Product Description

This study Bible provides a handbook for a solid defense of the accuracy, integrity, and inspiration of the Bible, a seven-day creation, and Jesus as God's incarnate son.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #642324 in Books
• Published on: 2006-02-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 2201 pages

Customer Reviews

Examination by an owner of the first Defender's Bible
I imagine that some people are wondering what's different about the New Defender's (ND) compared to the original Defender's (OD). Here is my examination.

-The Main Text: It's the same double column but with no center margin references. Thus the text seems larger. There seems to be a lot more editorial section headings. For example, each of the seven vials in Revelations are split into chunks of text with the corresponding headings (ex. "First Vial," "Second Vial," etc.). There are end-of-verse notes that direct the reader to related passages and define archaic words. The definition of archaic words and phrases might be helpful, but the text seems more cluttered because of the in-text reference marks. The definitions of archaic words seem fairly accurate and conservative (ex. "servants of righteousness" is NOT defined as "slaves of righteousness" as in modern Bibles, neither is "superstitious" defined as "religious" in Acts 17:22. BUT "world" is defined as "age" in numerous places {some Christian scholars argue that "aeon" means "world [as an aspect of time]"} and "dragon {tannin}" is sometimes defined as a contemporary animal {how unfortunate in a "creationist" Bible}, and "Lucifer" is defined as "literally, Day Star", however any KJV with the original translator notes would have this alternate definition for "Lucifer"). The definitions are given in British English (ex. "armour" instead of "armor"). The ND also retains italics indicating words supplied by the translators, whereas the OD does not. Exotic names are spelled out using the "self-pronouncing method" (ex. "Zedekiah" is "Zed-e-ki'-ah"). This might be helpful to some, but I found that it clutters the text. The OD text, which does not have in-text-references, italics, and self-pronouncing names, seems to flow better. If you're keen on readability, the OD might be better. If you're keen on information for study purposes or if you are new to KJV's archaisms the ND is might be better.

-Appendices: There are new sections (ex. "The Creationist Faith of Our Founding Fathers," and "A Creationist's Defense of the KJV"). Whereas the layout of the OD seems to have more white spaces (wasted spaces, perhaps) the new layout of the Appendices looks sleeker and compact. In defending the KJV in the appendix, Morris takes the moderate position that the KJV should be used because it's the most reliable and well-written translation available for English speakers today.

-Study Notes: The font is noticeably larger than that of the OD. In fact, the font size of the notes is the same as that of the main text. The majority of notes remain the same. Some new notes are added and some old notes are expanded. Whereas the OD has many pages with no notes (in certain parts of the Old Testament), the ND has notes on almost all the pages. There seems to be more notes on archeological discoveries. However, some alleged contradictions of numbers (ex. between 2 Chronicles 9:25 and 1 Kings 4:26), which could be resolved upon close examination, are still unfortunately explained away as scribal errors.

-Size of the Book: The ND is considerably thicker than the OD (the genuine leather edition is slightly over 1.5 inches {4cm} in thickness).

-Subjective Conclusion: The New Defender's is a better "study Bible" than the original Defender's. Yes, the main text is harder to read (not harder to see), but it contains more information. The study notes, since they are the same size and font as the main text, can sometimes overpower the main text, especially on a page where the notes take up most of the space on the page. I read another KJV with plain text and large font when I just want to read the main text. For study purposes, I make this New Defender's my primary choice.

One Great Bible and Study tool!!!!!!!
First off using the King James version is right on, it is a word for word translation and one of the best ever. The Bible includes the full king jams text, a presentation page, ton's of Notes from DR Henry M. Morris, many which clarify the text and others of a scientific nature. There are also sections in the appendix for the authenticity of the Biblical text; The Creation Vs. evolution debate as world views and where they lead; The logic behind Biblical creationism; A Historic Outline of the genesis; Explanation of scientific evidence proving recent Creation; Proof of the universality of the great flood; A listing of Bible believing Scientists; and many other help; As well as a concordance. This is a great Bible Version, A Great Study bible and also can be a great help in Apologetics (reaching the lost). I would Highly recommend this Bible.

Magnum Opus of Dr. Henry Morris
This study Bible is the lifetime achievement of the late Dr. Henry Morris of Creation Research in California. This edition is the 2nd edition that is several hundred pages longer and more comprehensive. He finished this work before he died and it is a work of art. The notes essentially are intelligent and fair commentaries on the Text of the KJV Bible, which text is set in easy to read format. The entire Bible is reader friendly and contemporary in visual appearance. The page notes under the text are detailed and comprehensive, not copying any other Study Bible. There is limited scientific vocabulary referring to weaknesses of pantheism and evolutionary theory, but Dr. Morris shines in his comments on New Age, cults, End-times [financial global controls-James chapter 5] etc. After the Bible text notes are dozens of pages of commentary on World Religions and current issues. The entire project is well-done, and any conservative-oriented theological student will be pleased. It is not a legalistic approach, but definitely a straightforward and no-compromise approach with deep intelligence [Dr. Morris had 3 Doctorates].