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Title: Old Scofield Study Bible-KJV-Reader's by C. I. Scofield ISBN: 0-19-527467-9 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: January, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.27 (26 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Very Good Work
Comment: The Old Scofield Study Bible (KJV) is one of a kind. Let me be honest right from the start by saying that God's Word does not make any sense unless it is understood with a dispensational perspective. Anything less than that, and your stuck with a Bible that contradicts itself all over the place. All a believer has to do is allow God's Word to interpret itself, instead of listening to the so-called scholars of higher Christian education. They are the main reason for the Laodicean apostasy we find ourselves in today. Scofield did a good job at letting God's Book speak for itself. I have discovered by experience that most of the study bibles out there on the market today are filled with nothing but the authors private interpretation of the scriptures. What's so difficult about just believing what God's Word says, and not adding your own thoughts to it. The Scofield Study Bible does have it's weaknesses on certain passages, but overall it surpasses any other study bible currently out there. With all due respect, people that haven't discovered this have never really searched and studied the Book "with their hearts" well enough to make any worthwhile comment on the subject. Given the choice, I choose to listen and trust God's Word, and not the liberal Christian scholars. Ahhh, there's nothing like a King James Bible to clear up a college education.
Rating: 5
Summary: Oxford NIV Scofield Study Bible
Comment: In taking my Bible study very serious, I like to have at my disposal, a Bible that translates well for everyday language. That is why I highly rcommend the Oxford NIV Scofield Study Bible. The NIV version is a translation that is not so high on language that the average reader could not understand it. Instead, its a translation that's readable and because it has been revised and written by scholars and also theologians from all denominations, you have a broad array of language form and appliability to study and meditate on.
Rating: 5
Summary: The best study Bible I own - bar none
Comment: 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.
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Title: KJV Study Bible: Red Letter Reference (Leatherette) by C. I. Scofield ISBN: 1577489470 Publisher: Barbour Publishing Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.97 |
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Title: The First Scofield Study Bible: King James Version/Black Genuine Leather by C.I. Scofield ISBN: 0529109530 Publisher: World Bible Publishing Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $44.99 |
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Title: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible King James Version/Large Print/Indexed/Deluxe Black Leather ISBN: 0887071554 Publisher: Kirkbride Bible Company Pub. Date: 01 June, 1993 List Price(USD): $97.99 |
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Title: The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Of The Bible : Classic Edition ISBN: 078526096X Publisher: Nelson Reference Pub. Date: 19 February, 1991 List Price(USD): $19.97 |
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Title: Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary Of Old And New Testament Words : With Topical Index ISBN: 0785211608 Publisher: Nelson Reference Pub. Date: 28 August, 1996 List Price(USD): $39.99 |
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