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Summary: Superb Translation, Excellent Notes
Review: New convert or seasoned Christian, serious seeker or casually curious -- this is a fine Bible to own and to read. The genuine leather edition is supple and well made. The spine is Smythe-sewn, not stuck together with glue, as many Bibles are today, even expensive ones. Because the signatures are sewn together at the spine, this Bible will lie flat when it is open. The text is printed in clear, readable type that is large enough to read without squinting. The notes are generous and are likewise set in larger type than the majority of study Bible notes.The only weakness I see worthy of comment is that this edition does not have the helpful translators' notes in the margins. But all the other fine features are there. It has the finest book outlines, both at the introduction of each book and repeated as headers throughout the text, that I have seen in any other Bible.
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Summary: Not genuine leather
Review: The ads do not tell you that this is a bonded leather Bible. However, it is indeed bonded and not genuine. I bought two of these thinking I was buying genuine leather as gifts, only to find that I had purchased bonded leather Bibles, which do not hold up half as well as genuine leather. Heavy users should always purchase genuine leather, as bonded leather soon begins to tear at the corners.
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Summary: Not genuine leather
Review: The ads do not tell you that this is a bonded leather Bible. However, it is indeed bonded and not genuine. I bought two of these thinking I was buying genuine leather as gifts, only to find that I had purchased bonded leather Bibles, which do not hold up half as well as genuine leather. Heavy users should always purchase genuine leather, as bonded leather soon begins to tear at the corners.
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Summary: Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Bible
Review: The Ryrie NEW AMERICAN STANDARD is the MOST ACCURATE English Bible that we have available to us to date. It is an excellent study Bible with a good concordance and much more. The most important feature of this Bible is that it is a "word-for-word" translation of the original manuscripts. It is easy to read, clear, and concise. Also, there are maps, word descriptions, references to historical events, and records that concur and validate the Word.
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Summary: Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Bible
Review: The Ryrie NEW AMERICAN STANDARD is the MOST ACCURATE English Bible that we have available to us to date. It is an excellent study Bible with a good concordance and much more. The most important feature of this Bible is that it is a "word-for-word" translation of the original manuscripts. It is easy to read, clear, and concise. Also, there are maps, word descriptions, references to historical events, and records that concur and validate the Word.
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Summary: Simply Outstanding
Review: The study Bible is simply one of the best on the market. The running commentary is outstanding as Charles Ryrie tries to present fair and balanced notes as to what the verses or the text is trying to communicate. On some passages, such as Genesis 6, he will provide serval diferent understandings of the passage, giving a broad education to the reader."A Synopsis of Bible Doctrine" is this study bible's strongest suite. It is easy to understand and would be a plus for any new Christian who is unfamilar with Christian doctrine. Except for a couple of places, Ryrie tries to present an objective look at doctrines. The section "The Doctrine of Future Things" is really good considering that Ryrie was dispensationalist, yet, he provides a quick refernce for all the major views: Pre-,Post-, and A-, millennialists are described. There are other sections which make this study Bible the standard which others should be measured: Sections on the meaning of salavtion, archaelogy, and church history are easy to read and yet very informative. Simply the study Bible that set the standard for others to follow.
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Summary: Simply Outstanding
Review: The study Bible is simply one of the best on the market. The running commentary is outstanding as Charles Ryrie tries to present fair and balanced notes as to what the verses or the text is trying to communicate. On some passages, such as Genesis 6, he will provide serval diferent understandings of the passage, giving a broad education to the reader. "A Synopsis of Bible Doctrine" is this study bible's strongest suite. It is easy to understand and would be a plus for any new Christian who is unfamilar with Christian doctrine. Except for a couple of places, Ryrie tries to present an objective look at doctrines. The section "The Doctrine of Future Things" is really good considering that Ryrie was dispensationalist, yet, he provides a quick refernce for all the major views: Pre-,Post-, and A-, millennialists are described. There are other sections which make this study Bible the standard which others should be measured: Sections on the meaning of salavtion, archaelogy, and church history are easy to read and yet very informative. Simply the study Bible that set the standard for others to follow.
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Summary: Great Study Bible
Review: This Bible has been a great help to me and my personal studies. It is thorough and very easy to understand. When studying I use this as a comparisson tool to other versions to see the difference in the "word to word" translation as opposed to the "though for thought". Excellent selection
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