I Bought the Orthodox Study Bible

Let me explain.
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[dalecaldwell]

I should mention that the ribbons are my addition.

[richardvaliquette]

Thanks for this Dale. Great review! What a nice break in my day... how soothing!

[philipguzman]

Wonderful review.. with thoughtful theological asides that those who follow you have grown accustomed to, and appreciate. My thanks, Dale.

[Benjamin-bqtc]

This was right on time, Dale. I'm just a few days away from purchasing a "study Bible." My first study Bible was also a Scofield Reference Bible, purchased for me by my dear Father after a service at Bible Baptist Church in Milton, FL. We were visiting there in order to hear Dr. Peter Ruckman preach. Yes, THAT Ruckman.

So I was torn between getting a Matthew Bible (John Rogers, ed.), a Scofield Bible (because of sentimental reasons, mainly), and a "Life in The Spirit" study Bible (because my grandfather and grandmother were independent Pentecostal missionaries, and Grandma had this Bible before she died). But, perhaps it is a sign (what a strange thing to say).

I also wanted to ask you if you feel that the Jerusalem Bible is something worth investing in. If so, I might eventually pick up a copy of that, too.

Thanks Dale.

[gubourn]

Received this yesterday, i really appreciate it. It has notes that are simple and necessary for edification, to me its simple compared my esv study bible

[jldrumm]

We've come full circle as a people: we started hearing the Word, went to reading it for ourselves only, and then back to hearing audiobooks in the place of reading 😁

[jackslapp]

I have both. The paper thickness is the same. The main difference is that the Ancient Faith leather soft edition has a sewn binding, while the other one is glued. Besides the different covers.

[BrianJonson]

Aren't those "book darts" the best?? Love them

[JohnDoe-ttc]

It’s ok, father. You already have a long list. I’ll still keep praying for you.

[Broken_ChainsM]

I like my Thomas Nelson Version of this, however if I got it again I think I would've picked up the ancient faith hardcover during a sale sale since it is sewn bound and includes the additional book of 4th Maccabees in an appendix.

[AmericanShia]

I had that Orthodox Study Bible New Testament and Psalms back in the late 1990s when I almost became Orthodox. Nowadays, I have the Kindle edition of the whole thing.

The Ancient Faith editions aren't as sturdy despite the sewn binding. I think this study bible has just about the right amount of notes, personally.

[MrGpButler]

All this time, I have been thinking of you as an authoritative source on all things, and here I see you drink instant coffee, haha. But seriously, I wonder if you have ever looked at the Oxford Study Bible based on the Revised English Bible translation. I find it to be a very scholarly translation and with valuable notes. The REB didn't seem to take off, which I find surprising.

[Buznpb]

I'm catholic and I love Septuagint over Masoteric text

[icxcnikalastname]

It was my understanding that the Orthodox Study Bible only uses the NKJV for the New Testament not the Hebrew Scriptures

[Stevepsych]

Thanks again for offering your thoughts on the OSB. Enjoyed your reactions. I had a question. In the brief part you mention about the Psalms, you indicated that you like its Christological emphasis. Agreed. At the beginning a of Psalms 1, you say that it says, "Blessed is the man..." saying not a woman, and refer to some scandal. Can you clarify what you were saying about that. You briefly mention that and moved on. Just wanted to get your gist/intent. I'm far from a Biblical scholar, but these observations interest me. Thanks! Please keep doing these videos. I enjoy. I grew up in Washington State and went to the Olympic Peninsula all the time--still do. Well, I've wandered away from commenting on your video! Thanks again!

[Luke]

I don’t have a Bible . I have been using a couple of Bible apps to read scriptures. Which is good in the sense I don’t carry around a a Bible and I can just pull out my Bible app on my phone whenever I want to. I recently rededicated my life and I feel
it’s not good enough to use a Bible app. So I have been searching for the right Bible . I saw one I liked but very expensive about 250$ so I just have to save for it. But it’s not a study bible .

[AnHebrewChild]

When I got mine, I was a little disappointed that bible uses the NKJ instead of the OEB translation or something else. Anyone know why this decision was made ?

I also think this bible feels unfortunately Western & Protestant: almost as if it was produced to proselytize them by making them feel comfortable.

I'm not Eastern Orthodox, for the record, but do hold to the Georgian Orthodox fuller canon and to the Orthodox Ecclesiastical NT Text.

Thanks for your review.

[jpan]

I guess I am a cheapskate, too. I got that OSB.

[JohnDoe-ttc]

Actually, father, if anything, these telescopes that cost so much money show us the glory and majesty of God’s creation. Scientists are baffled. They are finding out their theories of the universe don’t quite jive. They scratch their heads, and perhaps wonder, maybe there is a master creator. It sure makes me smile.