ESV Study Bible Website
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The ESV Study Bible website has now launched.
We've been deeply humbled by the endorsements we've received from people we deeply respect. Here are a few:
Jerry Bridges: “The ESV Study Bible is the finest study tool I have seen in fifty years of Bible teaching."
Joshua Harris: "As a pastor it’s my goal to get one into the hands of every member of my church.”
C.J. Mahaney: "“I can’t imagine a greater gift to the body of Christ than the ESV Study Bible. . . . A Christian could make no wiser investment for himself, a pastor could recommend no better resource for his congregation.”
Mark Driscoll: “The ESV Study Bible is the most important resource that has been given to the emerging generation of Bible students and teachers. The ESV Study Bible is the best. Period.”
On the website you can see a list of the eight editions it will come in for the first printing (and the ability to pre-order them for 35% off), a list of all the contributors (and what they worked on), and an overview of the contents and features (including news about the entire things being online and interactive for free for those who purchase a print-edition).
On the features page, you can also see a couple of sample pages to see the single-column Bible Bible and double-column notes, along with a couple of charts and diagrams and one of the 200+ full-color maps (utilizing the latest archaeological research and the elevation data from NASA's Shuttle Radar Topography Mission).
You can also see the spread for the cutaway and floor plan of Solomon's Temple. Each of the 40+ full-color paintings went through a painstaking process of research and refinement, using the best scholarship (biblical, historical, archaeological) available. Leen Ritmeyer (widely considered the world's leading authority on Jerusalem's Temple Mount) guided the reconstructions, and they were drawn by Maltings Partnership (a leading illustration firm in the UK--the folks behind the drawings in the DK Travel Guides).
Lord willing, the ESV Study Bible will be published October 2008. We hope the Lord will use it to instruct and edify his Church.
We've been deeply humbled by the endorsements we've received from people we deeply respect. Here are a few:
Jerry Bridges: “The ESV Study Bible is the finest study tool I have seen in fifty years of Bible teaching."
Joshua Harris: "As a pastor it’s my goal to get one into the hands of every member of my church.”
C.J. Mahaney: "“I can’t imagine a greater gift to the body of Christ than the ESV Study Bible. . . . A Christian could make no wiser investment for himself, a pastor could recommend no better resource for his congregation.”
Mark Driscoll: “The ESV Study Bible is the most important resource that has been given to the emerging generation of Bible students and teachers. The ESV Study Bible is the best. Period.”
On the website you can see a list of the eight editions it will come in for the first printing (and the ability to pre-order them for 35% off), a list of all the contributors (and what they worked on), and an overview of the contents and features (including news about the entire things being online and interactive for free for those who purchase a print-edition).
On the features page, you can also see a couple of sample pages to see the single-column Bible Bible and double-column notes, along with a couple of charts and diagrams and one of the 200+ full-color maps (utilizing the latest archaeological research and the elevation data from NASA's Shuttle Radar Topography Mission).
You can also see the spread for the cutaway and floor plan of Solomon's Temple. Each of the 40+ full-color paintings went through a painstaking process of research and refinement, using the best scholarship (biblical, historical, archaeological) available. Leen Ritmeyer (widely considered the world's leading authority on Jerusalem's Temple Mount) guided the reconstructions, and they were drawn by Maltings Partnership (a leading illustration firm in the UK--the folks behind the drawings in the DK Travel Guides).
Lord willing, the ESV Study Bible will be published October 2008. We hope the Lord will use it to instruct and edify his Church.
posted by JT at Tuesday, April 15, 2008
36 Comments:
Justin, how does the scholarship stack up against the Reformation Study Bible? I see that some of the same scholars contributed to both Bibles. Is there a compelling reason to switch to the new Study Bible? Are the study notes and articles better?
By the way, I'm assuming that "high-opacity" means no bleed-through when writing on the pages.
"Paper — Printed on high-opacity, high-quality French Bible paper"
"Binding — All editions are Smyth sewn"
Well done, Crossway! It looks like a fabulous Bible minus these two things, but with them, even more so. Here's hoping that other publishers take note.
I can't get one fast enough.
It looks awesome! I want to buy one. I'm a student with limited funds and want to know...will the preorder discount be available long-term/until release or is it a temporary thing?
I'd also second brabara's question about the Reformation Study Bible.
Justin, is this a black letter or red letter edition?
How would you contrast and compare the Reformed perspective of the Reformation Study Bible with this new Bible? Looking at the list of contributors I'm assuming it is Reformed at least in soteriology. What about eschatology and issues like baptism and gifts of the Spirit?
And btw, Thank you! I've been eagerly anticipating this resource since I first heard about it, and the involvement of Grudem and Packer.
JT,
Do you know if the study notes will be available in formats besides the actual ESV Study Bible. For those of us who have an ESV bible already, it would be nice to get the riches of the study notes without needing to buy another bible. Maybe like John MacArthur's one-volume commentary. Will the study notes be available in electronic formats for Logos and Accordance?
Joshua
I do believe that the brown trutone with "ESV" all huge on the binding is oen of the most beautiful things I've ever seen...
If you live in the UK you cannot order via the ESV Study Bible web site on pre order.
I am waiting for Crossway to reply as to how I can take advantage of the pre release prices.
I, like others here, already own the Reformation Study Bible ESV, but I will be adding the ESV Study Bible to my library because of thoroughness of the notes and the scholars involved.
Yes, it will be in black letter (i.e., the words of Jesus will not be in red).
JT
Just the web page alone is impressive enough to make me want to order the Bible. The whole thing looks very well done from a design perspective (at least to my untrained eye). I also think the cover design of the hardback looks very nice. Good job, Justin, et al.
Justin,
This looks like an excellent resource. In a time when there are so many discouraging signs of theological deterioration, a resource like this, with its potential for helping people truly learn and live by the Word, is a heartening indication that there is still reason to hope and pray and work toward reformation and revival within American/Western 'evangelicalism.'
So I thank God for you and the notable team of faithful scholars who cooperated with you on this extremely worthwhile project.
Doug
(P.S. -- I'm glad to hear it's 'black-letter' too!)
Does anyone have any links to solid criticism against the ESV as a translation? I have used the NASB for years, but the ESV (and Crossway) appeals to me more than Lockman. The excellent resources being produced using the ESV are growing irresistible.
So I am looking for someone to talk me out of switching. Then again, I may be at the wrong site for such a request!
I too would be curious to know what are the similarities and differences between the ESVSB and the RSB. Perhaps in a future post?
In any case, this looks and sounds fantastic. Can't wait to hold it in my hands. Major kudos to all involved!
All these features AND Dennis Johnson on Revelation.
Impressive!
God bless Crossway for choosing Colin Nicholl to write the Thessalonian notes. There is no one more qualified.
There's no doubt in my mind that this study bible will be a blessing to many. I'm looking forward to it.
Mason,
I'm not sure what you mean by "solid criticism", but englishbibles.blogspot.com
has thoughts on a lot of different bible translations. If you search for ESV in the technorati search, you will get a number of posts related to ESV.
Their main criticism of the ESV translation is that its often reads unnaturally. I don't think they fault it for accuracy (except in the area of gender-inclusive language, which they typically support).
Hope this helps.
It looks good but it shouldn't be called a Bible. I understand that it contains considerably more editorial comment than actual biblical text. This, in my opinion, makes it a commentary or a book of reference. I suggest it be called The ESV Handbook to the Bible (Including the Complete Text).
Thank your Crossway for this resource. May God richly bless this work!
Looks good--excited to get one in my hands. I hope the gawdy, oversized ESV on the side is eliminated. Hopefully it is just a "mock up" for early promotion. So many Bibles are ruined by over "branding" a logo by publisher.
Wow! This looks incredible! Can't wait to get one.
JT, Can you explain the triangle design on the cover? Just curious, is this a ref to the Trinity or just a stylistic mark?
Pure hype. I'll believe it when I see it.
That's overeager reformed sarcasm, if you didn't catch it.
Is it sinful to lust for a Bible?
:-)
Big Chris
Because I said so blog
Yeah,I am drooling! Looking forward to the ESV Study Bible. Btw, please enlighten us as to what the triangle means. Thank you
Great stuff. But seriously, we NEED Spanish resources. MacArthur and one of Dr. Pipers books are the few Reformed things I've seen out there. I know the NASB is in Spanish now. It would be nice to see Crossway develop a Spanish line.
JT -
So this blog actually IS your hobby!
Fusion,
Crossway has a parallel Bible with the ESV and RVR. Also, if you go to http://www.desiringgod.org/Store/LanguageIndex/3/ you can find quite a few Piper resources in Spanish.
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Is there any way to find out how much money goes into a Bible translation? How about finding out how much goes into a study Bible like this one?
Sounds great, what about an ESV MacArthur Study edition? Is that coming out soon?
The main criticism against the ESV I've heard is regarding some of its choices in the OT translation. Its my understanding that it was basically copied over from the RSV.
I too would like to understand the differences between the Reformation Study Bible and the ESV Study Bible. Can you point us to something on that, JT?
I'm just hoping that orange triangle won't fade to pink after sun exposure. That could make for some awkward conversations.
Seriously though, the design looks nice and clean, from what I can see. And the list of contributing scholars is excellent! As a Covenant Seminary grad, I'm happy to see us so well represented.
The ESV is not my translation of choice--mostly because I've used the NASB since 1973. However, I've already pre-ordered my copy of the ESV Study Bible. It looks very good.
Some of you have asked about how the ESV Study Bible compares with other study Bibles. It won’t wouldn’t be appropriate for me to do side-by-side comparisons or to remark about how it compares specifically with the particular study Bibles by other publishers (many of which I have used profitably). In general I would say that there are both similarities and differences between the ESV Study Bible and other study Bibles. One of the things we are attempting to do is to provide lots of advanced information, so that people can see both the unique features and the similarities. For example, if you peruse the official website (http://www.esvstudybible.org/) you’ll find out how many color maps there will be (with samples), how many color illustrations there will be (with samples), who the contributors are (and which books they contributed to), examples of some of the notes, information about the free online component, a list of the articles, etc. If you sign up at the website to receive updates, you’ll be sure to get the latest information, including more sample selections as they become available.
Hope this helps.
JT
looks impressive. i would say that birthing something like this is probably almost as neat as having a baby, but i've done neither, so i won't... :)
my seminary alma mater, phoenix seminary, seems well represented. it was actually in its last year of affiliation with western in portland when i was there. for the past few years, the thomas-nelson nkjv study bible, edited by my theology professor dr. radmacher and a number of other western profs has been one of the best study bibles available.
with all these great teachers in my past, you all probably wonder how i turned out to be such a heretic in the present...
(pssst... here's the secret: extremely intense psychotic medications and electric shock therapy.)
mike rucker
fairburn, georgia, usa
mikerucker.wordpress.com
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