The Scofieldï¿1/2 Study Bible III, NKJV [Imitation Leather]

C. I. Scofield (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2005

Packed with new supplementary materials, each Scofield� Study Bible is durable and made to withstand daily use. Each bible includes a presentation page for gift giving, a full-color map section, and attractive binding in a variety of styles tailored to any occasion. Clean, clear text and annotations are laid out in an easy-to-read format, making this the perfect bible for personal study and gift-giving.

This edition combines the renowned Scofield� study notes and reference system with the New King James Version, one of the most popular modern Bible translations available. But that's not all: The fruit of Dr. C. I. Scofield's thoughtful annotations have been augmented (not revised) to broaden modern readers' understanding of the scripture.

Enhanced book introductions, accurate in-text maps, authoritative full color maps, and page bottom notes place the biblical text in its fullest political, historical and geographical context.

* 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.
* 16 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 NKJV Concordance.

Product Details

• Imitation Leather: 2016 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195275616
• ISBN-13: 978-0195275612
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,554,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Scofield Ever, October 7, 2003

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S Donahue (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Scofieldï¿1/2 Study Bible III, NKJV (Leather Bound)

The NKJV Scofield 3 has been out now for maybe, 5 years, now; and, in my opinion, is the best study Bible around, whether it be in NKJV as here, KJV, NASB, NIV, ESV, and coming soon, the HCSB. Greatly augmenting the original Scofield, it comes loaded with in-text maps, charts, and addenda, it is an extremely valuable Study Bible. Oxford has put in a lot of general helps that former Scofields lacked. The Leather bound editions are well made by Oxford, and are Smyth-sewn, which is hard to find in these days of mass production and glue-bound (cheap) Bibles. Unfortunately, the black letter edition(words of Christ NOT in red) has been withdrawn, and the only available type is the red-letter, which, in this case, is in an annoying fire-engine red. Despite what some folks very erroneously state, the text of the New King James Version is translated from the exact same sources as the King James Bible of 1611. Not ONE verse is omitted, and in many, many places is a better translation than the old KJV. Archaic language is updated.The ONLY argument anyone can have with this Bible is that it is not the "old" King James. No other argument is valid.Keep in mind that as of now (mid 2006), all Oxford Bibles are made with thumb indexing, which most people hate, but that doesn't stop the wheels of big business.This is the best-made study Bible available in the NKJV.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Compact Treasure in High Quality Package, June 18, 2007

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Anthony Garland (Camano Island, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Scofieldï¿1/2 Study Bible III, NKJV, Pocket Edition (Leather Bound)

First of all, let's get past several bones which seems to get stuck in many people's teeth: not everyone will agree with everything C. I. Scofield taught and, study bibles which include notes always exhibit biases reflecting a particular approach to scripture. But that's what all teachers in the Body of Christ provide and we are to make use of them as best we can regardless (Eph. 4:11). If you dislike C. I. Scofield's teaching or don't believe that a dispensational approach to interpreting scripture is sound, then you won't like this bible. But, if like me, you understand dispensationalism to be the result of sound biblical interpretation, then this "pocket edition" is an amazing bible study companion.

First, let me say that Oxford University press has produced a beautiful work of high quality--which really cannot be found anywhere else in this form factor or for this price. The genuine leather and sewn binding are first-rate. Due to its pocket size, this bible is thick for its width and height. Yet it lays open beautifully, nor due the pages stick together like so many new bibles. The paper itself is high quality, not skimpy and is whiter than most. In short, the pocket edition of this work is as high quality as most high-end bibles (ala Cambridge) costing 3-4 times as much. For a compact version, it is hard to imagine a nicer package.

Regarding the contents: this is the fully updated Scofield Study Bible with all the modern improvements and revisions (clarifications, charts, tables, and full set of study helps at the rear. The study aids include: the complete index to subject chain references (6 pages), a thorough subject index (37 pages), an index of proper names (29 pages), and a real concordance (61 pages). In regard to the concordance: it is the same concordance as the full-size Scofield (which is abbreviated from the concordance found in the revised MacArthur Study and Baptist Study editions of the NKJV). Still, a strong concordance compared with the embarrassments which are typically passed-off these days. This is a red-letter edition (words of Christ in red).

It also bears mentioning that Oxford has not succumbed to the postmodern mantra of our age so often found in modern study bibles: wasting precious print space for eye candy. (The Nelson NKJV Study bible being a prime example which comes to mind where visually appealing insets are so commonplace that useful information suffers at the hands of visual presentation.) Very little space is wasted. Indexes are real indexes--whoever did these indexes understands that an index is only as good as it connects the searcher's concept with the destination material. A refreshing change from the flimsy charts or tables which many study bibles have which purport to be indexed helps.

Older folks will need glasses to read this text: it is quite small--as one would expect--it's a pocket edition, right?! Still, it amazes me how well Oxford University Press has done 'shrinking down' the update Scofield Study Bible into this small package while retaining all the information while retaining quality.

In summary, if you are looking for a handy-size, high quality study bible which upholds the literal interpretation of Scripture and refuses to spiritualize away God's promises or find prophetic fulfillment in approximations, I highly recommend the genuine leather version of this work (ISBN 0-19-527568-3).

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Adaptation, September 13, 2007

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Stephen P. Rodgers (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Scofieldï¿1/2 Study Bible III, NKJV (Imitation Leather)

This edition of Scofield's classic Study Bible stays true to its intentions, avoiding revision or modernization of Scofield's original notes (pre-1967), and carrying those notes into a more functional, practical, attractive format for the modern reader.

Still an excellent Classical Dispensationalist treatment of Scripture, which Christians -especially American Christians- should digest and understand, whatever their theological position may be.