The Old ScofieldRG Study Bible, KJV, Special Pocket Edition: King James Version (Leather Bound)

by C. I. Scofield (Editor) "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth..." (more)
Key Phrases: bshittim wood, one silver charger, ethou shalt, Jesus Christ, God of Israel, Christ Jesus (more...)

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Product Description
Dr. C. I. Scofield's classic study system and 1917 notes form the core of this definitive resource. A crisp red- letter typeface enhances this Bible's usefulness. Large, 10-point print makes this edition particularly attractive for preacher and people with vision difficulties.
Features include book introductions, chronologies, concordance, subject-chain references, comprehensive and subject indexes and full-color Oxford Bible Maps, with index.
* Clear, readable 10-point typeface.
* 16 pages of full color.
* Complete ScofieldRG Study Bible features.
* Oxford Bible Maps, with index.
* Red letter text. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
John R. Kohlenberger III is a freelance Bible consultant. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Leather Bound: 1632 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (September 26, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195273125
• ISBN-13: 978-0195273120
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,322,488 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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63 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best study Bible I own - bar none, June 18, 2003

By	"rnf4118" (SW Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Old ScofieldRG Study Bible, KJV, Standard Edition (Leather Bound)

I own and use the NIV, NASB, NKJV, RSV and NRSV study Bibles and three Life Amplification Bibles. While each of these Study Bibles have their individual strengths and weaknesses, all are indeed helpful in understanding the everlasting messages given to us from God. It is not my intention to critique each version in detail. My purpose for this review is to, hopefully, add some information a first time Study Bible buyer might find useful.

Of the Study and Life Amplification Bibles I own, Dr. Scofield's is my personal favorite for several reasons. I will briefly describe those reasons.

A] Some Study Bibles somewhat overwhelm the reader with information while others are far too abbreviated. Since the foregoing statement is a personal opinion, I will not name the too much and too little Study Bibles. I do not want to add more confusion to a selection so important to one's spiritual growth. Dr. Scofield's essays, commentaries and explanations are an excellent middle ground to the above listed pros and cons.

B] All study expositions are thoughtfully placed on the same page - bottom - of the passages they refer to. As way of example, Dr. Scofield lists the Greek, Aramaic and Hebrew words that can have more than one translation and tells the reader the possible meanings of the translations. However, Dr. Scofield does not restrict his commentary to semantics. He also explains difficult passages and gives details about customs and life in Biblical times. Other Study Bibles do this also but Dr. Scofield's approach is far more "down to earth" and in clear language.

C] The center column cross-references are exceptional. The first to last listing of a particular word or idea is cross-referenced so the reader can easily go back or forward to see each reference. This is very useful in understanding the growth of God's plan for us.

I own the NKJV and the KJV. The NKJV of Dr. Scofield' New Study Bible does not have his original notes and comments. I find the study notes in the NJKV scanty compared the original KJV.

Finally, a comment about the various Bible versions. The NIV, NASB, RSV, NSRV, et al are in today's English. Some people find these versions easier to read and some say the KJV is difficult to read. Others claim the KJV is inaccurate. True, we now have more documents than the translators in the 1600s BUT the message is still the same. I, personally, prefer the KJV to all others. I will read a couple chapters in the today's versions and stop. That is not the case with the old KJV. I will read an entire chapter at one sitting. The reason is the beauty of the English of the time King James commissioned the translation. Yes, there are words we no longer use like thee, thou, art, and verb endings like dost and commeth. To me, that is the sheer poetic beauty of the language. The Old English has a lyrical flow that is a pleasure to read. I could compare the Old English to reading Italian opposed to Russian.

The KJV Old Scofield Study Bible is an excellent choice for those beginning to study God's word and those who are more advanced. Oxford University Press does a superior job in printing and binding. My copy is genuine leather and indexed. I am very pleased with my purchase and would not hesitate to buy this Bible again.

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the Real Thing, March 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The New ScofieldRG Study Bible, KJV, Large Print Edition: King James Version (Hardcover)

For people who have been caught unaware, the "New Scofield Bible" is not a "Genuine" Old Scofield Bible. C.I. Scofield died in 1921. The New Scofield was put together in 1967 by an independant committee. They added numerous notes that certainly would not have agreed with Dr. Scofield. Example: Acts 8:12- They talk about baptism being not only done by immersion, but by sprinking and pouring. The KJB explains that true water baptism is by immersion only. They also mess with the KJV text by adding double meanings that are different from the Old Scofield Bible. For people wanting to buy a Scofield Bible because of the author's great umderstanding of the scriptures, should be advised to buy the "Real One". For people who don't care, anything on the market will do.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The New ScofieldRG Study Bible, KJV, Large Print Edition: King James Version (Hardcover)

Although I have several bible references available to me, I still find myself going back to the Scofield bible given to me at my confirmation when I really want to understand a given passage. I love the beauty of the King James language, and I appreciate the clear, detailed commentary and the clearly noted supporting passages.