The Scofieldï¿1/2 Study Bible III, NIV [Leather Bound]

Oxford University Press (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2005

The Scofield� Study Bible III offers an unparalleled package of tools designed to enrich the study of God's unchanging Word.

Augmented--not revised--with charts and sidebar articles in an easy-to-use format, it is one of the clearest and most accessible versions available today. Clean, clear text, and array of supplementary materials make this affordable bible a perfect choice for gift-giving or individual study.

This volume, bound in attractive black genuine leather, includes a presentation page for gift giving and a full-color map section. In addition to being attractively printed and bound, it is also highly durable and made to withstand daily use.

Most important, the Scofield� Study Bible III NIV includes all of the study and reference features that made it the preferred study bible for generations of readers. It includes cross references that link topics and words together, introductions to the various books of the Bible, a superb system of chain references, the concordance, study notes, charts and diagrams, a subject and a proper name index, and much more.

* An exclusive, subject-based topical chain reference system.
* Over 100 boxed factual articles and lists.
* Expanded introductions with detailed outlines of each book.
* An expanded Subject index.
* Study not biblical references are in "chapter-and-verse" format.
* Side-column references are grouped by chapter and verse.
* Over 550 in-text definitions of proper nouns for people and place names.
* Nearly 70 in-text black and white maps and charts.
* In-text articles of nearly 250 notes crucial to understanding the Scofield�.
* Indexes to Proper Nouns, Chain References, and Subjects.
* 14 pages of accurate, full color New Oxford Bible Maps (with index of places and natural features).
* Bottom-of-the-page study notes.
* Sectional headings.
* Select NIV Concordance.

Product Details

• Leather Bound: 1992 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Thumbed edition (April 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195280164
• ISBN-13: 978-0195280166
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genunine Leather Scofield NIV - A work of art, March 3, 2010

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This genuine leather edition is truly beautiful. I have seen a great demonstration on youtube of the difference between bonded leather and genuine leather. Bonded leather may look similar when you buy it, but don't expect it to last. The newer imitation leathers don't yet have a track record, but I won't be surprised if they turn into a crusty rubbery mess after about 20 years. Still, I actually was going to buy imitation leather, the one with the zipper, in a local store. At the check-out I examined it closely after removing from shrink wrap and discovered the zipper was already damaged before any use. So, I decided to forego the zipper and go with something built to last.

Regarding my choice of Scofield, I also considered Ryrie and the NIV Study Bible and others. I wanted NIV, so that limited my choices. I did not consider the Life Application Study Bible, because I believe it is important to understand the Bible and let the Spirit guide you in applying it to your life rather than relying on somebody else to tell you how to apply what you read. There are many other study Bibles geared to specific demographic groups or geared to new Christians which were not a good fit for me.

Scofield promotes dispensationalism, which may be a plus or a turn-off depending upon your viewpoint. However, I do not consider myself a dispensationalist. I just want notes that hold to a very high view of Scripture. Ryrie and the NIV Study Bible are both very hefty books. I found that some notes in Ryrie were just stating the obvious (like a note in Genesis that explains what "livestock" means). These books seem to be engaging in the publishing equivalent of an arms race, but they are stockpiling notes instead of weapons. I feel like maybe when you have most pages with more notes than text, the notes may just become more of a distraction than a true study aid. Scofield follows a "less is more" philosophy and doesn't overwhelm the reader with useless information or become a crutch where the reader will want to consult the notes for every verse on the page.

Besides the notes, the Scofield Bible has other features that are missing from some study Bibles, including a topical chain-reference system and a pretty good concordance. These are designed to promote the study of the Bible as a unified whole.

Before buying this I was using a NKJV bible, but nobody else in my Sunday school class had that version. Most people had NIV, and I think without a doubt NIV is the most popular translation today. Scofield's original study Bibles used the KJV mainly because it was the most popular in his day. I won't even get into all the alphabet soup of various translations available today or the KJV-only debate. NIV is a very readable translation, but doesn't sound "dumbed down". I understand NIV is at about a 7th grade reading level, which is about the same as popular novels. It takes advantage of the latest scholarship, but it does not make alterations for the sake of political correctness.

Of course, Oxford Bibles are of the highest quality. In this 2004 update of the Scofield Bible, you get some enhancements and reformatting which bring it up to the latest standards of Bible publishing. This includes over 60 in-text maps.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scofield Study Bible in NIV, March 22, 2011

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I am very happy with this Bible . It is nice nice nice . Leather is beautiful . Gold leaf pages are unmarred by scratches . Study notes are plentiful and I believe will really help me along as I delve deeper into the Word of God .I was looking for a Bible with a lot of study notes to aide in understanding as well as a different version to help me see the subtle differences . I am very happy with my purchase and it is also a handsome Bible with thumb indexing and ribbon marker . I have worn out 4 Bibles in the few years since I became born again so I knew I needed a well made real leather one . This seems to be it . And when you open it to a certain page it lays open and ready to be used instead of flipping shut every time you take your hand off of it . My only remark against it is that I really wanted a burgundy Bible and this one was only available in black .

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!, May 13, 2011

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This is the first bible I have purchased since owning a NLT Teen study bible. I paid for standard shipping and it was here in two days. Awesome service! When I received this bible I was truly impressed. It is a very premium study bible. I can't wait to dive into the word of God a little more in depth now. A must have for anybody that wants a nice NIV study bible! Don't wait!!!