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Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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Pages: 1728
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Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.9
ISBN: 0718020685
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780718020682
ASIN: 0718020685
Publication Date: October 14, 2008
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 Good study Bible for the history buff November 17, 2008
Cass Darrow (Leland, NC United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently received a copy of the new NKJV Chronological Study Bible put out by Thomas Nelson publishers. I have an old Reese Chronological Bible which is...well...it's the Bible, chopped up in little bits and pieces, and there aren't very many notes, and so it didn't really help me understand the historical significance of the various Biblical events. Nor did it do anything to help me tie in extra-Biblical events with what was going on in the church. I expected a Bible where Job was put in front of Genesis, and the gospels were chopped up like mincemeat for a holiday pie. I was so very surprised! It's different than I expected, and I mean that in a good way.
The Chronological Study Bible is different. There are images of historical figures (like Josephus, who bears no resemblance at all to Bocephus whom my mind has always strayed to when I read the name) and there are notes on the culture of the times--what exactly was happening in Corinth when Corinthians was written? And there are "time capsules" on some of the pages that give a snapshot of what was going on historically. For example, the one on page 1374 covers A.D.64, and Nero's rule and the great fire in Rome. Putting this information in the context of 1 Timothy helps paint a complete picture, and the explanation of widows on that same page brings home the point that Ecclesiastes has made for millennium. There truly is nothing new under the sun: today's problems plagued the ancients, too.
I look forward to studying out of this Bible for years to come. And much to my own surprise, I've started with Revelation. Which I now know was written during the time of Domitian, who was killed by his close associates and succeeded by Trajan.
A great gift for folks who love to study the Bible and history! November 29, 2008
Mary E. DeMuth (Texas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Chronological Study Bible is a terrific gift idea for the history-Bible buff on your Christmas list. It's chock full of helpful sidebars, historical facts, archeological tidbits, maps, photos, timelines, and art.
What I loved: The fact that the Bible is arranged (as much as could be possible) in chronological order, making it a terrific book to read through in a year, and in order. Simply read five pages a day. I enjoyed the historical pull-outs about culture and geography. I also enjoyed that the difficulties of the Bible are addressed and even left ambiguous. I appreciated that the Psalms are integrated throughout the center of the Bible, not all at once. It gives historical context to the Psalms and their authors.
What I didn't like: The first thing I did when I received the Bible was to locate the book of Job. I've always been curious about that book, particularly when it was written. Though I'm no scholar, I prefer the interpretation that the book dates way back when, around the time of Genesis. So it was a bit disconcerting to see it plopped in the middle of the book (though the authors tell why they've put it there.)
Overall: Highly recommended, particularly for the Bible reader who loves history. I can't think of a better gift!
Wonderful addition to your library of resources December 9, 2008
Donna J. Shepherd
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Chronological Study Bible - New King James Version (Thomas Nelson) is laid out beautifully. With dates at the top of the page, the text is divided into none 'epochs' making it convenient to turn to the table of contents to find an event. Time Charts and Time Panels break down each epoch into more specific categories. If an event has no fixed date, it is placed with related events. Absolute chronology is provided for events with fixed dates. This makes it easy for a reader to place Biblical history into the context of world history.
I appreciated the introduction to each epoch with information about archeology, literature, people and groups of people, and more. The transitions into each section flow smoothly with thorough background information and relevant and interesting facts presented. Snippets about science and technology, and daily life and customs, and time capsules kept me aware of historical context. A concordance and colorful maps round out the abundant resources.
I chose to read about Jesus' final week in Jerusalem often called "Passion Week." I was most interested in reading the details of each day in order. It took some getting used to because I would first read Matthew's account followed by Mark's and Luke's, but fascinating to read about Jesus from each disciple's perspective. The notes on politics and government helped me understand in a more profound way the persecution from religious authorities that Jesus endured. I now understand, appreciate, and see Passion Week in a completely new light.
If you are looking for a specific Bible passage, turn to the Index of Scripture Passages in the back of the Bible. I must say, though, that this Bible is more for students of Scripture who want to feel like they were there, living in Bible times. All the extras in this Bible round out your experience and place Biblical events in context. You'll feel as if you're crossing through the wilderness with the Israelites or walking the streets with Jesus, watching Him save, heal, and deliver.
I like this layout very much, and highly recommend this Bible.
A Great Resource December 29, 2008
Bryan Sims
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I was in college, my Con Law professor told us to always remember historical context when reading supreme court decisions. Since then, I have never failed to take that advice. Since then, I have come to believe that placing events in historical context is quite valuable for understanding them and the point that is being made.
The Chronological Study Bible helps put those historical contexts in perspective by arranging the Bible (to the extent possible) in chronological order. This means that books are not necessarily kept together, but instead that portions are arranged with portions from other books. Similarly, a book such as Jeremiah has been reordered to be chronological rather than its current arrangement.
This book comes with some excellent explanatory notes that explain the choices made by the arrangers. I am sure that Biblical scholars can endlessly debate how to chronologically arrange certain elements of the Bible. However, the notes explain the different options available for placement and why one option was chose over the others.
In addition, the Bible also contains large numbers of sidebars that detail information about topics such as agriculture, architecture, culture, society, daily life & customs, family, and politics. Also included are some great photographs of relevant locations, timelines that help put historical events in context, and a variety of maps to place things in a geographical context.
The book is beautiful, with full color pictures and illustrations throughout. Additionally, color is used to make the pages attractive and easy to read. Most importantly, however, the tops corners of the pages are color coded to allow easy access to each of the nine epochs into which the book is divided.
This book is well put together and would be an invaluable aid to anyone in their Biblical studies. I found the information included in the various sidebars to be quite informative and believe that they do an excellent job of providing additional information to help place the various passages in a greater context of the time period involved.
The only quibble that I have with the book is that the scripture index is found only in the back of the book. Every Bible I have ever seen includes a table of contents at the front that tells you where to find the various books of the Bible. I understand that this Bible is quite different in that it is chronological. However, I think it would be nice to have the index that was at the back, also included at the front.
On the whole, however, if have any interest in Biblical studies at all, I would highly recommend this book to you.
A Wonderful Edition to your Bible Library February 8, 2009
Pam Meyers (Chicagoland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have seen other publisher's chronological Bibles and expected to receive pretty much more of the same. I never expected to receive such a beautiful book in such a readable format.
The volume is loaded with colorful maps, study notes, and other tools such as a feature called "Time Capsule." These little charts place in sequential order highlighted events of the part of the book where they appear. Another handy feature is the Transition sections that serve to tie together other parts of the Word with what the reader is reading. For example, in the gospels where Matthew 11:2-19 appears, a transition sidebar compares a similar account of that section as it appears in Luke.
One of the great features I enjoyed, particularly in the Old Testament, was the sidebar expository sections. World history scholars and affectionados will appreciate how the notes tie in events in world history to what was recorded in Bible at that particular time. For example, Isaiah 22:11 says:
You also made a reservoir between the two walls
For the water of the old pool.
But you did not look to its Maker,
Nor did you have respect for Him who fashioned it long ago.
On the next page a full explanation called "Hezekiah's Tunnel" outlines how in order to stave off attack from the Assyrians, King Hezekiah had a tunnel carved into the hillside on which Jerusalem sits. That way water could be provided to the city and its people wouldn't have to go outside its walls to get their water from the springs. Reading the detailed explanation gave me a greater understanding of the correlating scripture.
The biggest negative I noted in this Bible is that at times the explanations can come across very secularized. For example, in explaining Job 1: 6-12, the writer discussed the Adversary as being modeled after the courts of the ancient Near East, likening the Adversary in Job, who is Satan, to someone with a particular job to do for God. In another section while discussing Abraham, one of the Patriarchs of the Old Testament, the writer of a referance note refers to Abraham's God. Although he uses capital G on God, I still had a level of discomfort. Perhaps this feeling comes from the cliched statements that make me cringe such as when someone says something like, "I passed the test. There is a God." Or a nonbeliever will say something to the effect, "You have your God, and I have mine."
Even with these detractors I would recommend this Bible for anyone who loves digging into the depth of God's word, loves history, and loves research. Being able to tie it all together in this wonderful format makes scripture come alive in a new and fresh way. I know I'll be referring to this Bible in many ways for many years to come.
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