This is a study Bible with the New Revised Standard Version text, which includes the Old Testament, the Apocrypha or deuterocanonical books, and the New Testament, with extensive notes by biblical scholars. It adds introductions to each book, essays on the Bible's historical background, maps, charts, a glossary and cross-references, all written from a historical-critical viewpoint.
It suits students, clergy and general readers who want a scholarly guide to the text in a respected modern translation. You get the Bible with an academic commentary that explains how it was composed and what it meant in its time.
Deep; a demanding read.
Best for readers like The Deep Diver. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1920
- Language
- EN
