming that there will be a leather copy or does it say that somewhere? Just curious, why are so many of you drawn to this option?? It is a cultural thing?

 

[cassc]

Anyway, I voted 2. I felt 3 was way to dark, and even though I really liked 1 the text in 2 was much better, I did not like the placement of the icon in 2 tho, it does not really seem very grounded but still...

 

[Oblio]

There is both a hardcover and leather bound NT OSB.

 

[AureateDawn]

Um...isn't it against the canons to bind the Gospels in the skins of dead animals? Correct me if I'm wrong...this was mentioned...somewhere in the past...by...someone...as a criticism of the leatherbound versions of the NT/Psalms (I know, I know, lots of help...)

Very interesting. I'd like to google this soon and see if I can come up with more.

 

[cassc]

There is both a hardcover and leather bound NT OSB.

hmmm, i have a hard and soft cover OSB I have never seen it in leather, kinda unnecessary as far as I am concerned but to each his (or her) own