The New Interpreter’s Study Bible brings the best of biblical
scholarship to the service of the Church. In this new study Bible, based on
The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha, over
seventy distinguished scholars have provided background and insight on the
biblical text. Features of this valuable new study Bible include extensive
historical and theological annotations on the biblical text; brief introductions
and outlines for each biblical book; excursuses giving further background and
insight regarding particular themes and passages; and twenty-four newly
commissioned maps detailing the biblical world at various historical periods.
The New Interpreter’s Study Bible brings the best of biblical
scholarship to the service of the Church. In this new study Bible, based on
The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha, over
seventy distinguished scholars have provided background and insight on the
biblical text. Features of this valuable new study Bible include extensive
historical and theological annotations on the biblical text; brief introductions
and outlines for each biblical book; excursuses giving further background and
insight regarding particular themes and passages; and twenty-four newly
commissioned maps detailing the biblical world at various historical periods.
The New Interpreter’s Study Bible on CD-ROM enhances this exciting
new study Bible with powerful linking and search capabilities and additional
classic reference resources to enhance the Bible study of serious lay persons,
teachers, students, and pastors. Additional resources included are:
The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, edited by George
Buttrick(5 Volumes)
Introductory and background articles from The New Interpreter's Bible
Commentary series
Additional Bible maps suitable for classroom handout (from Bible
Teacher’s
Dr. Walter J. Harrelson, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament,
Emeritus at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, is the General Editor of
The New Interpreter’s Study Bible. He and the Editorial Board have
gathered over seventy distinguished scholars to write the annotations.
The New Interpreter's Study Bible (NISB) is a new study Bible that
offers the full text of the NRSV translation coupled with fascinating and
informative notes by ninety leading theologians.
"Here are superb introductory essays and excellent notes on the biblical
texts. The New Interpreter's Study Bible is a first-rate aid for all who desire
a serious, scholarly encounter with scripture."
- Marion L Soards, Professor of New Testament Studies, Louisville
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
"Of the current editions of Study Bibles, in my opinion the most helpful for
pastors, teachers, and all students of the Scriptures has now been issued by
Abingdon Press under the dedicated guidance of Dr. Walter Harrelson."
- Bruce M. Metzger, Professor of New Testament, Emeritus,
Princeton Theological Seminary
"The combination of theological reflection, scriptural scholarship, and the
practical engagement of life and faith found in the NISB will provide a
dependable and rich resource for communicators, students and other spiritual
leaders."
- Rob Weber, Senior Pastor, Grace Community Church, Shreveport,
Louisiana.
"I would like to put this in the hands of every teacher. I have long searched
for a simply written study Bible that engages our thoughts and also stimulates
personal spiritual growth. I became engrossed in it and was reluctant to put it
aside."
- Delia Halverson, Christian Education and Curriculium
Specialist, Faith Discovery Ministries
Keywords: NRSV New Interpreter's Study Bible Hardcover New Revised Standard Abingdon Press
