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ISBN: 0718020685
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Publication Date: October 14, 2008
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 The Chronological Study Bible from Thomas Nelson November 9, 2008
L. Hilton (Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Title: The Chronological Study Bible
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Copyright: 2008
ISBN: 978-0-7180-2068-2
Genre: Bibles/NKJV/Study
A treasure in the hand is worth ten on the shelf! And The Chronological Study Bible is just such a treasure for the one who desires to follow the flow of history as he reads the Bible. I reviewed the hardcover edition, which comes with a handsome full-color jacket over a burgundy cover. It is also available in bonded leather, for a modest price increase. You are invited to "immerse yourself in the world of the Bible," and the study aids throughout the work make this an effortless experience. On practically every page, there is a picture, a time capsule, a thought-provoking question, or a reference to archaeology, geography, or technology, often more than one. They are arranged on the page in a way that draws your attention without unduly distracting your devotions. Section headings provide a point of reference and an overview of the successive passages, enabling you to easily capture the flow of events as they were recorded. Another valuable aid is the manner in which Old Testament passages are quoted in the New Testament. The Chronological Bible indents and italicizes the quote, and provides a footnote as to the Scripture reference. No more searching through reams of notes and commentary in order to locate the source of the quotation!
In addition to the features I've mentioned, the jacket cover draws your attention to:
* The chronological Bible text of the New King James Version
* Daily Life Notes - how people in the Bible REALLY lived!
* Time panels and charts that help you grasp the flow of history
* A Topical Index, Glossary, and a more - comprehensive- than usual Concordance.
* In-text and full-color maps of the world of the Bible.
If you have ever asked, "What in the world is going on?" of your Bible, The Chronological Study Bible by Thomas Nelson is the treasure you've been seeking!
$44.99 hardcover. 1670 pages.
This is a must have for anyone wanting to study the Bible November 16, 2008
Adam Ratley (Concordia, MO USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are led to learn about the Bible, then this book is for you! Not only does it rearrange everything into a chronological order, but it brings the Story alive with tons of historical references and explanations that beautifully enhance the learning experience. There is so much more to the Bible than just the scripture. Many stories and parables take on new meanings when you understand the historical references behind them. There are lessons to be learned each and every time you read the Bible and this is a great learning tool. I also highly recommend the Kingdom and the Crown trilogy for more historical understanding with a great story to boot.
The Kingdom and the Crown, Vol. 1: Fishers of Men (The Kingdom and the Crown)
The Kingdom and the Crown, Vol. 2: Come Unto Me (The Kingdom and the Crown)
Behold the Man (Kingdom and the Crown, Vol 3).
Reads like a history book! December 11, 2008
Karla Cook
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am so impressed with the Chronological Study Bible. To start with, it is just beautiful. The pages are full-color with a lovely papyrus-like look, although printed on the thin paper typical of Bibles. And then, it is my personal favorite translation, the New King James.
The chronological arrangement of the scripture makes it read like a history book, and that aspect is further enhanced with lots of detailed notes on historical information (based on archeaology and other texts) that tie in with the time period. Many passages in the Bible don't say specifically when they took place, so the scholars who put this edition together explain in the notes throughout why they chose to place in a particular historical context, and what other options might be. Knowing the context and details about the culture helps with understanding the meaning of some of the more obscure passages of scripture.
The text is divided into 9 Epochs (or time periods): Before the Patriarchs, The Patriarchs, The Rise of a Unified People, From Tribes to a Nation, The Fall of Two Nations, Exile and Return, Between the Testaments, The Coming of the Messiah, and The Church Age. The appendices include an index of topics, a glossary, a concordance, an index of scripture passages, and maps.
I am very excited to have this Bible on my shelf, and I know I'll enjoy reading and referring to it over and over. Highly recommended!
The Bible Narrative December 10, 2008
Jonathan Blundell (Red Oak, TX United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A few weeks back I received a copy of Thomas Nelson's Chronological Study Bible (NKJV).
No lie - I was blown away!
Just skimming through the pages wowed me with the layout and the extensive use of color and imagery throughout the pages.
I've since used it several times in preparation for various studies and messages and will say that it's a great companion for any study.
As a "study Bible" I haven't been blown away by any particular insights included in the study notes and such but that doesn't diminish my feelings at all. And to be fully honest and fair about it, I can't say I've read this entire Bible all the way through yet (with our without the notes) -- so there are likely countless things still waiting to be discovered.
I was thrown originally by the order of the Gospel letters (where I've spent most of my study time). As a Chronological Study Bible, I still expected the letters to remain intact, simply placed in the order they were historically (or at least believed to be) written. I have a copy of The Books of The Bible (TNIV) that's organized more in that manner -- and I'm certain this previous experience with a "chronological Bible" tainted how I expected this Bible to read.
(Side note :: The Books of The Bible focuses a lot more on readability than study -- with no chapter or verse deviations and text formatted in one column per page rather than multiple columns),
In comparison to The Books of the Bible, the chronological order is that of the Biblical Narrative, not necessarily the order of the authorship. Like I said, this was a disappointment -- at first -- but I've come to appreciate it as an entirely different resource/tool as I delve further into the text. It helps me see the broader picture of where the various stories of Jesus line up and which authors included which stories, and which ones excluded others.
Along with ordering the text in narrative order, I've also come to really appreciate the time line that scrolls above each of the pages. This gives an even broader dimension to studying and helps the reader see a better picture of how various events/texts align themselves within the greater Biblical narrative.
Further study of the Bible showed how the editors worked to carry out the narrative order by intertwining texts like the story of David, with his poetry and songs in the book of Psalms. This gives the reader a better feeling of David's narrative, with his feelings and thoughts and reflections wrapped around them. I'm looking forward to delving into the Psalms even further with this added resource.
Now if only they just had a version with Eugene Peterson's translation. :-)
My full review :: [...]
Excellent resource for supplemental bible study and reading December 18, 2008
Laurence T. Baxter (Indiana USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Chronological Study Bible (New King James Version) by Thomas Nelson Publishers is an outstanding resource for those who want to explore the bible in a fresh and novel way. A chronological bible arranges chapters and passages of the bible in chronological order (rather than canonical order), which at times presents quite a challenge for the authors. This particular chronological bible does a very good job at arranging the bible in historical order and in providing a great wealth of supplemental material about the historical and cultural contexts. It earns the title of a study bible due to a variety of notes, charts, pictures, and maps. While it does not replace a traditional bible or study bible (e.g. one with extensive cross-references and grammatical notes), it provides an excellent supplement for the reader who wishes to better see the dynamic landscape of scripture from creation to the end times.
The materials is nicely arranged, starting with a number of introductory notes about the chronology and about the NKJV, then the text itself is broken down into nine epochs: Before the Patriarchs, Time of the Patriarchs, Rise of a Unified People, From Tribes to a Nation, The Fall of Two Nations, Exile and Return, Between the Two Testaments, The Coming of the Messiah, and The Church Age. At the end are several nice articles on historical and cultural topics, a generous concordance, and a (very important) index of scripture passages which is needed to find where a given verse is located in the book.
The quality of the book and of the notes is really quite good. The format of short articles with relevant historical and cultural info right alongside the biblical text is not only useful, but highly engaging. At each point where there is a change of book or other break in the narrative, the study bible has a "Transition" section that I found very helpful in keeping the narrative flowing, as well as in alerting the reader that they're entering a new book of the bible. That sounds trivial for a regular bible but it's important for a chronological ordering which might go back and forth between two or more books of the bible. It was particularly interesting to read through New Testament books and missionary journeys via the interspersing of chapters of Acts along with Galatians, James, Thessalonians and others.
For in-depth understanding of the meaning of the text and for discipleship bible study there are better tools available, but this book serves its purpose well in helping us understand the historical flow of the events of scripture, and in given us a better understanding of the cultural background present in the lives of biblical characters. As supplemental study material, or for those looking to read through the bible in a year, this NKJV Chronological Study Bible is an excellent and enjoyable resource.
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