Exceeding Expectations Only one study Bible provides more than you'd expect—right where you'd expect it. Imagine having instant visual and textual helps at your fingertips when reading any given passage of Scripture, and you've just begun to experience the HCSB Study Bible . We're On the Same Page In focus groups around the United States led by a world-class market research firm, three different survey methods yielded the same result: "Study Bible users" and "non-Study Bible users" alike agree that the combination of all features working together in a study Bible is more important than any single feature. There's no better way to raise one's level of interest and biblical comprehension than to get that "just right" mix of information and presentation. That's why the HCSB Study Bible is designed so that every clarifying resource—a word study, cross reference, color photograph, alternate translation note, timeline, map, or relevant contemporary essay—is right there on the same page spread with the text to which it refers. A Number of Reasons to Read At its core, the HSCB Study Bible is about one thing: deepening your knowledge and understanding of God's Word. But there are a number of ways this unique Bible supports that paramount goal, including 15,000 study notes, 290 Hebrew and Greek word studies, 66 highly detailed book introductions, 62 maps, 27 topical articles, 20 charts, and 18 illustrations, all focusing on the most important topics and questions in Bible study. About the HCSB Translation The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) is the work of one hundred men and women representing 17 different denominations and reflecting the very best in updated Bible translation scholarship. You will notice the attention to both accuracy and readability—how greater word precision makes for a tighter translation that clarifies the meaning from verse to verse. Above all, each contributor involved honors the Bible as God's inspired and inerrant Word. And that's why the text of Scripture itself is the uppermost feature throughout the pages of the HCSB Study Bible . Inside the HCSB Study Bible Introduction to the HCSB Study Bible (PDF) Excerpt from The Proverbs (PDF) Topical Articles: The Historical Reliability of the Old Testament (PDF) Detailed Maps Word Studies Helpful Charts More manageable size than some study bibles—at 2,300 pages, the HCSB Study Bible has all of the features that users expect, but not more than users want. More manageable size than some study bibles—at 2,300 pages, the HCSB Study Bible has all of the features that users expect, but not more than users want. Two-column format, top to bottom, the highly preferred layout in research. Two-column format , top to bottom, the highly preferred layout in research. 50% of the page devoted to text is the goal for as many pages as possible, so notes and ancillary content don't get in the way of the scripture. 50% of the page devoted to text is the goal for as many pages as possible, so notes and ancillary content don't get in the way of the scripture. Pew-friendly notes—focus on the most important concepts and are often in paragraph form, always in an accessible style and tone. Pew-friendly notes —focus on the most important concepts and are often in paragraph form, always in an accessible style and tone. Fewer photos, more thoughtfully placed—the highest-quality and appropriate images for the text on the page, from the leader in 4-color Bible reference. Fewer photos, more thoughtfully placed —the highest-quality and appropriate images for the text on the page, from the leader in 4-color Bible reference. References—enhanced prominence with color and located in between the columns of text. References —enhanced prominence with color and located in between the columns of text. 4-color verse and reference designations help readers to visually move from notes and references back to the text. 4-color verse and reference designations help readers to visually move from notes and references back to the text. Readability—not only is the Bible text itself in a readable 9-point format, but the study notes are in a 7.5 point, uncompressed type so they will be easier to read. Readability —not only is the Bible text itself in a readable 9-point format, but the study notes are in a 7.5 point, uncompressed type so they will be easier to read. Horizontal instead of vertical timelines—the clear preference, and to give additional context, the timelines integrate Biblical and nonbiblical events. Horizontal instead of vertical timelines —the clear preference, and to give additional context, the timelines integrate Biblical and nonbiblical events. Praise for the HCSB Study Bible "The HCSB is a translation that the common man can read with confidence and understanding." —Gary D. Chapman, author, The Five Love Languages "I love the accuracy of (the HCSB). I love that it champions the veracity of God's Word... this is a version I’ve been looking for." —Beth Moore, author, Praying God’s Word "I really appreciate the HCSB translation. It is very readable, with a great reference system." —Charles Colson, coauthor, How Now Shall We Live? "The HCSB Study Bible is a marvelous tool to help open up even more the message of the Bible. A real gift to the church." —Darrell Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary "A fine new translation now has a study Bible with notes by solid scholars. I am happy to commend it to you." —Mark Dever, Capitol Hill Baptist Church "The strength of the HCSB Study Bible lies in the recognition and emphasis on the supremacy of Scripture. Helpful tools are immediately accessible to engage the student of the Bible with the ultimate purpose of life transformation. Utilization of knowledge from distinguished scholars serves as a tremendous asset." —Stephanie Edge, Union University "First, you'll love this translation! I've had the privilege of reading every word, every line, and every paragraph of the HCSB. You'll discover it's 'friendly' and yet very true to the biblical text. Second, the HCSB Study Bible will motivate you to both read and study the Bible. The explanatory notes are clear, concise, and based on careful interpretation." —Gene A. Getz, Center for Church Renewal The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) translation team includes one hundred men and women representing 17 different protestant denominations and reflecting the very best in updated Bible translation scholarship. Above all, each contributor involved honors the Bible as God’s inspired and inerrant Word. In addition to the core translation team led by general editor Edwin A. Blum, as well as the Holman Bible editorial staff, contributors to the HCSB Study Bible include Jeremy Royal Howard, Craig L. Blomberg, Gary Habermas, Walt Kaiser, Mary A. Kassian, Andreas Köstenberger, Robert A. Stein, Ed Stetzer, and dozens more.
Features & Highlights
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Developed in direct response to what consumer focus groups asked for, only one study Bible delivers more than you'd expect-right where you'd expect it. When reading a passage in the Bible, you shouldn't have to wonder where to find supporting reference notes and commentary that go along with it. That's why the
HCSB Study Bible
-featuring approximately 15,000 study notes-is designed so that every clarifying resource is there on the same page spread as the biblical text to which it refers. You'll never again forget what you were looking for, because the pertinent note, map, chart, word study, or illustration is already there. And when an even deeper view is desired, there are also introductions for each book, outlines and timelines, a concordance, and more.
For the growing believer whose desire is to know Scripture more intimately and live out its loving instruction, the
HCSB Study Bible
always keeps you and God on the same page.
FEATURES
315 word studies Four-color presentation pages 141 photographs Two-column text setting 62 timelines Two-piece gift box (non-hardcover) 59 maps One-year Bible reading plan 24 articles Center column references 16 illustrations/reconstructions Topical subheads 15 charts Black letter text
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Holman can learn some things from Zondervan about making bibles
I just recently got my own copy of the newly-released HCSB Study Bible (gray-black imitation leather), and there are some things about it that I need to share with people.
First off, like many people, I like the HCSB translation. It is very readable, pretty close to the original languages, evangelically oriented, and based on the latest critical texts. It is too bad that the ESV and NIV have taken over the evangelical market on bible translations because the HCSB is really a good translation for preaching, study, and personal devotions. It lies right between the ESV and NIV on translation literalness and uses language that contemporary speakers of English will readily resonate with. Having said that, I believe this good bible translation was mixed in with a very mediocre study bible. Let me tell you why.
The commentaries, essays, and notes are conservative and evangelical, and many Christians will readily recognize some of the contributors (Tremper Longman, Walter Kaiser, Andreas Kostenberger, Robert Yarbrough, Mark Dever, Bruce Ware, Daniel Wallace, and Eugene Merrill come to mind). Thus, evangelical Christians will sit well with the perspectives given in this study bible. However, considering that it is published by a Baptist publishing company, the commentaries and articles will be much more oriented towards a futurist premillennial, Calvinistic, and baptistic perspective (which sits very well with me). The only complaint I have with the scholarly aspect of this study bible is that the commentaries and essays could have been more detailed, extensive, and deep (like the ESV Study Bible). The other minor issue, as some have already mentioned, is that this study bible has a short-ended concordance (thus, if you're looking for a study bible with a full and detailed concordance, don't look here).
However, my biggest complaint comes from the actual material product of the study bible. I think Holman can learn some things from Zondervan (who makes the best bibles, materially speaking) about printing and binding bibles. The study bible is sturdy but some aspects of the printing is poor (the heading titles for each passage is somewhat faded or discoloured). If you have a leather version, the gold or silver edges make some of the pages stuck together that you have to carefully separate them one-by-one (especially the coloured pages). However, the paper quality is better than previous Holman bibles I have noticed (probably because it is printed in the USA this time). The imitation leather quality is just about the same as other publishing companies and the colourful nature of the study bible may be a distraction to some (though I don't mind it).
If you don't mind the problems above, then I would recommend purchasing the study bible. However, if you feel that the above problems are too much of an issue for you, then I would suggest you look elsewhere for a scholarly study bible. Holman, I believe, still has some ways to go before they produce top-notch bibles like the ones coming from Zondervan.
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Looks can be deceiving
As you can probably tell by the title, I have mixed feelings about this bible. I researched long and hard trying to find the right study bible, and I could not help but be awestruck at how great this bible looked and felt. It seemed good in terms of content at first, so I figured it was the right choice. I bought the Mahogany imitation leather one, which is the model that really caught my eye from the first time I saw it.
First, I will say it is a very good translation. It's called "optimal equivalence", which means that the translators tried to keep it literal while making it flow better than a typical literal translation. It feels kinda like a combination between the NASB and NIV translations. It's very easy to read and I believe anybody, even if they're picking up a bible for the first time, will have an easy time understanding the message within. I'm not too sure about the manuscripts behind the Old Testament, but I'll briefly give info here on the New Testament Greek. While the New Testament Greek behind this bible is the Critical Text, I read that this translation was originally going to use the Textus Receptus, which would have made it one of the only modern translation to use this Greek Text besides the NKJV (*Edit: I was informed below that there are others besides the NKJV that use the TR). Either way, this is a nice translation.
The articles and word studies are also very well written and informative. Usually the word studies will choose a key word from a passage and will explain its meaning, relevance, and its usage within the Scriptures. The articles discuss some type of important topic. Things such as "Faith and Works" are discussed in more than adequate detail, and I got a lot out of them. These features will definitely be helpful should you get this bible. The concordance is adequate, though I will say it's a tad on the skimpy side at around 40-50 pages. I bought the NKJV Chronological Study Bible by Thomas Nelson and that thing has a 195-page concordance. This study bible could definitely benefit from a more expanded concordance. There are some other helpful features in this bible such as bullet notes and the introduction to each book, but those don't need much explanation other than the fact that they were well designed as well.
The reason I gave this 3 stars is because of one main feature: the study notes. They are okay for the most part. However, I found that in WAY too many places, the notes were either not very thorough or just absent. In some cases they were simply a restatement of the text they were trying to clarify. That's not very helpful at all in my opinion. The notes are definitely the thing that caught me off guard here, because at first glance they seem to be good. Something I wish I would have done is check all of the controversial or difficult passages (The Hebrews warning passages, especially in chapters 6 and 10, for example) to see the coverage this bible gave of them. Some passages were discussed in great detail, such as Romans 7:14-25, and that was great. However, others, like Hebrews 10:26-31 were simply given a short statement and no justification was given for why that interpretation was held by the authors. Also, the notes in 1 John were consistently shallow throughout. There are some difficulties in that book as well (such as the "sinless perfection" proof texts of chapter 3 and the meaning of "sin that leads to death" in chapter 5), so it would have been nice if the person who wrote the notes for that book would have taken greater care in doing so. I REALLY hope that for the sake of this bible that the authors will do a significant overhaul on the notes in the future both in terms of their overall length/thoroughness as well as the amount of verses they discuss.
As I said, this bible is kind of a mixed bag overall. It looks better than most other study bibles, especially with the "papyrus" type pages in the book intros and articles, as well as the full color pictures and maps throughout. The text is good, and most of the features are good as well. The only major letdown (or letdowns) here were the study notes. They weren't that good overall and need some serious revision. Until the authors get around to doing that, I'd recommend getting the ESV study bible by Crossway. It's in black and white on the inside, but they've got some awesome cover options and all of the information (including the notes) is quite thorough and helpful. I have that Bible in hardcover and it's a great resource. The other study bible I was considering was Thomas Nelson's NKJV study bible. I've taken a good look at it and although I don't know it on an extremely accurate level, the notes in that Bible are much better than this one. That bible also has articles, words studies, and other great features, and I wish I would've gotten that one instead of this one. Just hope and pray they revise the notes here and then I would recommend this Bible highly for someone who wants a concise but helpful source in a study bible!
*Update (April 7th, 2016) - I was scrolling back through some of my reviews and I came across this one. There has been some change in my point of view regarding study bibles, so I thought I'd share it here. Although my opinions of this product as well as my recommendations of Crossway's ESV Study Bible and Thomas Nelson's NKJV Study Bible still stand, I personally have strayed away from study bibles as a whole simply because they are pretty much always "short and sweet" rather than in-depth when it comes to the exposition of verses. If that's okay for you, then a study bible will likely be enough. However, for those who, like myself, appreciate word studies, contextual data (historical, cultural, literary, etc.), overviews of multiple interpretations, cross references to other sources, and other such things on an in-depth, verse-by-verse basis, you will quickly outgrow the study notes found in most study bibles. For stuff like that, I'd recommend consulting an exegetical commentary for the specific book (or part of the book) containing the verses you want to study. There are many that have been digitally uploaded onto the internet where they be accessed for free. Studylight.org has many expository commentaries, and if you search archive.org, there are even more. Alternatively, used book sales, especially those done by Christian organizations, can offer a good variety of commentaries for pretty low prices in print. I hope this helps!
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Great visuals, notes show multiple points of view
The HCSB Study Bible from Holman Bible Publishers is one of few study Bibles with full color photos and maps throughout the text. The quality of its visuals, paper, print, tools, notes, and study material make this one the best study Bibles available.
Cover and Binding
This edition is hard cover. The binding is sewn. It seems to be built really solid, which is good considering the size a weight of this Bible.
Text and Layout
It looks like a 9-point font, but I'm just guessing. This is a black-letter edition. The print quality is consistent.
There are plenty of headings in the text. The color of the headings is kind of a brownish orange, which I like a lot. Verse numbers are turquoise. This makes the numbers not stand out or be too distracting.
There is almost an inch margin on the outside margins. That might be handy for those that like to write in their margins.
The top outside corner of each page shows the verse number of the first verse that starts on that page.
The notes look like maybe a 6-point font (but again, just guessing).
This is a two-column layout in paragraph format. Poetry is set in verse format. Old Testament quotes that appear in the New Testament are in bold. Sometimes they appear in verse and other times they are within the New Testament text.
Paper
The paper feels like good quality book paper. It isn't as thin as most Bibles, but it is thinner than most books. It doesn't feel cheap. It's extremely opaque. The photographs look great on this paper. There are seven pages in the front for notes. These pages appear after the presentation page and use the same thick paper. I'd like to see more pages for notes. I love the look of those pages. I want a journal of just that paper alone.
References and Translation Notes
These are center column references that are keyed to the text, both with letters and with verse numbers. There are plenty of references. Genesis 1 has 14 references with some of them spanning several verses.
Translation notes are keyed to the text with letters and are found in a section between the text and commentary. This section has a crème background, making it easy to see and read. The turquoise looks better on the cream than it does the white paper.
Essays and Articles
There are several essays and articles including: "How to Read and Study the Bible", "The Origin, Transmission, and Canonization of the Old Testament Books", "The Origin, Transmission, and Canonization of the New Testament Books", "Differences in the Gospels", "The Biblical Basis for Missions", and many others.
Book Introductions
There are introductions to each book that includes an introductory thought with a picture. It also has sections called Circumstances of Writing, Message and Purpose, Contribution to the Bible, and Structure. There is a timeline and an extensive outline.
Notes
The notes are much better than most study Bibles. They often offer multiple views on a topic. I like this because many times people tend to only see one point of view in a study Bible. This shows the reader more than one viewpoint, encouraging you to study the topic further. There are more notes in the HCSB Study Bible than what is found in most study Bibles.
Bullet Notes
After the text is a 7-page list of bullet notes. This is basically a glossary of frequently used words. There are many words in the text that are marked with a bullet. These words appear in this list.
Topical Concordance
This study Bible doesn't have a full-blown concordance. Instead, it has a 12-page Topical Concordance. It's a basic topical list with the primary verses given for that topic. It's probably the most popular topics that are looked up in a concordance.
Reading plans
There are two reading plans. One for reading the Bible through in one year and one for reading the Bible through in three years. There is an introduction that teaches how to approach reading the Word of God.
52-Week Scripture Memory Plan
This is a guide to memorizing a passage of Scripture every week. The list includes 52 passages with its topic, the basic passage, a challenge passage, and the Biblical concept. This is based on Lifeway's Bible study curriculum and supports studying 15 Biblical concepts through the year.
Maps
There are 8 full-color maps in the back (with no index to maps). There are over 50 color maps throughout the text. Many of them are full-page.
Conclusion
There is plenty of study material and features in the Holman HCSB Study Bible. Its notes are better than most study Bibles because they have less bias and often show more than one point of view. The word studies give a lot of information of Greek and Hebrew words. The full-color maps and images are beautiful. The Holman HCSB Study Bible is one of the better study Bibles available.
For more information and photos see the review on Bible Buying Guide.
Holman Bible Publishers provided this Bible free for review. I was not required to give a positive review- only an honest review.
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I really do like this bible
I really do like this bible. Mostly because they have a free online source that will tell you the Greek and Hebrew words and meanings at MyStudyBible.com
One knock is that I wish it had more maps :(
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The HCSB is a well written, scholarly and most helpful Study Bible
A Bible is a Bible is a Bible but the Holman Christian Standard Study Bible is NOT just any ordinary Study Bible. Oh no, I have one and I must inform you this, that the HCSB is quite a masterpiece when it comes to Bibles. Don't get me wrong I still love and use some of the other study Bibles I have but there are some things about this particular Bible that attracts me to it and causes me to want to use it frequently. I use it every night to pray from the Psalms before I go to bed.
The HCSB is first and foremost a Bible, the Holy and wholly authoritative Word of God. The over 100 different scholars from a variety of denominations who collaborated in the writing of the HCSB were very meticulous and careful in putting this version of the Holy Bible together to assure its accuracy.
The HCSB contains the Scriptures and then cross references to related Bible passages that relates to what we are reading, helpful and informative study notes, key word bullet points to help us as its reader identify significantly important words; maps, charts, illustrations and photos, and a favorite of mine, word studies such as is found on page 8 for the word "day." The HCSB provides a word study of the word so that we get an accurate understanding of just what the word "day" means in the Hebrew.
I am thrilled to have a copy of the Holman Christian Standard Study Bible and know I will be reading it and referring to it often in my study of the Word. I encourage you to check it out. I think you will like what you see and will want to add it to your library as well.
I have received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher, Holman Bible Publishers, for reviewing it.
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Tremendous Resource
A good study bible can make a tremendous difference in a person's life. The Apostle Peter himself acknowledged that there are things written in the Bible which can be difficult to understand (2 Peter 3.15-16). The danger in the difficulty is that we can twist and distort the meaning unintentionally or fall prey to those who do so intentionally. The way to protect against that is to have strong, clear and faithful preaching from a pastor and bible study teacher; having elders who know the Word and are able to teach (Titus 1.9); and possessing a solid study bible.
The Holman Christian Standard Bible has been a translation valued by many since its inception for its clarity, simplicity, and faithfulness to the original text. It is appropriate that they have now released an edition filled with study notes from well-known and respected scholars in addition to the many helpful notes, study guides, maps, diagrams, pictures and resources. Nearly every page is filled with beautiful, full-color photos which really help to bring the Scriptures to life. The text itself is colored in such a way that finding corresponding cross-references, footnotes or explanations is easy so that reading and understanding the actual text of Scripture is much more seamless.
Also, as a student of the original languages, I love seeing regular boxes in the footnotes which contain key Greek or Hebrew words transliterated and explained. This addition is like combining a concordance into the notes and references so that the reader can more easily and quickly dig deeper into the passage at hand.
Our Protestant forebears - the Reformers - understood, defended and - i some cases - died for their conviction that all of God's people needed unfettered access to his Word. This heritage has been in great peril for a few decades now due to the vast biblical illiteracy even among Evangelicals. However, in his kindness, God has lead brilliant, faithful men to the task of aiding believers in their understanding of the Bible. I believe that the HCSB Study Bible is a gift to his people. It is a beautiful, easy-to-read and helpful resource for all Christians. May it have a wide reading and be used to change many lives for years to come!
NOTE: In accordance with the regulations of the Federal Trade Commission I would like to state that I received a complementary copy of the aforementioned text for the purposes of review. I was not required to furnish a positive review.
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Study Bible
Our Son-In-Law was very pleased with this choice. He loved it and uses it to teach with, and share with his class.
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Beautiful and accurate
The HCSB Study Bible is 2272 pages long (plus a few maps). As expected, the translation is the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) version. It ranks well and rivals the ESV in both exegetical accuracy and literary quality. Some of its unique features are:
* Its translation of yahweh as "Yahweh" (instead of LORD) in the OT when referring to the personal name of God
* The translation of doulos as "slave" instead of "servant" or "bondservant" in the New Testament
* The translation of christos as "Messiah" in the New Testament, whenever referring to the Jewish expectation of the Messiah (e.g. Matt. 16:18)
* Capitalized pronouns when referring to God
* The use of contractions in direct discourse (e.g. "let's go" in Mark 1:38)
* A wonderful feature called bullet notes (small bullets next to key words that may be unfamiliar, pointing you to a glossary of common biblical terms; e.g. 'propitiation' in Rom. 3:25).
* A willingness to alter familiar passages for the sake of accuracy. (e.g. "for God loved the world in this way" in John 3:16.).
* An innovative approach to Bible translation called "optimal equivalence," which retains the literal wording of Scripture except in cases where the idea is not easily conveyed in English. Then, the HCSB opts for a more "dynamic" translation to the text. This can really aid in reading, understanding, and memorizing the text.
* A second edition in 2009 which further improved the translation and corrected a few unfortunate choices by the original translation team.
Additional tools include thorough study notes, charts, maps, word studies, architectural illustrations, timelines, photos, and over 25 essays by renowned scholars such as Daniel Wallace, Bruce Ware, and Kenneth Kitchen. Book introductions are helpful, though not quite as exhaustive as the MacArthur Study Bible or ESV Study Bible.
The theological viewpoint of the notes and essays are conservative, and lean dispensational. This is a positive feature that distinguishes it from the ESV Study Bible. But regardless of one's ecclesiology or eschatology, every Bible student will find a strong commitment to Scripture. In his opening comments, the General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard writes,
"The goal of each tool in this study Bible, whether notes, essays, book introductions, maps, charts, or the online study component (hcsbstudybible.com), is to serve the text of Scripture by bringing to light facts that aid comprehension. As servants to the text, the study tools are designed to keep the focus on Scripture and never on the too.ls themselves. Practically speaking this approach is demonstrated by the fact that the text of Scripture is never positioned beneath a study tool. The uppermost feature on any given page is the text of Scripture itself. Theologically speaking our text-centric approach is reflected in the fact that each of our contributors honors the Bible as God's inspired and inerrant Word."
The HCSB Study Bible has the most effective use of color I've ever seen in a Bible translation (at least since the days of illuminated manuscripts). Book introductions are printed on pages that resemble ancient parchment. Verse numbers are marked in a subtle blue, pericope headings appear in brown, and the marginal notes are set apart in a tan. Holman has long featured some of the best maps available in their Holman Bible Atlas, and these maps look great in the HCSB Study Bible, though the font is a bit small. Font size of the biblical text is easy on the eye, and the genuine leather edition feels comfortable and sturdy.
While there are already some great study Bibles on the market, I believe the HCSB Study Bible makes a valuable contribution to our study of God's Word, and would heartily recommend it.
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Excellent Study Bible
This study Bible is well balanced with study notes, charts, maps and pictures. I would recommend for any serious study of the Bible.
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Excellent Bible
I love this version of the Bible. As a study Bible, it is fine. Decent information, worthwhile notes, interesting definitions of ancient Greek/Hebrew, and very interesting commentaries throughout. Not the best I have ever used, but it has become my Sunday Bible due to the version and the ease of use. I recommend it- maybe more for the Christian who already has a decent understanding of the Bible than the beginner.
