NRSV Reference Edition with Apocrypha Black calfskin leather NRA27 [Leather Bound]

Bruce M. Metzger (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0521509351 | ISBN-13: 978-0521509350 | Edition: Revised

The New Revised Standard Version is a truly ecumenical translation of the Bible, produced with the involvement of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant and Jewish scholars. Launched in 1989, it is also one of the most accurate and authoritative translations of the Bible available. Cambridge now offers a brand-new Reference Edition in this increasingly popular translation. This new Bible includes the Apocryphal/ Deuterocanonical books, the comprehensive cross-references that serious readers require, a full glossary and maps. Available in a choice of fine bindings.

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'Such quality will last for a lifetime of daily use and what pleasure it will give to its reader, reinforcing the message every verse... a quality item to stock for Christmas and promote through your displays and mailouts – and even to give one yourself!' ECBJ

'This presentation edition of the original NRSV does justice to the title deeds of Christianity. With glossary, maps and gazeteer it is an elegant piece of craftsmanship.' Home Words

I have just purchased this Bible and am more than pleased with it. Quality abounds from the durable binding to the art-gilt pages and handsome calfskin leather. This is the Mercedes of Bibles! amazon reviewer

What you get in exchange for your money is the following: the FINEST leather binding of any Bible in print; the text of the NRSV in an eminently readable and bold, though not oversized font; a comprehensive cross-reference system; and a useful glossary of biblical terms. The bible also comes in a handy and durable size. Few Bibles feel as good and look as good as this one. So if you are looking for a single copy of the Bible that will last a lifetime, this is the obvious choice. Revd R Comninos, S Africa

Book Description

The New Revised Standard Version is a truly ecumenical translation of the Bible, produced by Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant and Jewish scholars. Cambridge now offers a brand-new Reference Edition with Apocrypha, in this increasingly popular translation. This new Bible features the full and comprehensive cross-references that serious readers require, as well as a full glossary, colour maps, and the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical books.

Product Details

• Leather Bound: 1522 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Revised edition (May 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521509351
• ISBN-13: 978-0521509350
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,580,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful, Elegant Bible, April 26, 2002

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W. Clay Knick (Winchester, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NRSV Reference Edition with Apocrypha Black calfskin leather NRA27 (Leather Bound)

Cambridge makes the best Bibles. No other publisher can compare
with the quality of their Bibles, not even Oxford. This edition
of the NRSV is elegant. It feels good and has a fairly good
print size. The NRSV has become the standard translation for
many churches and scholars around the world. It is an excellent
translation, but like all translations has some weaknesses. Do
not let the criticism of others deter you from
choosing this Bible. Again, all translations have weaknesses,
but the NRSV gets an A- from me, while the RSV gets an A+. If
the NRSV is your translation of choice (and it frequently is for
me) then buy this Bible.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Picking the best Bible to use, August 2, 2005

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Benny B. Barrett "Benny B. Barrett, Sr." (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NRSV Reference Edition with Apocrypha Black calfskin leather NRA27 (Leather Bound)

What good is there in having a Bible unless it is one you will read? In an attempt to find a Bible that had large enough print, easy to understand verbage, a translation that did not continue the errors of the King James Version, and contained the Apocrypha (why it has been removed from mainline versions is beyond my understanding), in a geniune leather binding was like searching for the Holy Grail. Until I saw this Bible. It is the most beautifully presented volume of the Holy Writ I have seen in a long time. Even the cover has become as an old friend beckoning me to pick it up and to read it. It is bound so well that it will provide decades of service. The leather has a rich feel to it and is leather of the highest quality. The paper is not India but has the same feel and quality to it. There is not any "bleed through" from my Bible highlighters. The chapter headings are accurate and the traditional verse numbering does not distract from the contextual flow. The only drawback is the attempt of the editors to make it non-gender specific. Some of the verses one has memorized from the KJV seem almost sacriledge now that the gender has been sterilzed. All-in-all I shall treasure this Bible as my favorite study/reference Bible for many years to come.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An almost perfect Bible, January 8, 2004

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"fasterthanfast" (Rowlett, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NRSV Reference Edition with Apocrypha Black calfskin leather NRA27 (Leather Bound)

This is a beautiful Bible. It's just a few things short of being perfect; the pages seem to be slightly offset (the page edges on the right side don't look as straight as they could be), one of the ribbons is fraying slightly (easily fixable). Another thing I was disappointed in was the box that it came in; it didn't come in Cambridge's "A Cambridge Bible" double slipcase like pictured, but a gray case with a red ribbon-like pattern on it. I'm not a huge fan of the Apocrypha, but I don't mind it being in there.