King James Version Women of Color Study Bible [Hardcover]

World Bible Publishing (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 350 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0529110962
• ISBN-13: 978-0529110961
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Study/Devotional Bible, September 8, 2000

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C. B. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King James Version Women of Color Study Bible (Hardcover)

I recently bought this study bible and I love it! I hope that one day it will be available in some of the other translations (NIV, New Living, NASB) as well. I especially love the essays -- they are short, practical, biblically based, and tailored for the realities that many minority women face. Since many of you reading this review may not be able to physically examine this bible, I'll use the bulk of this review to describe it to you:

Each book in the bible begins with a summary and outline. In the King James Version, Jesus' words are printed in red.

Verse cross-references appear in the center column of the text. The chained cross-references are quite extensive compared to other similarly-priced bibles I have purchased.

Essays appear for each book in the bible. Essays are written by various contributors -- mostly black women who are clergy members, authors, professors, or lay ministers. Each contributor has a mini-profile in the back of the bible. Many of the contributors are renaissance women who have allowed themselves to be used by God to accomplish many things.

Essays are interspersed throughout the bible and are printed on heavy stock paper; a picture of a strip of kinte cloth appears the right edge of each essay page. This makes the essay sections easy to find. The biblical text appears to be printed on standard onion-skin paper -- this keeps the bible from being bulky.

Each essay starts with an overview of a biblical book and presents historical background. It then discusses the black presence in that book and presents life lessons that can be gleaned from various subsections. Next, it presents information about the women mentioned in that book. This is followed by written sermonettes (called "insights") that focus on a particular topic, such as "Widows -- Dependence Upon God" or "Overcoming Abuse -- the People Could Fly." The sermonettes can also be used in devotional readings.

Standard biblical maps, a concordance, and an index (listing the essays and the women of the bible) appear in the back.

I highly recommend this bible -- it is a wonderful addition to your library!

Chantel

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOW THE BIBLE RELATES TO AFRICAN AMERICANS, December 11, 2001

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This review is from: King James Version Women of Color Study Bible (Hardcover)

This outstanding bible opened my eyes to how the Bible really relates to me, an African American woman. It affrims the presence of Africans in the Bible. It also helps to correct the distortions that were taught or told to my people for so many years. I use to believe in the Bible through blind faith, and thanks to this beautiful book,I now believe through knowledgeable faith. The Women of Color Study Bible is an excellent bible, which brakes down every book in easy to understand language and helps connect us (African Americans) to our African decents. Like never before in history, we women of color have our own bible to teach our families, the true meaning of God's word and his plan for our salvation. I leave my copy out on my coffee table, and six of my friends have already bought it, because they love my copy so much. We have formed a women of color bible study group, to discuss and learn more about God's word from this wonderful book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Biblical Study Guide, August 20, 2010

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This review is from: King James Version Women of Color Study Bible (Hardcover)

I first purchased the Women of Color Study Bible 10 years ago. It is an excellent resource for information pertaining to the importance of women in the Bible. The role of women of color is an important historical perspective that was never totally addressed in other versions of the Bible. This version highlights and embraces their many contributions.

I have given the Women of Color Study Bible as a gift to my family and friends. I am proud to understand and appreciate my heritage.