Reformation Study Bible-ESV (Burgundy)
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Epilogue: R. C. SproulEdition: Leather Bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-01
ISBN: 0875527876
Number of pages: 1948
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Book Reviews of Reformation Study Bible-ESV (Burgundy)
Book Review: I am pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read Dr. Sproul's books for years, and was happy to learn that he was overseeing the publishing of a new Study Bible. The theological articles are very helpful, especially when they touch on issues relating to Reformed theology.
I like the font-size of the Scripture text. It is appropriately bigger than the study notes. The Scripture font is more (for lack of a better word) majestic than the more pedestrian font used for the notes, which helps to delineate the difference between the Scripture and the notes.
I also like the fact that the ESV is more of a word-for-word translation than the NIV. I have used an NIV Study Bible for almost twenty years, and it finally fell apart, which caused me to shop for a new Bible. The NIV Study Bible gave me a rich experience of interacting with the study notes and helps. I grew in my faith because of this Bible. However, over the years I did notice that, when verses which could favor Reformed theology were referenced, the study notes usually steered the reader away from a full-orbed 5-point Calvinism to a more moderate position. As I have become more familiar with Reformed theology, I have noticed this more and more. This is not really a criticism, since no one can write study notes in an absolutely impartial manner -- we're all only human, after all.
But I suppose I began to think that, well, if I'm going to be getting a point-of-view in the study notes of my next Bible, that point-of-view may as well be the Reformed view, which is the view I share.
I began life as a Lutheran, and when my wife and I married, we joined a Presbyterian church (she had been Methodist, and we sort of split the difference!). But as I spent time with Presbyterian and Reformed authors over the next several years, I became convinced that the Reformed view of salvation really is true to Biblical faith. So I moved from being a Presbyterian by convenience to being a Presbyterian by conviction. Dr. Sproul's book "Chosen By God" was especially helpful to me in this regard.
This would be an excellent Study Bible for any Christian, Reformed or not. But do be advised that you will be getting the unvarnished, unapologetic Calvinist view of all things Biblical.
My one criticism is that, in the notes in Genesis 1, the author of the notes appear to favor the framework hypothesis over the young-earth view or the day-age view. They don't come out and say so, but it is apparent. The framework hypothesis is a rather recent innovation, and is not a vital part of Reformed theology, at least not historically. Calvin himself believed in creation over 6 24-hour days.
Overall, I am pleased with this purchase. The price was quite reasonable as well.
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