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The Reformation Study Bible: English Standard Version
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Average Rating:  out of 62 Reviews
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Price: $39.99
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Sale: $84.19
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Manufacturer: P & R Publishing
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780875526430
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Published by Ligonier Ministries General Editor-R. C. Sproul
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Publisher: P & R Publishing
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Dewey Decimal Number: 220
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Publication Date: 2005-02-16
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Reading Level: 1948
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Description: During the Reformation, a renewed interest in Scripture brought great light to the church and the world. In The Reformation Study Bible, general editor R. C. Sproul aims to present the light of the Reformation anew by combining an accessible translation with study notes that stand firmly in the theological tradition of the Reformation. No other study Bible gives the reader more assistance in understanding the great doctrines and themes of the Christian faith as found in the Scriptures. Extensive notes have been researched and written by a team of more than fifty scholars, including J. I. Packer, James Boice, and Wayne Grudem. All Christians that want to dig deeper in their study of Scripture will appreciate the bible’s many features, including section introductions, book introductions and outlines, comments on the biblical text, theological notes, charts, in-text maps, and cross-references. The first study bible based on the English Standard Version, The Reformation Study Bible is the perfect choice for men and women that want to study God’s word in a language they can understand. Features - Thousands of study notes crucial to an in-depth study of biblical passages, verses, and words
- 96 notes on central doctrinal teachings of Scripture
- Introductions to the seven groups of biblical books, an introduction to the intertestamental period, and book introductions and outlines that detail the background, structure, and meaning of the biblical text
- Written by 48 scholars, including Sinclair Ferguson, Dennis Johnson, Simon Kistemaker, Willem VanGemeren, and Gordon Wenham.
- Edited by R. C. Sproul, assisted by Bruce Waltke (OT editor), Moises Silva (NT editor), James Boice, Edmund Clowney, and others.
- 19 in-text maps help readers follow Bible geography
- 12 charts aid visually oriented readers
- Center-column cross-references
- Concordance to the ESV
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Still a favorite after early 4 years |
Date: 2008-12-26 |
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Details: I purchased this Study Bible in February or March of 2005 and I initially based that purchase on R. C. Sproul being the General Editor. Much was expected of this Study Bible and it has far exceeded my expectations. The Revised Standard Version had a great deal to recommend it and it was a shame that liberal overreach caused it to (in some cases literally) go down in flames because of its unwillingness to deal properly with the virgin birth. What the ESV did was take the RSV and make it what the RSV should have been. It is very readable but still retains an elevated style worthy of the King James tradition. As an essentially literal translation, it avoids the shortcomings of the NIV which is a dynamic equivalence translation theory Bible.
The footnotes in this SB are helpful but not as extensive as the ESV Study Bible. This SB is open about its Reformed position in the tradition of John Calvin, something that is easy to pick up just by reading the list of contributors, many of whom come from Westminster Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and other seminaries with a similar viewpoint. From the perspective of a Sunday School teacher, I have found the Theological Notes on such subjects as The Fall, Covenant of Grace, Original Sin and Total Depravity, The Trinity, Election and Reprobation, The Atonement, Resurrection and Glorification and literally dozens of other articles to be most helpful. All those matters of course point to the sovereignty of God.
Recently, I purchased the ESV Study Bible and my initial response to it is very positive although I have not read enough to write a review. However, I can speak with certainty when I say that the Reformation Study Bible will not remain on the bookshelf but will continue to be used by me in my study and teaching. I consider myself blessed to have both of these volumes.
On less substantive matters, I much prefer the print in the Reformation Study Bible since it is larger than the ESV Study Bible. Some reviewers have commented on the quality of the leather used in this Study Bible and have suggested purchasing a hard bound version. I own the hard bound version and have not found the outside cover to be very durable. But for the wonders of heavy duty tape applied by my wife, I am not certain this book would still be together. I say, get the leather.
Samuel J. Orr, III |
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Review Summary: Most informative bible information |
Date: 2008-09-23 |
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Details: This bible has by far the most interesting, informative, and accurate commentary notes of any bible I have ever owned. It gives an excellent perspective of the text from a reformed viewpoint. I highly recommend it. If there would be any negative comments, it would be that the page paper is a little thin for my preference. But, the content far outweighs that negative. |
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Review Summary: Not bad but didn't meet expectations |
Date: 2008-09-20 |
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Details: I'm a regular reader of RC Sproul's books and Ligonier publications, such as TableTalk. I was expecting much more depth in this Bible. The notes don't have much substance overall, especially on passages critical to reformed theology. The articles are better. Maps and charts are limited for a study Bible. It's not bad, but if you are expecting a work comparable to Ligonier standards, you might be a little disappointed. |
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Review Summary: Recycled Study Bible |
Date: 2008-09-10 |
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Details: I was realy looking forward to reading this study bible. I started with the introduction and was instantly struck by its familiarity. I pulled my NKJV New Geneva Study bible off the shelf and started comparing them side by side. The introduction, chapter introductions, sidebars etc. are identical. Even the footnotes are the same apart from an occaisional variation in the bold footnote heading. Not surprisingly, the list of contributors is also identical. Apart from the actual ESV translation, this bible is the same as my 1995 New Geneva Study Bible. The only other difference is that my 1995 edition has four short articles at the end.
I was hoping for something new, but I was disappointed. If you don't alread own the New Geneva Study bible, then this may work for you. But I will pick up a cheaper ESV edition, just for the translation. |
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Review Summary: The Current Standard |
Date: 2008-08-27 |
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Details: First off, let me make clear that no study notes are perfect, only the word of God is. But with that being said, this is an amazing bible. With the best modern english translation, ESV, R.C. Sproul adds tons of great articles and study notes from the reformed perspective. I'd say the best bible on the market until the ESV Study Bible from Crossway comes out October 15, 2008. |
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