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The Access Bible, New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha

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I have been wanting to read the entire Bible (am a Methodist) and wanted a version that reflected all the latest findings without any specific preaching--In other words I wanted to read and make up my own mind. This is it. Plus the notes are excellent and easy to follow along the text (they are not at bottom but interspersed among the relevant text--a big plus) and the maps are great--everything in one volume. I think it is the best and helps one to really study and learn. Do what I did--compare it with others and see which one helps you really understand the context, culture, and what was being said.

This Bible has all the components of a great study Bible. It uses the literal NRSV translation, and includes great notes. It does not assume reader knowledge. Some notes are a little liberal, but you should always be a little careful of what notes you agree with. I give this bible 4 stars.

The Access Bible is a well-made product from Oxford University Press, in the NRSV translation, available with or without the Apocrypha.It is a black-letter edition(words of Christ in black print).I have noticed that on many copies of the Genuine Leather editions, Oxford has 'squared off' the spine of the Bible, so that when it is opened the spine caves in. This is a fault in binding. The print is attractive and easy-to-read. The Bible contains much useful information and well-thought-out annotations. However, those with a traditional/conservative theological outlook will not be happy with many of the annotations, or even with the translation itself, as it employs gender-inclusive language more than any other English version. It also leans more towards the Dynamic Equivalence theory of translation than the original RSV. This edition, as are a majority of NRSV Study Bibles, geared towards those of the mainline denominations who are fairly liberal in their theology. Those who are conservative/fundamental should look elsewhere for a Study Bible.