The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version

Reviews

Mr. C. Bleakney

Finally, to quote from this Bible an end note titled "To The Reader,"The Bible carries its full message, not to those who regard it simply as a noble literary message heritage of the past or who wish to use it to enhance political purposes and advance otherwise desirable goals, but to all persons and communities who read it so that they may discern and understand what God is saying to them. I have enjoyed reading the preface and have been assured of the methods used in Biblical Study. Study Bibles aren't as helpful as good commentaries but they *do* give one a good place to start in answering questions one might have about the text. Now, I've updated to the Fifth Edition and I'm liking it so far.

Richard

Paper has a tendency to crease easy. To conclude: I will be buying a further copy of the Bible in Hardback as the paperback version is just too flimsy and will not hold out the usage this Study Bible deserves! everything I expected and more. It is the hope and prayer of the translators that this version of the Bible may continue to hold a large place in congregational life and to speak to all readers, young and old alike, helping them to understand and believe and respond to its message.