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  1. Kelsey K. Kemp
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    May 14, 2010
    Kelsey K. Kemp
    I am very satisfied with this Bible. The references are well done and the flow of material is easy to follow. It is a great study Bible. Although Adam and Eve were not the first people, but the first Adamic people through whom Jeseus would come. Gen, 1:26 tells us That God man people all over the world on the 6th day. Adam was on the 8th day.
  2. Randy A Brown
    TN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A large Bible study library in one volume
    March 3, 2013
    Randy A Brown
    TN
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Crossway's ESV Study Bible came out in 2008 and has been one of the most popular study Bibles on the market. With its vast amount of quality features, it's not hard to understand why. With 20,000 notes and 50 articles, the scope of this Bible is so large that it seems to contain a full library of Bible study materials. It's no wonder the list of contributor's takes six pages. This Bible also included an extra surprise that I didn't expect.

    Cover and Binding

    This edition is TruTone Brown Cordovan with Portfolio Design. It's one of the nicest imitation leathers that I've seen. I love browns and tans for Bible covers and I especially love the look and feel of this one. It doesn't feel cheap at all. It has an elegant look and a nice grain. The outer perimeter is stitched. The liner is a thick vinyl/paper that is also brown to match the cover.

    The binding is Smyth sewn. It has no problem lying flat.

    Paper and Print

    The paper is 30 GSM. That sounds like it should be very thick paper, but it feels thinner than that to me with about average paper and opacity. There is some show-through, but it's not bad at all.

    The main font is Lexicon 9/10. The print is just the right amount of darkness and is very consistent. Headings are maybe an 8-point and are italic. The notes are much smaller. I'm just guessing, but maybe a 6-point.

    Layout

    The text is in single-column paragraph format. References are located on the inner margin and are keyed to the text with letters. They also include the verse numbers in bold, making them easy to find quickly. Translation notes are placed under the text and are keyed to the text with numbers. Commentary notes are in double-column format and appear under the translation notes. They show the verse number in bold. The notes also include the portion of text they key to in bold. Some notes have titles that are highlighted and in italics. These notes apply to large passages, spanning many verses.

    At the top of the left page is the book name, chapter, and verse that starts on that page and on the right page is the book name, chapter, and verse of the last verse on the page. The color for highlights is an earth-tone tan/green. This color appears throughout the Bible in tables, charts, chapter numbers, etc. I like the earth-tone look and feel.

    Book Introductions

    The book introductions are very detailed and average around 5-6 pages (depending on the size of the book). Information covers author and title, date and location, theme, purpose, occasion, and background, key themes, history of salvation summary, timeline, and a detailed outline. Some books have maps showing the setting of the book and a section that covers a key event in that book.

    Notes

    There is a vast amount of notes in this Bible. The box says 2 million words with 20,000 notes. I didn't count. I'm just taking their word for it. Like any study Bible with commentary the notes are going to be theologically biased, and like every study Bible I review, I caution readers to do their own study and not just rely on the notes in the Bible. All notes are written by fallible man and should always be cross-examined. I use notes only as a guide or for a second opinion. With that said, most of the notes in the ESV Study Bible offer more than one point of view. As an example, the note for Genesis 1:26 for 'us' discusses the view of God speaking with angels and the view of God speaking to Himself. This note does draw a conclusion, but at least another view is discussed. Many notes give references to similar passages or passages that explain and substantiate the note. There are also lots of Hebrew and Greek definitions and explanations. The notes are very extensive and probably average about half the page.

    Articles

    This Bible is filled with articles (50). Most span many pages, and some, like the one on Biblical Ethics, cover many subtopics. Some of the articles are doctrinal based and are heavily biased theologically. There are also many articles about studying the Bible, manuscripts, the original languages, reading the Bible, interpretation, the cannon of Scripture, Biblical archaeology, and much more. These are by far my favorite articles because I'm very interested in the canon and Hebrew and Greek. I'm grateful that Crossway included them.

    Concordance

    The concordance is 77 pages with three columns per page. There is actually more entries than I expected. There are 56 entries for 'God'.

    Bible Reading Plan

    I've come to expect a Bible to have a Bible reading plan. They've put a lot of thought into this reading plan. It has a one-year plan that gives you four readings every day. First is Psalms and Wisdom Literature, then Pentateuch and History of Israel, then Chronicles and Prophets, and finally Gospels and Epistles. This gives you four sections every day. Each of the sections is carefully planned out. The readings from Psalms and Wisdom Literature are designed to be appropriate for the beginning and end of the year. The Pentateuch and History of Israel takes you through the five books of Moses, then chronologically through the Old Testament. The Chronicles and Prophets are also set up chronologically. The Gospels and Epistles are grouped by author. This is a great reading plan for people like me who like to skip around. This allows you to skip around and still read systematically.

    Maps

    Aside from the more than 200 color maps in the text, there are 15 maps in the back. They're full color and printed on very thick paper. They're labeled well, making it easy to find what I'm looking for. I would like to have an index to maps, but if there isn't an index I want the maps labeled like these are.

    Ribbon

    I love the ribbon in this Bible. It is copper color and is much thicker than most ribbons. It greatly adds to the elegant feel of this Bible. If I were to make any changes I would have at least two ribbons.

    Free ESV Online Study Bible

    Just when I thought it couldn't get much better I read the card that came with the Bible and found that it gives me an access code that gives me free access to the ESV Online Study Bible. The online edition contains everything that is found in the print version plus new features. You can create your own notes, do searches, follow links, and listen to the ESV Bible in audio.

    Conclusion

    The ESV Study Bible is an amazing Bible. The amount of study material makes this a large study library. Of course to get all this material in one volume requires the Bible to be extra-large and heavy, but the quality of the notes and articles makes it worth it. It is a great study tool for teachers and preachers as well as students of God's Word. I highly recommend the ESV Study Bible.

    For pictures see this review on Bible Buying Guide

    Crossway provided this Bible free for review. I was not required to give a positive review- only an honest review.
  3. mikeytheman
    Plainview, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Cadillac of Study Bibles
    January 24, 2017
    mikeytheman
    Plainview, TX
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This is an excellent Study Bible. If it were a resource hotel, it would have no vacancy. I love the way it provides background information on cults and other controversial thought systems. I do wish they had made it double column format, but it is an excellent resource. You can just tell a whopping amount of time, thought, and effort was put in to making this Bible. Thank you Crossway and Christianbook.com! :)
  4. Stef
    Nashua, NH
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    THE Study Bible of the Future for Evangelicals
    October 15, 2010
    Stef
    Nashua, NH
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for ESV Study Bible--Genuine leather, black.
    The ESV Study Bible is, without a doubt, the best and most comprehensive Study Bible on the market today.

    The Scholars and Pastor's that contributed study notes, articles, charts, etc. are not only first rate, but are a 'Who's Who' of the top Evangelicals in the world.

    The Articles, Resources and other References covered have aided in my grasping and understanding of the Bible's message.

    Each Testament (Old & New) is given an overview.

    The various divisions of the Bible are discussed.

    Introduction to the Pentateuch (1st 5 books of the Bible)

    Introduction to the Historical Books (Joshua through Esther)

    Introduction to the Poetic and Wisdom Literature (Job through Song of Solomon [or Songs])

    Introduction Prophetic Books (Isaiah through Malachi)

    Also, each Book is introduced with important information.

    For Example the Book Joshua is introduced with some of the usual topics;

    Author and Title

    Date

    Theme

    Purpose, Occasion, and Background

    Key Themes

    Outline

    But the ESV also includes;

    Key Themes CHART (far different from just a paragraph or list)

    The Destruction of the Canaanites

    History of Salvation Summary (A feature included in all the Book Introductions)

    Luke is similarly introduced with the usual topics (and "History of Salvation").

    But the ESV includes a...

    Timeline Chart (which covers the major people and events)

    Key Themes Chart (these charts can be enormously helpful)

    Other Topics covered include

    God's Plan of Salvation

    Biblical Doctrine Overview (Don't let this title scare you) covers

    True Theology: Knowing and Loving god

    The Bible

    There are in Text (on the same page that the

    Maps

    Charts (such as the one in 1 Kings 15 of the Kings of Israel & Judah; Good, Bad & those wit a Mixture of good and bad).

    Diagrams

    Study Notes (bottom of the page) which include...

    Overviews of portions or chapters

    Archaeological information

    Important Theological notes (Theology = Faith Seeking Understanding)

    Background material/information

    Plus much much more.

    All this additional material adds a few ounces to the overall weight of the Bible. But every single person I know who has bought and uses this Bible, feels it well worth it.

    As a lay person, many years ago I took several courses at a small Bible College. The material in this Study Bible covers most of the material I was taught, and tried to fully comprehend :-)

    I strongly urge anybody and everybody to purchase this Bible. Once you have one in hand, read all the additional study aids contained in it.

    If used thoughtfully and prayerfully, your time spent with God's Word can only be enhanced, your understanding of the Word increased, and your faith deepened. All due of course to God's wonderful gift of His Word and the work of His Holy spirit in our hearts and lives. It has done this for me personally.
  5. seeker
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Extensive study Bible, beautifully bound
    August 22, 2013
    seeker
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review is for the calfskin ESV Study Bible. After receiving this product, I can understand why it won an award. I have several study Bibles, but this one has more study helps and additional material than any of my others. In addition to the ample study notes on each page and lengthy introductions to each book, it contains a lot of supplementary material and good articles on subjects not usually found in study Bibles. Therefore, it is a thick volume, but nicely proportioned. The Scriptures are in single column paragraph format in a readable font, not large print but easily readable for average vision, with side references. The notes at the bottom are in smaller type. There are color illustrations within the Scriptures, but the words of Christ are not in red. So far, I've seen nothing in the study notes that is in conflict with evangelical beliefs.

    The ESV is an essentially literal translation and is said to have very good accuracy and readability. I usually read the NJKV or NASB, and had never used the ESV. I read somewhere that the ESV is like an NASB that went back to English class. :) At any rate, I also like this translation. As does my favorite NKJV, it uses modern language but is more eloquent than the NIV, imo.

    The calfskin binding is very beautiful--smooth and supple. I was afraid I wouldn't like the cordovan color, but it's absolutely gorgeous, very suitable to this volume. The Bible has family record pages and two ribbons. It has a lifetime guarantee from Crossman. Access to the on-line version is included, but mine lacked the information card. I contacted CBD and they gave me Crossman's phone number. I called and was immediately given a code for on-line access to the study Bible.

    I got this Bible at a fantastic sale price here at CBD, and their customer service is tops. If you want a quality study Bible with extensive supplemental material, this is a great choice. It is available in several different bindings.
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