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The Reformation Study Bible: English Standard Version |
Author: Published by Ligonier Ministries General Editor-R. C. Sproul
Published: 2005-02-16 |
List price: $39.99
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Most informative bible information
This bible has by far the most interesting, informative, and accurate commentary notes of any bible I have ever owned. It gives an excellent perspective of the text from a reformed viewpoint. I highly recommend it. If there would be any negative comments, it would be that the page paper is a little thin for my preference. But, the content far outweighs that negative.
 Not bad but didn't meet expectations
I'm a regular reader of RC Sproul's books and Ligonier publications, such as TableTalk. I was expecting much more depth in this Bible. The notes don't have much substance overall, especially on passages critical to reformed theology. The articles are better. Maps and charts are limited for a study Bible. It's not bad, but if you are expecting a work comparable to Ligonier standards, you might be a little disappointed.
 Recycled Study Bible
I was realy looking forward to reading this study bible. I started with the introduction and was instantly struck by its familiarity. I pulled my NKJV New Geneva Study bible off the shelf and started comparing them side by side. The introduction, chapter introductions, sidebars etc. are identical. Even the footnotes are the same apart from an occaisional variation in the bold footnote heading. Not surprisingly, the list of contributors is also identical. Apart from the actual ESV translation, this bible is the same as my 1995 New Geneva Study Bible. The only other difference is that my 1995 edition has four short articles at the end.
I was hoping for something new, but I was disappointed. If you don't alread own the New Geneva Study bible, then this may work for you. But I will pick up a cheaper ESV edition, just for the translation.
The Current Standard
First off, let me make clear that no study notes are perfect, only the word of God is. But with that being said, this is an amazing bible. With the best modern english translation, ESV, R.C. Sproul adds tons of great articles and study notes from the reformed perspective. I'd say the best bible on the market until the ESV Study Bible from Crossway comes out October 15, 2008.
 Great, but....
Great study bible. I can say, beyond doubt, this is the most doctrinally pure Study Bible. Very readable. I prefer the NIV for reading, but since this bible is meant for "serious study" the ESV was a great choice. Defends the doctrines of Grace. True to the reformed tradition, supports infant baptism. However, the authors are not dogmatic and clearly state that there are many brethren who hold other positions.
One major FLAW is in prophecy. All the reformers and the founders of mainline churches clearly stated that the papacy is the antichrist, Islam is the other horn of the antichrist, The Roman Church is the whore of babylon, etc...
It is, at best, misleading to avoid these.
In conclusion, I don't regret in one bit buying this great study tool. However, for the reason I mentioned above, I'm slight disappointed,..
However, no study bible is perfect. And, with the options available today (infected with "I'm in charge Arminianism, and sci-fi eschatology), this is a NO-BRAINER.
Get it!
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