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Summary: Unmatched Annotated NRSV
Review: For those who use the NRSV (regarded by many scholars as the best modern translation of the Bible), the choice of study Bibles is relatively easy. Only three are worth mentioning: "The Access Study Bible" (Oxford), "The Oxford Annotated Bible" (Oxford), and "The Cambridge Annotated Study Bible" (CUP). All three are produced by internationally renowned scholars and are generally excellent. What makes "The Cambridge Annotated Study Bible" superior?The Bible includes several scholarly essays together with concise but penetrating introductions to biblical books. In addition is a valuable glossary of key biblical words, chronological tables, a synopsis of the Gospels, and beautifully produced maps. Add to that a comprehensive cross-reference system and annotations by the editor, Howard Clark Kee, now Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Herein lies the strength of the Bible. The annotations are brilliant, penetrating, and creative - a must for serious students of the Bible. Had I been aware of the quality of the commentary, I would have purchased the Bible when it was first published in 1993. Although largely the work of one man, the work is not in any way idiosyncratic or biased, but reflects scholarly consensus. Those who already own a copy of the other study Bibles, may want to purchased "The Cambridge Annotated Study Bible" if only for the strength of the annotations. Finally a word about the layout. The biblical text is in two columns with cross-references running down the spine of the Bible. The annotations run on the far right and far left of each page, and sometimes at the bottom. In a perfect world Cambridge might have chosen a larger size font to make for greater ease of reading, although the layout is very elegant with plenty of wide spaces for personal annotations and the quality of the printing truly exceptional. The 1999 printing has been done on a better quality paper than the 1993 edition.
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Summary: At least the Scriptures are True
Review: Good Bible for an accurate version in modern English. Dont care for the "gender inclusive" part, but they mostly dont cause any problems. Good room for notetaking. I like the NRSV cause I was raised on King James, and this is close to King James, but much easier to read and understand. The annotated parts are rubbish. Obviously written by a liberal "unbeliever". No wonder the evangelicals use mostly King James and the New International Version. The only folks who use this version are the liberal mainline denominations. Too bad. I love this version.
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Summary: At least the Scriptures are True
Review: Good Bible for an accurate version in modern English. Dont care for the "gender inclusive" part, but they mostly dont cause any problems. Good room for notetaking. I like the NRSV cause I was raised on King James, and this is close to King James, but much easier to read and understand. The annotated parts are rubbish. Obviously written by a liberal "unbeliever". No wonder the evangelicals use mostly King James and the New International Version. The only folks who use this version are the liberal mainline denominations. Too bad. I love this version.
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Summary: Great version
Review: I have found this Bible very helpful for personal study, forleading Bible studies in my congregation and for sermonpreparation. For me, the cross-references, annotations, and other helps are more useful than those found in the SBL, or Oxford annotated NRSV Bibles. I purchased a copy of this Bible in 1995. Within three months, other editions of the NRSV were on the bookcase in my office gathering dust. If your looking for one NRSV Bible, I recommend this edition.
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Summary: Great version
Review: I love this version of the bible because it stays very close to the original word while still being easy to read. The notes in this bible are bad and so I only use this bible for note taking. This is a great note bible with a great translation.
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