The Ryrie NAS Study Bible Hardback Red Letter [Hardcover]

Charles C. Ryrie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

"The Bible is the greatest of all books; to study it is the noblest of all pursuits; to understand it the highest of all goals."- Dr. Charles C. Ryrie

 

Regardless of how many Bibles you may already have, a study Bible is a must if you intend to deepen your understanding of God, His character, His methods, and His commands. The Ryrie NASB Study Bible (1995 New American Standard Lockman Foundation translation) is purposely designed to keep the focus on God's Word, the 10,000 explanatory notes are written to enhance, not comment on Scripture. In addition, wider margins allow you to add your thoughts, notes, and insights. Also included are in-text supporting maps, charts, timelines, and diagrams; 16 full-color maps and 8-page historical timeline; thorough topical index and comprehensive concordance.And whether you are a new believer or a mature Christian, Dr. Ryrie includes helpful articles to further your knowledge of the Bible.In addition, you will receive a software download for The Moody Library, an ideal Bible software program for Pastors, Teachers, Professors, Students, Bible Study Leaders, and anyone thirsting to learn and understand more fully. Valued at over $400, this study and reference software was developed by Moody Publishers and WORDsearch™ as an electronic companion to The Ryrie Study Bibles.

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Charles C. Ryrie received his Master of Theology and doctor of Theology degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his PhD from the University of Edinburgh. He was also awarded a Doctor of Letters degree by Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia.

 

Ryrie served as the president of the Philadelphia College of Bible (now Philadelphia Biblical University), and as the chair of the department of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has published books on various topics such as theology, the Christian life, and dispensationalism.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2322 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802489206
• ISBN-13: 978-0802489203
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Charles C. Ryrie has written 30 books, including bestselling titles The Ryrie Study Bible, Balancing the Christian Life, and Basic Theology. He is professor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary and has served as adjunct professor at Philadelphia Biblical University, Bibelschule Brake, and The Criswell College.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Superb study Bible but mediocre print quality, October 21, 2010

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W.P.T. Bellgamin (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ryrie NAS Study Bible Hardback Red Letter (Hardcover)

PROS:

The NASB is a functional equivalent translation (in other words, fairly literal). As such it is a good tool for doing in-depth studies including word studies. Cross-references are numerous and helpful. It capitalizes personal pronouns where the antecedent is God. It starts each verse as a new line, which makes it easier to follow the Pastor during sermons when a lot of Bible flipping is involved.

Ryrie's notes are excellent. His approach is mainly explanatory rather than devotional. He doesn't shy away from dealing with difficult passages. His explanations are clear and concise. He often adds cultural and historical background information that makes many passages more interesting to read and easier to understand. Overall his commentary makes it evident that his theology is basically Calvinistic but -- where warranted -- he presents a balanced and non-judgmental synopsis of other doctrinal viewpoints. His eschatology is pre-millennial, pre-tribulational. Great maps. Excellent helps in the "back of the book". In short -- a superb study Bible!

CONS:

The font of Bible passages is small -- perhaps 8. The font of commentary is even smaller. Cross-references are even smaller. NOT a Bible to be easily read while holding it in your lap.

The paper is very thin. If you are reading page 3 (for example) you can too easily see the print on page 4 -- the opposite side of page 3. Also, if page 5 (for example) has maps or other highly visible objects, you can vaguely glimpse those as well while reading page 3. Very distracting. The red letters are not red. They are pink. At times they are VERY pale pink.

SUMMARY:

I'm glad I bought this Bible BUT -- if I had it to do over again -- I would get it in large print.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ryrie NASB Study Bible, April 15, 2009

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William J. Burnul (Port Hueneme, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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The best Bibke I have ever owned. The included Bible Software was a great addition to the offer. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a personal Bible,

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Deal, But Warning, January 9, 2010

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Debbra G. Vogel "Deb Vogel" (TX) - See all my reviews
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This is a great deal through Amazon, but let me warn you about the hardback edition. I ordered one for my son for Christmas and it came with a black marker line across the pages on the bottom. I contacted Amazon and they immediately sent me a new Bible with a return label to mail the first one back. The second one had the same black mark. I did not return it, but I would appreciate if Amazon would state up front that these Bibles have a slight defect. However, my son intends to use it for personal study and the Bible is readable, so the price for the Bible with DVD is a good deal.