Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard

I love this Bible. I have years of notes written in my bible and have used the NASB version for over 37 years. My daughter just gave birth to our first granddaughter so I thought to celebrate I would get her a new bible. She and her husband read it every day!

I have used this study bible since it originally came out in the 70's when I was first saved. I cut my spiritual teeth with this bible, and it never lead me astray. I think this is the most doctrinely sound, best annotated study bible around. There are a lot of notes, but not excessively so, and they bring greater understanding to the text. There is an abundance of maps, diagrams, some lists, and a very nice doctrinal section in the back. It is written from a very conservative, fundamental background but often will site other views on a topic. There are many nice references that will also shed light on a given verse. This was the first of the recent flood of study bibles, and IMHO the best of the lot that everybody else has tried to copy. Get one in your favorite version (KJV, NAS, or NIV)

I like the way the Ryrie Study Bible is layed out each book introduction,timeline and charts concordance etc is set in this bible. Of all the Bibles I own this has been the One I use all the time. I just wish the leather had been more of a lighter green because I can't tell it from a black Bible at a distance. Anne Eppright

I am a layperson.The depth of the commentary and the fastidious cross-referencing in the margin has made this Bible the gateway for my growth as a Christian. The maps in the back and other commentary at the beginning of each book create a depth of understanding in my Christian experience that I find too infrequently from the pulpit.The commentary has great life application elements and historical references as well. Well Done Dr. Ryrie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition is truly an excellent study bible. In addition to clear and detailed notes on every page, this bible has some of the best explanatory charts and tables I have found in any study or reference bible.Each book in this bible includes an extensive introduction with detailed notes on authorship, date, contents, an outline, and a feature I especially enjoy, a graphical timeline for that book. Also included is a sizable concordance, and over a dozen detailed full-color maps depicting the Holy Land from the Old Testament through Christ's ministry and Paul's journeys and up to present day.If I had to recommend any one study bible, this would be it. I would especially recommend it for anyone in the ministry or actively evangelizing. The wealth of reference material in this bible makes God's Word not only easier to understand, but also easier to explain to others. Also available in King James Version, I give the Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition my highest recommendation.