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The Apologetics Study Bible: Understand Why You Believe
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Product Description
- Chuck Colson
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7346 in Books
- Published on: 2007-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 2048 pages
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Interesting contributors, fine articles, good binding
I must admit my biases up front. I lean towards a presuppositional apologetic. Seemingly, I would take issue with many of the articles, but I really don't. The editors sought those who are recognized in the evangelical world for the skill in both philosophical theology and applying the bible to tough questions. They did not let us down.
Pros of the Study Bible:
1. Some of the articles are simply outstanding. I can't say more. The ones by Frame, Russell Moore, Copan, and Walt Kaiser are quite good.
2. The study notes are decent, if one understands the context. It is not aiming to give an exposition of each passage, but to focus on the apologetical application of passages. Still, it gives interesting historical, archeological, and contra-cultist insights. Interestingly as a side-note, the Study Bible takes a premillennial approach to Revelation 20.
3. Wide margins. I applaud the formatters on this one. This bible has wider-margins than most. This was a huge plus in my opinion. One can legibly write thorough notes in the margin.
Cons:
1. Some of the study notes take an almost facile approach to some really hard questions. But this doesn't happen too often.
Neutral:
The translation is the Holman Christian Standard Bible. This should be evaluated independently of the Study Bible. I sort of like the translation.
The notes of the study bible take a mildly Calvinistic slant. It is not as Calvinistic as R.C. Sproul but is more Calvinistic than Geisler, Moreland, and Lane Craig (even though the last three are contributors).
I have the hardback quality. The binding is very good and quite durable. I thoroughly recommend this study bible.
Very, Very Well Done
I have eagerly awaited the Apologetics Study Bible, and so it arrived in many bookstores last week. It is available in hardback, black bonded, brown bonded, black genuine and brown genuine leather. I initally wanted the brown genuine leather, but the artwork inside the bible appears to be black and silver, which did not go as well with the very dark brown leather; so, I chose the black. The black has silver page edges and a good-lengthed black and a silver ribbon marker. The binding is sewn; not glued. The print is very good, my guess is 10 or 10.5. It is a black letter edition( YES!!!!!!), so words in the New Testament are NOT in red. The Bible contains annotations, which are very helpful, doctrinal articles, in-text maps, and wonderful charts (in colour) in the back with compares traditional Christian doctrine with world religions, and also with cults. This is an excellent Bible to have as it necessarily builds up one's faith along with traditional orthodoxy. The Holman Christian Standard Bible uses what is termed, 'optimal equivalence.' It is much more literal than the NIV, but more readable than the ESV. I have only heard/read good things about the HCSB. This is a definite to-have Bible.(Note: The HCSB is under revision, completing in 2009. Look for discounts soon on all first-edition HCSBs)
A much needed study Bible for our modern day!
I do not believe it is necessary to continually repeat what has already been said. Stephen Donahue and J. Bradford's comments below mine do more than enough justice to this Bible. HOWEVER, they left one thing out that I believe is an incredible attribute to this study Bible:
THROUGHOUT the Bible, there are gray-inserted boxes in the text that are titled "Twisted Scriptures". The verse is named and then the authors will tell how other religions (Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.) have distorted these certain passages due to a misunderstanding of the text. They do the same thing for certain Christian movements and some denominations. I believe this is a truly fabulous addition because one can see where so many people have gone wrong with the exact text in front of them and a possible solution/rebuttal towards those who use it as such. This becomes a great help in regards to trying to remain orthodox, without being thrown off by some passages that have (due to lack of education, ignorance, harmful bias, etc.,) made others stray from correct teachings. And regardless if some may disagree with the author's comment, it still delivers an edifying note and makes one aware of a "problem" that they never would have known before.
An essential study Bible for laymen and even Pastor's and students. I don't usually get excited or impressed by new "study" Bibles, but this one does deliver a package that no other Bible has yet to do!
