The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Augmented Third Edition, New Revised Standard Version, Indexed
Average Rating: out of 137 Reviews
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Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
EAN (European Article Number): 9780195288810
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition: 3 Thumbed
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
Publication Date: 2007-04-20
Reading Level: 2432
Description: Countless students, professors and general readers alike have relied upon The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha for essential scholarship and guidance to the world of the Bible. Now the Augmented Third Edition adds to the established reputation of this premier academic resource. A wealth of new maps, charts, and diagrams further clarify information found in the scripture pages. In addition, section introductions have been expanded and the book introductions have been made more uniform in order to enhance their utility. Of course, the Augmented Third Edition retains the features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot of the pages, in-text background essays, charts, and maps, a page number-keyed index of all the study materials in the volume, and Oxford's renowned Bible maps. This timely edition maintains and extends the excellence the Annotated's users have come to expect, bringing still more insights, information, and approaches to bear upon the understanding of the biblical text.
Details: I first bought this Bible for a biblical literature class and although I thought it was bulky to carry around, the notes are the best I have seen other than Harper Collins study notes. The are accessible for Bible scholars who are at beginning and advanced levels. I have since gifted this NRSV version to family and friends who are interested in studying the Bible in depth.
If you are looking for a great study Bible, but not exactly the best "on-the-go" size then I would strongly recommend this Bible to you.
Review Summary: GREAT BIBLE RESOURCE
Date: 2008-09-30
Details: When you wish to learn the biblical meaning of strange passages this is the book for you.
Review Summary: Well Organized
Date: 2008-08-27
Details: The information is concisely presented without going into a lot of detail. However there is certainly depth. Good cross-referencing is a key factor in my decision to recommending this great study bible volume.
Review Summary: A very liberal and PC study Bible
Date: 2008-07-28
Details: The Bible commentaries are written from a decidedly liberal theological perspective. It is obvious that the authors believe the Bible is just a product of ancient myths and storytelling. They disbelieve miracles and explain away prophecy by assigning late dates for the books. Their notes are not balanced and really does not present opposing points of view or evidence to the contrary. More a work of anti-Christian and anti-Jewish propaganda than a balanced, scholarly work. Also, while it is not a bad translation, the NRSV does have some gender-neutrality inserted into it. All in all, I cannot recommend this study Bible. It reads like skeptics and non-believers wrote it. Instead, I would recommend the NIV Study Bible or NKJV Study Bible.
Review Summary: Great for students
Date: 2008-07-03
Details: I bought this book when I signed up for a class on the Bible as literature, and now I'm really glad I have a copy. The notes are outstanding, as are the overview sections of each book and the history. I like the binding, also - it always sits just right when you open it to a page.
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