Lutheran Study Biblefeatures the NRSV translation as well as introductions, notes, and articles written by more than sixty Lutheran pastors and teaching theologians. This resource is designed to invite readers to experience the Bible and its message through solid background material, unique Lutheran insights, and opportunities for faith reflection. Reader-friendly, inviting, and engaging, this is the perfect study Bible for those who want to encounter Scripture in a fresh and new way
Lutheran Study Bibleincludes four types of study notes:
> The World of the Bible notes explore the historical, cultural, and geographic background of a particular passage.
Biblical Concepts explain key words or themes in the context of other parts of Scripture.
Lutheran Perspectives highlight Lutheran theological insights and catechetical connections drawn from particular passages.
Faith Reflections provide commentary and questions that encourage life application.
NoteLutheran Study Biblecontains 10-point biblical text and 7-point study notes. See the chart of Bible Type Sizes below for comparison of type point size.
I think this as an excellent Lutheran study bible. I love the translation and study notes. There's also a calendar to help you organize your study time. I'm very pleased. God bless.
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As a Lutheran this is something we have wanted for a long time. It is in the NRSV, which is hard to find. It gives helpful insight to specific passages, and information about the writer and time of each book. This would be a great study Bible for all Christians.
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Very definitely focused on the Lutheran student, this bible offers the usual study notes plus comments based on Lutheran theology. There is plenty of room for personal notes in the margins as well.
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Over the course of four academic degrees and several years as a parish pastor, I've accrued a lot of Bibles. Way too many: dozens, scores. Most I could give away without regret. But I've got to say, this one truly is something special. It is a remarkably high quality product, filled with excellent scholarship from seminary professors, theologians, and pastors for whom I have the utmost respect and admiration. This is...
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At first glance the thought is 'big' when you see the Lutheran Study Bible. Then as you open it the clean attractive layout draws you in to examine it further. Three different symbols categorize and identify notes in the side bars of the Biblical text. A fourth symbol in the side bar identifies a question for engaging the reader. Each book is introduced with background information, a synopsis and recognized value. In addition...
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