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| The Chronological Study Bible (Bible Nkjv) | 
 enlarge | Author: Thomas Nelson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 1728
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.6 x 2
ISBN: 0718020685
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780718020682
ASIN: 0718020685
Publication Date: October 14, 2008
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Product Description
The Chronological Study Bible is the only study Bible that presents the text of the New King James Version in chronological order-the order in which the events actually happened-with notes, articles, and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and culture of Bible times and gives the reader a dramatic, "you are there" experience. Features include translators' notes, full-color illustrations of places, artifacts and cultural phenomena, contextual articles that connect Biblical times and world history and culture, daily life notes, time panels and charts that show the flow of Biblical history and in-text and full-color maps.
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 I am returning this Bible November 23, 2008
I purchased this Bible with a little apprehension. But was willing to give it a try. I truly believe that the Holy Spirit leads and guides us. Upon reading this version of the Bible I felt that He was telling me that it was wrong. A comment in the introdution made both me and my wife very uneasy. on page xi of the introduction last paragraph say's "No longer will it's words be disconnected holy pronouncements out of the blue." Nothing that God say's in His Word is "out of the blue". The Bible has delivered God's Word to generations, it has spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and has been the roadmap to salvation by faith in Him. Some of the dates that are used and a preoccupation with pagan religions of the day in the first few chapters did not seem to give God's word the respect it deserves. I use various study Bibles and commentaries, but this one is a little to liberal for my liking. If we prayerfully read our Bibles and ask God for understanding and wait for Him to reveal the truths to us, that is all we need.
Revelation 22:18-19 "For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book."
 A little confusing at first November 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was given the opportunity to review the new Chronological Study Bible. I have enjoyed looking through it and planning how I will use it for studying!
At first I was confused because I thought that Chronological meant they arranged the books of the Bible by the dates they were written.That is not the case! They arranged the books, and even some passages by the dates of the time period being narrated.
The study Bible is divided into 9 Epochs of time. Book order has been rearranged and some passages were moved to follow a chronological outline.
The beginning of this BIble has an extensive explanation of their decisions and an admission that scholars have differing viewpoints on the order of some of the events.
Included throught the Bible on the pages are the following:
*Maps
*Archeological Information
*Timelines
*Background and historical information
*Beliefs & customs of the time period
*Photos
*Science & Technology
*Footnotes
The pages are full of usual information and I believe this Bible would be a great help in my studies.
The copy I received is a hardcover with a dust jacket and reminds me of a big textbook. The paper is not the typical thin Bible paper but it's not quite thick textbook paper. (That's probably not important, but if you were going to buy it online you wouldn't be able to tell what type of paper it is so I'm including it!)
In the back of this Bible there is a topical index, a glossary, a concordance, and an index of Scripture passages. There are also maps and blank pages for notes.
I was glad to see the index so that I could locate passages I wanted to look up. Since it's not in typical order, finding things wouldn't be as easy without this index. The index is arranged by the book order in a regular Bible so it is easy to use.
The Chronological Study Bible is the NKJV version.
This won't be your "carry to church" Bible, I think that would be confusing. But it will be good for studying a certain book of the Bible or a certain time period.
 The Chronological Study Bible (Bible Nkjv) November 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Chronological Study Bible is unlike any other bible I have read. When I first opened it, I wasn't impressed because it was hard to find scriptures I wanted to look for. However, the idea of having a Bible that told the story of Biblical times in chronological order appealed to me, so I kept reading and found it very intriguing.
For most people, the Bible is all too familiar. They are used to the Bible and how it is set up; they know that Psalms is one of the largest books and it is in about the middle of the Bible; they know that Luke is in the New Testament and comes after Mark. Most people who are learned in the Bible know that it has the roots of our history in it, or as I have often heard it called-HIS-story.
This Bible has all the same information in it; however, it is in a way that makes reading the Bible not only a challenge but a joy. There are images of historical figures; interesting notes on the culture of the times (i.e. what exactly was happening in Corinth when Corinthians was written); in-depth commentaries on the scripture passages; and history tidbits on each and every page. An example of this are the "Time Capsules". These little snippets of information are helpful in trying to piece together the Bible's historical context.
The order of the New Testament starts off with an account of the Virgin Birth from Matthew ,and then transitions to Luke and gives an account of Christ born of Mary. A synopsis of the Betrayal, and Betrothal of Mary and Joseph, helps bridge the gaps in chronology . The latter explains how the young couple were betrothed and unable to spend time together before they were married, so no one would blame Joseph for "putting Mary away". It goes on to explain that Joseph chose to marry her instead of divorcing her as not to shame her any further.
The goal of the Chronological Study Bible is not to replace the original translation of the Bible but to explain time as the setting in which the biblical record appeared. I believe this Bible was not written for people who are not well-versed in the Bible, as it would be hard to pick this scripture account up for the first time and reply on it as a study bible. However, those who are versed in the bible will read this translation and return to their traditional Bible better equipped with an intimate knowledge of historical Biblical times. The order of the text will help them see the Scriptures with a new outlook as it relates to chronological events.
Added features include: Daily life notes on life in biblical times; A topical index, Glossary, and an in depth concordance.
I am a pastor's wife and enjoyed reading this bible. It gave me a new perspective on how society has not changed much from biblical times; we still have the same problems and still make the same mistakes as they did back in Jesus' day.
great resource November 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the Bible in this new format. I have always found it difficult to keep any sort of a biblical time frame straight in my head. For a long time I assumed that the stories happened in the order in which they appeared in the regular bible... the stories in Genesis were first, Exodus second, Leviticus third etc. I was rather disappointed when I found out this wasn't the case! When I was in bible school I remember in vain trying to map out some sort of time line for myself because I kept getting the biblical characters all mixed up! Like I said, I am a tad on the challenged side when it comes to these sorts of things.
The chronological study bible lays it all out for me! I loved it! There is massive amounts of extra information contained in this bible to help us understand the context of the Scriptures. The pages are beautiful to look at with lovely coloured maps and illustrations. The Chronological Study Bible would make a wonderful Christmas gift for the Bible lovers in your life this Christmas!
Helps galore! November 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
From the moment I opened this amazing study tool I was impressed! Some of it's wonderful array of highlights:
Full color maps, photos and illustrations
Historical accounts
Timelines
Transition helps
Cultural highlights
Contextual Helps
Extensive glossary and concordance
Index of cultural and historical topics
Couched in the easy to read New King James version, Publisher Thomas Nelson offers this treasure trove of study helps is a must-have for any theological student, pastor or bible teacher. Whether doing a group study or individual study, the reader holds the key to deeper understanding of passages as well as the bible as a whole. It is very easy to understand and puts into perspective the Word in a way that feels more devotional than textbook.
Did you know that the prophet Amos was a sheepbreeder and the "tender of sycamore fruit"? Seems the fruit of a sycamore is a kind of a fig and that small cuts must be made in each of the young fruits to improve the quality of the mature fruit. It was considered a low status job and made the message that he had to give even more importance. It is notes like this all throughout the book that give this unique tool it's appeal.
With this tool, the reader is easily able to explore many different perspectives and elements of life in the day that the bible was written. I highly reccomend this book as a vital part of any Christian's biblical tool belt!
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