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Summary: One of the best out there...
Review: As far as study bibles go, this is the best that I've used, and I've used many over the years. As a theology student, this particular version of the Word is the best there is for inductive study... I've had my (first edition Multnomah) IISB since its first release and as far as study goes, it's my main bible. For those familiar with the inductive study method, you'll appreciate the layout of the text, the extra-wide margins for notes/insights, and the various tables and explanations that are found in the edition. As far as study goes, the NASB is one of the best translations to use as its transliteration stays true to the original languages. Kay Arthur and team have done an outstanding job at putting together a textual tool that, once in the hands of students, is the best there is for said same students to dig into the Word and "feed" themselves. If you're a serious student of the Bible then I cannot recommend highly enough that you get yourself a copy of this bible and learn the Inductive Study Method. You'll never look back and your spiritual life will forever be transformed. Be prepared to enter the Throne Room!
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Summary: New Inductive study Bible
Review: I have been interested in purchasing this bible since its creation, however I always passed on it because of its enormous size and the fact that I could only find it in bonded leather. I had always hoped that it would one day be offered in a more user friendly compact version. Recently, my prayers were answered in the form of the New Inductive Study bible, which is a revision of the original. As a minister, I have many bibles of various translations. All are of very high quality, but this bible has quickly replaced all others as the bible I reach for, for detailed study. It is organized in a well thought out logical manner, the background information which is provided is exceptional, and the newly revised New American Standard is much more "public speaking friendly." Because it reads much better than the previous NASB,this will be the bible that I utilize when teaching bible study. In addition, I was able to get this bible in genuine cowhide, which is much more durable than bonded leather and that is something that is very important to me. I believe that this new revision will prove to be very popular among new bible students as well as those who have an extensive background in bible study.
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Summary: Best Bible in Print!
Review: The most word-for-word, formal-equivalence Bible available today is the New American Standard Bible (NASB). Such scrupulousness to the original text lends itself very well for use as a study Bible. Originally, as a Bible for reading, the language was at times wooden and awkward. The updated version, however, is not quite as wooden-feeling as the 1966 version: its punctuation style is more current style and it uses fewer archaic words (for example, reckoned is now credited and beholds is sees). The NASB is a revision of the American Standard Version (1901), but is even more literal than its predecessor. In the 1966 version, this literalness virtually applied throughout the NASB, except in the use of thou, thee, and thy when addressing God. Neither the Greek, Hebrew, nor Aramaic texts used special pronouns when referring to God. However, in the 1995 version, the NASB does not use thee or thou when referring to God. Bible scholars recommend the NASB for its accuracy in translating various terms, synonyms and tenses, for its use of articles, and for the way it treats passages about Jesus. Nevertheless, this reviewer considers the NASB the best version for serious reading and Bible study. In the NASB 1 John 3:17 reads: But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? (NASB) The NASB receives an A in accuracy but only a C in readability.
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