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| ESV Literary Study Bible (Hardcover, Black Letter) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Leland Ryken, Philip Graham Ryken
Publisher: Crossway Bibles
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 194610
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 1952
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.7
ISBN: 1581348088
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.5208
EAN: 9781581348088
ASIN: 1581348088
Publication Date: September 26, 2007
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 ESV The Literary Study Bible September 17, 2008
Book was in excellent condition and mailing was prompt. The description was accurate and I appreciate the seller's service.
The Other ESV Study Bible - the Literary Study Bible July 27, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
With all the recent flurry of news, updates and excitement regarding the forthcoming ESV Study Bible, I wanted to draw your attention to the other ESV Study Bible, The ESV Literary Study Bible and give you all six reasons why it will have a prominent place on my shelf, and why you should consider it as well.
1. Readability: The Literary Study Bible formats the text so that it reads like most other books, longer lines straight across the page. I have found that this makes reading the Bible at breadth easier, or at least more manageable. For class this past semester, I had to read through all of the Prophetical books and the Gospels. I tried reading them with my regular ESV, and then the Literary Study Bible, and found that what I read in the Literary Study Bible, I retained more readily and the effort seemed not as labor intensive.
2. Usefulness: The readability aids in its usefulness - as like most of us I'm sure our struggle is not in the reading of 1-2 paragraphs, but in entire books and sections of the Bible - but it has other features that make it more useful. The sections that begin every book lay out the main themes of the book, overall flow and structure, as well as your regular Bible introduction information. The 3-5 minute investment before each book really pays off, again in retention and in following the train of thought of the Biblical author. It really helps you as the reader understand what's going on, without giving you all the answers. Its a great tool for getting into the Bible yourself.
3. Leland and Philip Ryken: The father and son team on this Study Bible is certainly worth the price of the book. Both of these men bring a much needed emphasis on understanding the Bible with its literary aspects, as well as its theological, historical and moral aspects. It is not overstated to say that if you can understand the literary aspects of the text, then you are closer to the central message of the text, and the Ryken's bring this out in a way that is helpful, though not overdone.
4. Structure: In addition to the intro sections, each book features breaks in the text that lay out and help identify significant aspects of the upcoming text. This is absolutely great for gaining a sense of the overall argument or flow of a book.
5. The Ryken's: `Nuff said. But you should definitely check out the Leland Ryken article in the book Preach The Word. It alone is well worth the price of that book! I'll actually have something up on the blog about that book in a couple of weeks.
6. Literary Focus: I hinted at this already, but one of the most beneficial things I've learned while in seminary is to see and study the Bible within its literary dimensions. So often we take for granted that the Bible is a communication act where a human author wrote these pages to human audiences. Sure this was superintended by the Supreme Author, but we will fail to truly grasp the full force of the text if we never consider the literary dimensions involved in human communication that comprise the Bible. The ESV Literary Study Bible is an invaluable resource in assisting us as pastors and teachers of God's Word in gaining such an understanding, and that is why I will continue to use it even after the launch of the New ESV Study Bible coming out this Fall.
 Wonderful translation, terrible printing/paper choices June 9, 2008
7 out of 12 found this review helpful
This translation of the Bible is wonderful, understandable, and as all of God's words are - life-giving, able "to save to the uttermost." That said, I am very disappointed with this particular printing process and how it was decided. This is supposed to be a STUDY BIBLE, which seems to me would indicate lots of use, writing in the margins, underlining passages, etc. The paper is AWFUL, it's like handling fragile onion-skin or something else that might be easily destroyed. I can't imagine this being the "work-horse" Bible that one needs as a study bible, because the paper stock was such a poor choice by the publishers. Again, let me say, it's the fragile, thin paper that it's printed on that is the problem, NOT the content of the translation. Also, I think I'll never buy another Bible that's doesn't have Christ's words in red. After all, He is the most important speaker in the Word of God, and I just like having His words in RED, and this edition doesn't offer that. I returned my copy to Amazon after turning only a few pages and am hoping for my refund shortly.
A unique way to study the Bible May 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this Bible! The literary study approach is unique among other Bibles on the market and I have found it to be an interesting way to look at scripture. I agree with other reviewers that this Bible would have been better with more cross referencing, etc. (they are calling it a Study Bible), but I think it still accomplishes its purpose of providing literary insight into scripture well. I think this would pair well with Sproul's Reformation Study Bible--especially for those who wish for more notes and cross references.
Literary ESL Study Bible March 15, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is my first experience with an ESL translation of the Bible. This study Bible is VERY easy to read and understand and does not stray from the essence of the King James Version. I am extremely pleased with the insights offered in this study Bible. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a deeper understanding of God's word.
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