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 THIS is the Study Bible you want ... August 5, 2008
Vanilla Bean (Texas)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I've been to many Christian bookstores, purchased (and returned) a few bibles online, talked to friends, scoured publishers websites, read many reviews (including the Christian Research Institute and How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions), and have finally concluded and found THE best-of-the best study Bibles currently available and THIS is it.
The NIV is the most read and most trusted Bible translation today. The Life Application Study adds helpful introductions to each book, timelines, statistics, overviews, megathemes, verse-by-verse notes, explanatory notes, maps, charts, diagrams, profiles of Bible people, and background on the time between the two testaments. This Bible uses the NIV cross reference system and includes an index and dictionary/concordance. This Bible's text is in an easy-to-read single column format while the verse-by-verse notes are in a smaller, different text in two columns at the bottom of each page. Additional explanatory notes and profiles are set apart nicely as well. The words of Jesus Christ are in red letter.
Although the description does not say so, this specific item has BOTH the higher grade genuine leather cover AND the indexed thumb tabs with the abbreviations of the books to make them easier to find. It is burgundy with golden-gilded page edges and a burgundy ribbon marker. The ISBN is 0310934028 and the Amazon discount price on a retail price of $89.99 cannot be beat (I got mine at $57 but I have noticed that the price point does change up and down). When your Bible comes, *IF* it does *NOT* have the thumb tabs, please check the ISBN and then exchange it for the right product (it appears that there may be occasional fulfillment challenges with Amazon on this product).
If there were one book I would hope everyone could own, this would definitely be it!
O Lord, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105)
Bon Appetit!
The Best Study Bible in Print June 20, 2007
Laura J. Riedel (Burke VA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The Life Application Study Bible is truly the best Bible in print. Scripture is presented in a clear, organized manner with references, concordances, topical study sugggestions,a dictionary and common phrase look up features. Unique features include an easy-to-read interpretation and explanantion of scripture and how it can be applied to everyday life situations. Historical data, maps, chapter themes and summaries and descriptions of major and minor characters in the bible add depth and understanding and make it and excellent choice for a study and research bible for ALL ages.
Life Application Study Buble June 27, 2006
Mike Bagg
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
If you are going to lead a Bible study, this study Bible is an excellent resource. Each footnote is tailored to apply scripture to our lives and explains how we can be more effective for God's Kingdom.
Great Study Bible February 2, 2008
S. Peek (Rocky Mountains, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is an excellent resource for study of the Bible.
In addition to the text of the Scriptures, this one gives lots of other information helping to put it into context. Each book has an overview section that tells about the major themes of the book, outlines the text, tells about key verses, etc.
There are also numerous profiles of major figures of the Bible. These go through strengths, weaknesses, accomplishments, mistakes, lessons learned, key verses, etc. They are very helpful in summarizing information about many of the key people.
There are lots of maps, a concordance, and lots of other aids.
Perhaps the most important feature of this particular Bible is the way that it helps give applications from the Scriptures to daily living.
This is a great Bible. Highly recommended.
Excellent Study Bible July 15, 2007
M. Burns (Rockdale, Tx)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful Bible and wonderfully handcrafted.It is different from any other leather Bible I had ever seen.My nephew was thrilled with it as a graduation gift.I rate the Life Application Bible as one of the best ever written for study of the Bible and how to apply it to your life.
M Burns
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