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Holy Bible - Baptist Study Edition Celebrate Your Heritage

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This Bible is the direct descendent of W. A. Criswell's original 1979 "Criswell Study Bible", revised by his chief protegé, Dr. Paige Patterson, and a who's-who of Southern Baptist pastors and theologans. If you are interested in exploring the full depth of Southern Baptist theology, this is the Bible to have.

Dr. Criswell was the long-time pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and one of the bulwarks against the influx of liberalism into the SBC, and one of its intellectual giants. Dr. Patterson, who is now the President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, was one of the principals of the conservative movement within the Convention. Together, they have produced a study Bible that represents the essence of classical Baptist theology, represented in the copious amount of study notes that appear throughout the text. I have read every page and was greatly enriched from the experience.

Its content is much more in-depth than appears in the "Life Application Bible" and IMO is a little more in-depth that even the "MacArthur Study Bible". A thorough reading will be richly rewarded, but be prepared to spend a lot of time looking up cross-references (buying the thumb-indexed edition will help here!). In many places, particular words are explained with references to the original languages, or when symbolism is used, it is thoroughly explained.

The main body of this Bible is the standard Nelson Reference Bible (taken pretty much verbatim, including the typeface). Commentary on various verses and passages appear at the bottom of each page. A introduction and outline precede each book, and there are charts and diagrams interspersed as well.

The only strike against this Bible is it has typical (sub-par) Nelson construction. It is best used in your library than in your pew as it may not stand up to the rigors of use over time. This edition begs for the Nelson Signature Series treatment as that line of Bibles are superb.

I highly recommend this Bible to any serious Bible student! It would be the perfect companion to the "Reformation Study Bible" as these represent the 2 remaining theologies that still hold true to the historicity, authority, and accuracy of the inspired Word of God.

I own it, and use it regularly. Very good quality and packed with great notes. Equal to the Macarthur study Bible. Sadly enough for me neither are published in the NAS translation which is my personal favorite.

I own many study Bibles, but if this Bible or Macartur's is ever published in the NAS version I won't need to use another Bible again. (Thomas Nelson are you listening?) You can't go wrong with this Bible.

This study Bible is one of the best versions out there. It is very easy to follow and understand. It has outlines and footnotes that allow you to apply each verse to everyday life.

This study Bible is a fantastic resource for any and every Baptist believer! When you open the cover, and see a forward by Billy Graham, you know it is going to be good, and when you look at the list of contributors and see W.A. Criswell and John MacArthur, you know it is going to be great!

Each Bible book starts out with an in-depth introduction that discusses such things author, date and theme, then has a nice outline, and then follows with the Biblical text (New King James Version) with copious and highly informative annotations at the bottom of the page. At the end of the book are several Bible study articles, maps, and a nice concordance.

Now, my description above is not really exhaustive. There is so much in this great book that I could probably write a small book just describing it! So, suffice it to say that this is a great study Bible, one that is sure to please any Baptist believer. I love this great study Bible, and give it my highest recommendations!

I am a Seminary student and have gone through many study bibles. However, this work by W.A. Criswell is by far the best in the business.

I love this Bible - I make sure this is the Bible our church gets for our graduation gifts for the seniors every year - it's also the Bible I bought my wife. The print is clear, and it's a durable Bible with lots of accurate notes.

W.A. Criswell is by far one of the clearest teachers of the Bible. I use the commentary in this Study Bible as a resource to teach and preach. If you are looking for a clear study Bible, this is the one you should purchase. Criswell College is named after W.A. Criswell and home of the Pasche Institute of Jewish Studies. His teachings are clear and easy to understand.

I have both the Criswell Study Bile and the Baptist study Bible the former in King James Version and the latter in the New King James version. I have checked the notes from one to the other and find only a few updates which so not change Dr. Criswell's thoughts or intent. The Baptist Study Bible is lain out in a contemporary manner with a center reference column and charts and maps on the pages. The Criswell Bible has less such frills and gives the reader larger print and for us oldsters is quite important. Some who prefer to use the KJV will stick with Criswell's first edition but I fund use for both depending on who I am teaching.

Dr. Criswell's notes begin with similar design as C. I. Scofield and the familiar Dispensational format, however the quality and quantity of Dr. Criswell's notes are many and to the point. While he does not disagree with Scofield he does bring dispensationalism into the twentieth century by correcting some ideals which have become antiquated and accomplishes this without reinventing the dispensational wheel. The notes are simple enough for the youngest child of the Lord yet they help a pastor-teacher to lay out expositions for use in the parish. The writer has been utilizing the Scofield for years and now primarily uses Dr. Criswell's work.

This work has become the Manifesto for Conservative Baptists. Dr. Criswell's worked his entire life to bring the church back to every word of the Holy Writ as being breathed by God. He believed the bible should be preached as the word of God and delivered to the people of God in the way God intended. This work will help a teachers work toward this great goal.

All material was presented in a easily read and understandable format. The translations of Greek, Aramaic and Hebrew were spot on. Cross referencing to other passages--outstanding!! If you do not already have a study Bible I would make this one my first, you will not go wrong. The charts presented are cross referenced and easy to understand. Articles presented are well thought out, and very helpful.

This is a great Bible with footnotes written by two of the giants in the faith. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it thru.