“The Westminster Study Bible is simply a fantastic study Bible. It actually happens to be the first study Bible to utilize the NRSV Updated Edition, but even as others undoubtedly follow in its path, it will continue to stand out. The explanatory notes in the bottom third of each page are some of the most consistently helpful notes that I have seen in a study Bible, providing aid for, again, both devotional and scholarly aims. The editors dig into the linguistic, historic and cultural context of the most significant, debated, and perplexing verses, while providing cross-references for each as well. Along with explanatory notes, each book begins with at least two pages of meaningful introduction, covering the theological purposes of the book, the authorship, date and major issues, and ending with a reading guide. The reading guide is perhaps the most unique part of the introductions, and it is what I expect will be one of the most helpful tools for both new and seasoned Bible readers. On top of the explanatory notes and the introductions, The Westminster Study Bible ends with a dense index, that includes a catalogue of mini essays on immediately relevant issues, like the Bible and Science, the Bible and Gender and the Bible in public life, as well as a massive reference list to subjects and themes throughout the Scriptures, and finally eleven of the most biblically important geographical maps.”
“The most comprehensive new Bible text. The footnotes and commentary both historically and theologically make this my favorite reading of the Canon and Deuterocanonical/Apocryphal Books.”
“The best yet. This is the second study Bible to come out in the updated NRSV translation. I think it is a notch up from or at least equal to the SBL Study Bible (which is also based on the revised NRSV) in terms of commentary. Overall, Westminster is a better product with thick glossy pages, and no bleed through from the other side of each page nor from your highlights. This is the one to get!”
“I'm so impressed with this particular edition of the NRSVue that I've also purchased copies as Christmas presents for a couple of loved ones who enjoy daily Bible reading.” | 
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