Product Description

Nothing has been spared in making the Signature Series MacArthur Study Bible.

John MacArthur has compiled more than 20,000 study notes, a 200-page topical index, and numerous charts, maps, outlines, and articles to create The MacArthur Study Bible. No other study Bible does such a thorough job of explaining the historical context, unfolding the meaning of the text, and placing it within a theological framework.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1400744 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Leather Bound
• 2240 pages

Customer Reviews

Caveat Emptor
This review pertains to the Signature Series Calfskin (ISBN: 071801099X).

The MacArthur Study Bible provides solid, conservative notes and helps in a Bible featuring the New King James Version (NKJV), a reliable, readable translation from good underlying texts.

Unfortunately, Nelson is probably the worst American bible publisher in terms of production quality (processes and materials). Practically nothing they produce is signature bound (smyth-sewn) and if you get a year of heavy use out of one of their bibles before the pages begin falling out, you are most fortunate. I was very excited when I discovered this edition was going to be released in the Signature Series-I have a KJV Study Bible in the Signature Series and it is excellent all around.

For some reason Nelson has chosen to use the same cheap Bible paper in the MacArthur SS as they do in all their other editions. It has a glossy sheen to it and throws considerable glare when read under an artificial light. I can't use a Bible with this paper, which means Zondervan and Nelson are out as publishers for me. My KJV Study Bible SS uses a fine French paper which is wonderful and I don't know why Nelson didn't use a quality paper in this "Nothing has been spared" bible-surely paper is a significant component. I really believe this represents an ethical problem for Nelson as they are charging $199 (MSRP) for this Bible and only giving you a calfskin cover for that price. It seems unconscionable to me. Also, the binding itself is defective as there is significant "puckering" of the paper at the point where the paper is sewn together. When you turn the pages they "crinkle" and have to be adjusted before they settle-absolutely inexcusable in a Bible at this price!

At any rate I will be sending this Bible back and won't be buying any Thomas Nelson products anytime soon.

Poor Quality
The MacArthur Study Bible provides solid, conservative notes and helps in a Bible featuring the New King James Version (NKJV), a reliable, readable translation from good underlying texts.

Nelson Publishers has chosen to use sub-standard materials in the production of this signature series bible. I have yet to see a single product they produce that is signature bound (smyth-sewn) and if I get 6 months of moderate use out of this bible before the pages begin falling out, I will be amazed! I was truly looking forward to receiving this signature series edition and was very disappointed when I received it.

Nelson has chosen to use sub standard materials and questionable workmanship (cheap) in their MacArthur Signature Series Bible. The paper has a glossy sheen and difficult to read under an artificial light. "Nothing has been spared" Well I disagree. The paper is cheap, the workmanship is sub-standard, and in my opinion many corners were cut in the production of this product.

In addition, the binding is defective and there is significant crumpling of the paper where the paper is sewn into the binding. When you turn the pages they crumple and must be adjusted before they settle Moreover, over 130 pages had actual creases in them-absolutely inexcusable in a Bible at this price!

I will be returning this Bible. Shame on you Thomas Nelson Publishers

Best study Bible
I had despaired of finding a study Bible with quality leather until I saw this one. The price of this Bible is well worth the cost because it is virtually impossible to find a quality leather study bible with fine binding for less than $100. I was so exited to have found his, and thrilled with what I received. Not only is the leather and binding excellent, but the notes are nearly verse by verse. He is scholarly, his notes are fabulous, text includes subtitles, key words are bolded in his notes, and chapter outlines are very well done, which I find very helpful, especially in some of the Old Testament. The font is also very easy on the eyes; even the notes have a good font-not small. This one is nearly like a Bible and commentary 'rolled into one'.This is a NKJV Bible, which is my favorite translation.This is a 'black letter' edition rather than Christ's words in red, which is fine with me, but mention this to give as many details as possible for those considering purchasing this 'work of art'. After reading his book 'hard to believe', I was sold on him. Some were upset that He espouses a cessationist view (many gifts of the spirit ceased)but his cessationist view seems to me to be a moderate one. While I am a moderate non-cessationist, any study Bible reflects the author's opinion, and he presents his opinions well. This is hands down the best study Bible I have ever seen. I would give anything to meet this fabulous servant of God who knows what it means to 'take up your cross and follow Him'.