This is my final wrap-up of study bibles. My first post covered King James Version study bibles. The second post was about major non-KJV-based versions. And now in this group it’s about the rest of the non-KJV based study bibles. These are some of the most imaginative, well-produced and scholarly study Bibles to be found. They utilize nine different Bible translations and nearly as many theological viewpoints. Most are modern productions but one actually dates back centuries. Here’s my comments:
Other Non-KJV study bibles
New Living Translation Study Bible – This is my favorite non-KJV study Bible even though the translation is a thought-for-thought (dynamic-equivalence) one. I usually judge a study Bible by how easily it illumines the Book of Psalms and the writings of St. Paul. In these two aspects the NLTSB is wonderful. The Psalms are given ample treatment with both an overall note on each Psalm and then verse-by-verse notes as needed. Short articles on Psalm types (laments, praises, thanksgiving, etc.) are also presented. In regards to Paul’s writing, Continue reading
The Story of Ruth – A Repost
I thought I would repost this article in light of this week’s lesson! Enjoy!
This is a great week to be a Second Reader (no, really, it is!). We get to read the story of Ruth. Not only is it a fascinating story with a wonderful ending, it is one that digs deeply into the culture and traditions of families in the Near Middle East in the early Iron Age. While the story centers on Ruth, the circumstances regarding her mother-in-law, Naomi, are equally inspiring. Here’s some notes:
1. Naomi (“pleasant”) and her husband Elimelech (“God is King”) ventured into the land of Moab during a period of drought and famine in the land of Israel. Unfortunately, her husband died. Her two sons, Mahlon (“sickly”) and Chilion (“wasting away”) grew up and married Moab woman. Continue reading →
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