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Sep 12, 2008
Maureen
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What did I NOT learn from this book?
This is the version of the Bible that I now use, and of the Bibles I have owned, it is the most useful. There are a number of essays at the beginning and end of the book, color maps, timelines, and all sorts of other information. Each chapter of the Bible is preceded by an introduction, placing the writing in a historical context. There are extensive footnotes on every page, explaining unfamiliar words and concepts, citing other scriptures where More...
This is the version of the Bible that I now use, and of the Bibles I have owned, it is the most useful. There are a number of essays at the beginning and end of the book, color maps, timelines, and all sorts of other information. Each chapter of the Bible is preceded by an introduction, placing the writing in a historical context. There are extensive footnotes on every page, explaining unfamiliar words and concepts, citing other scriptures where More...
Feb 01, 2009
Dylan
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Jul 25, 2011
Karen
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"A man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest." -- Paul Simon
Anyway . . .
This is what I like about The New Oxford Annotated Bible:
1. At the beginning of each book, you get a very detailed, literary, historical, and theological criticism. This is useful in understanding the context, which is imperative when reading The Bible appropriately.
2. The footnotes are incredible. It goes into explanation of word choices and translational is More...
Anyway . . .
This is what I like about The New Oxford Annotated Bible:
1. At the beginning of each book, you get a very detailed, literary, historical, and theological criticism. This is useful in understanding the context, which is imperative when reading The Bible appropriately.
2. The footnotes are incredible. It goes into explanation of word choices and translational is More...
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Mar 04, 2009
Liz
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This is by far my favorite translation, and it's filled with things that would make KJV/NIV-clutching conservative fundamentalists grit their teeth and howl with rage, i.e. the Apocrypha and (accurate) historical and linguistic footnotes. Large and unwieldy, sure, but this is an excellent reference for lay(wo)men and students alike.
Also, I find it hilarious that people are slapping their anti-Christianity reviews on this particular translation, seeing as how it's used primarily by m More...
Also, I find it hilarious that people are slapping their anti-Christianity reviews on this particular translation, seeing as how it's used primarily by m More...
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May 03, 2011
Dont you think its good to have some religon in your life now and then? It can solve problems, give you guidence, and bestow confidence when you need it most.
Like everytime i read some of the pages in the bible, i feel conforted knowing that someone is watching over me from afar. The stories, even at the start of the book, amazes me with all the miricles and blessings being proformed. You can never really get a sense of where you came from or how everything else came into being witho More...
Like everytime i read some of the pages in the bible, i feel conforted knowing that someone is watching over me from afar. The stories, even at the start of the book, amazes me with all the miricles and blessings being proformed. You can never really get a sense of where you came from or how everything else came into being witho More...
Jan 15, 2009
Karianna
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If I could have given this half a star I would have. On top of multiple historical inaccuracies most of what is written has been proven to have belonged to previously existing religious cultures such as the Norse, Druid, and Egyptian people. I must admit though, after reading it through the first time and vomiting, I went back the second time from a non-biased point of view and looked at it in a professional capacity and can easily see how it led to the bloodiest, most violent culture in human h
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Aug 15, 2011
Emily
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April 11, 2011 The Book of Luke from this edition of the Bible
I love Luke, because of its equal treatment of men and women and also because it's the Gospel that, to me, most brings Jesus to life, stressing his "human-ness." My guess is that if Jesus came back today, he'd be weeping over the fact that 2000 years ago he tried to teach us about love, and we still haven't gotten it.
April 15, 2011 The Book of Genesis from this edition of the Bible
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I love Luke, because of its equal treatment of men and women and also because it's the Gospel that, to me, most brings Jesus to life, stressing his "human-ness." My guess is that if Jesus came back today, he'd be weeping over the fact that 2000 years ago he tried to teach us about love, and we still haven't gotten it.
April 15, 2011 The Book of Genesis from this edition of the Bible
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Jul 05, 2009
I'm in a Sunday School project to read through the bible in 90 days (using NRSV, but not the apocrypha). I've read most of the Bible already, and could tell you about just about all of the books in it, but have never read it all the way through from one end to the other. I consider myself very well informed on the content of the Bible; nevertheless, this project has been, to my very great and pleasant surprise, very interesting and exciting. (Religiously, I am very "liberal" -- I be
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May 14, 2011
…Pretty hilarious, to me, as well to anybody it should be, to write a review of this book. One can either be blindly and blithely subjective or conjecture that the book already is a review, of sorts. This one’s going to take a while for me to read. It’s already been a while. I’ve been at it, off and on, for about six months and am only on the second book of Chronicles, so far. In case anyone’s never read, the OT’s a real laugh-riot; really leaving one with insight in these “center-right” ti
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Jan 03, 2009
Adam
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It took a year, but I read the whole thing. Okay, not the apocrypha, but all the canonical stuff. Although the pace required breadth over depth, the overall experience was very enriching. I liked steeping myself in scripture almost every day and getting a bird's eye view of God's promises, his plans for Israel and the prophecies fulfilled in Jesus. Some of my favorite books were Ecclesiastes, which is packed with philosophy and world-weary wisdom, Romans, which covers an amazing amount of doctr
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Mar 28, 2010
Fran
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This version is my personal favorite. It conforms with modern English usage without sacrificing the literary qualities of its predecessor - the King James version. I've used this study Bible it countless occasions, be it the School of Workers in the Jesus Lord of Host church in Quezon City, in Community Christian Church in Balanga City, or in Urasa Christian Church in Niigata, Japan. The scholarly introduction on each book will make your study time a whole lot easier!
Mar 19, 2009
Robert
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This rating applies also to the Oxford Study Bible, which I used until this title was issued, incorporating most of what that contained. An excellent bible that actually puts its content in context. Shocking! It puts one in danger of understanding what's written instead of quoting random sentences (the natural consequence of numbering all of them) to support whatever one happens to want to coat with the sheen of divine approval.
Nov 28, 2011
Gaye
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I took a class at church back in late August called The Bible in 90 Days. This was not a study class since if you stopped to study what you were reading you would NOT finish in 90 days! I read the Contemporary English Version during the Old Testament. I then switched between The Message and The New Living Translation while reading the New Testament. Great class - great book.
Apr 29, 2011
Kajah
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Reviewing the literature within seems kind of pointless, so I'm reviewing the edition itself, which is, if you're going to take the plunge and read this compilation, I would recommend you use this highly comprehensive version that includes the Apocrypha. There are plenty of supplementary essays and introductions that are generally from a scholarly perspective, as are the copious footnotes.
Dec 21, 2010
Elusivej
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I actually read all the way through the Catholic Student Bible (the one we used in my high school) but I prefer this edition because of the fabulous annotations. As a nonbeliever I really enjoyed reading this book (more accurately, these books) for the stories which I read as mythology and the incalculable effect they have had on literature.
Aug 15, 2011
Charlene
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One forgets, or maybe never really realizes how beautiful a lot of the writing in the Bible is, I bought this after a close friend died and I really felt in need of spiritual sustenance, I am presently reading my way through Isaiah - a chapter or verse a day - and it is really beautiful. Also interesting to realize how many colloquialisms and common phrases in use today come from the bible - eg "Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die," Isiaiah, 22.13
And with the annotations, or More...
And with the annotations, or More...
Apr 14, 2011
switching over to this for my New Testament study this year. Opening my KJV with columns and footnotes makes me want to just skim it and get it over with, like pulling a band aid. I'm hoping the novelty of this will get me through the rest of the NT. That's probably terrible to say, but whatever, you do what you got to do.
Jan 09, 2012
I'll have to check this out for my next read through of the Bible. I've read multiple versions but do not believe I have ever made it through the NRSV, and of course I'm sure the notes will offer a different (and probably decisviely more liberal) perspective than the notes in most of the study Bibles I have read.
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Dec 21, 2011
Hannah
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Excellent scholars bible, I would definitely recommend this particular one for students majoring in religious studies (even minoring or taking fewer courses). The extra-canonical books have given this particular version an amazing insight into the canonized scripture, which coincides with the five books of the law.
Apr 11, 2010
Kari
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This is the version we read with Ralph Williams at U of M(ichigan). Mine is underlined, starred, scribbled in, highlighted, sticky-noted, and dog-eared. But it's been AWOL for the past 4 years - got lost in the shuffle during the pregnancy-from-hell & the farmhouse renovation. I really miss it.
Jul 19, 2009
Jaedyn
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I read the entire book...annotations and all a few times. It is fascinating what one can learn and see what multiple religions take from the book as well. I'm a dork that loves contradition, and this one's got it, simply because of translations.
May 28, 2009
Catherine
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Extremely thorough edition of the Bible, including the ancient apocrypha. The apocrypha includes assumed stories about the childhood and early miracles of Jesus Christ. This will capture any individual of religious interest.
Oct 15, 2011
David
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The Bible is a treasure trove of great stories, moral teachings, and a major source of Western culture. The Oxford version is not the one I have read but it appears to be a great source of supplementary information.
Jan 05, 2012
I'm taking a philosophy class next semester called Loopholes in the Bible.
At a young age (middle school), I figured out I was an atheist, and haven't touched the bible since. Should be an interesting class!
At a young age (middle school), I figured out I was an atheist, and haven't touched the bible since. Should be an interesting class!
Feb 03, 2009
Roland
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This is a relatively complete edition of this popular book. If you've read other copies growing up and consider yourself a religious person, this is the edition you should buy.
Aug 08, 2011
Glitnir
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Plenty of notes on translation and historical context. A strangely enlightening read; enlightening about why there's so much controversy over the messages contained within.
Nov 30, 2009
Wolf
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No one should own a bible.
If you must, use this one. It's rather well translated and the notes are excellent.
A warning- keep out of the reach of children and the gullible.
If you must, use this one. It's rather well translated and the notes are excellent.
A warning- keep out of the reach of children and the gullible.
May 11, 2011
Kara
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"by Anonymous"...that's one way to deal with that question, Goodreads! Used it through all my introductory classes and never needed another one. It works.
