NRSV Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha 4th Ed H/C

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Classic but not stodgy, up-to-date but not trendy, The New Oxford Annotated Bible: 4th Edition is ready to serve new generations of students, teachers, and general readers.
The New Oxford Annotated Bible is the premier study Bible used by scholars, pastors, undergraduate and graduate students studying the Bible
Extensive notes by experts in their fields; in-text maps, charts, and diagrams; supplementary essays on translation, cultural background and other general topics
Description

  • The premier study Bible used by scholars,
    pastors, undergraduate and graduate students, The New Oxford Annotated Bible
    offers a vast range of information, including extensive notes by experts in
    their fields; in-text maps, charts, and diagrams; supplementary essays on
    translation, biblical interpretation, cultural and historical background,
    and other general topics.
  • Extensively revised–half of the material is
    brand new–featuring a new design to enhance readability, and brand-new
    color maps, the Annotated Fourth Edition adds to the established reputation
    of this essential biblical studies resource.
  • Many new and revised maps, charts, and
    diagrams further clarify information found in the Scripture text. In
    addition, section introductions have been expanded and the book
    introductions present their information in a standard format so that
    students can find what they need to know.
  • Of course, the Fourth Edition retains the
    features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot
    of the pages, in-text charts, and maps, a page number-keyed index of all the
    study materials in the volume, and Oxford's renowned Bible maps.
  • This timely edition maintains and extends the
    excellence the Annotated 's users have come to expect, bringing still more
    insights, information, and perspectives to bear upon the understanding of
    the biblical text.
  • The renowned New Revised Standard Version Bible translation, the
    scholarly standard for study of the Bible
  • Wholly revised, and greatly expanded book introductions and annotations.
  • Annotations in a single column across the page bottom, paragraphed
    according to their boldface topical headings.
  • In-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text.
  • Essays on the history of the formation of the biblical canon for Jews
    and various Christian churches.
  • More detailed explanations of the historical background of the text.
  • More in-depth treatment of the history and varieties of biblical
    criticism.
  • A timeline of major events in the ancient Near East.
  • A full index to all of the study materials, keyed to the page numbers on
    which they occur.
  • A full glossary of scholarly and critical terms.
  • 36-page section of full color New Oxford Bible Maps, approximately 40
    in-text line drawing maps and diagrams.

Product Details

2480 pages

6 3/4″ x 9 1/4″ x 1 3/4″

ISBN13: 9780195289558

ISBN10: 0195289552

Full Color Hardcover with white page edges

Oxford University Press – January, 2010

10 Pt Font

$45 retail price

3 lb. 9 oz Bible weight

About the Author(s)

Michael Coogan is Professor of Religious Studies at Stonehill College and
Director of Publications for the Harvard Semitic Museum. He has also taught at
Harvard University, Boston College, Wellesley College, Fordham University, and
the University of Waterloo (Ontario), and has participated in and directed
archaeological excavations in Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, and Egypt. He is the
author of Old Testament text books and The Old Testament VSI.
Marc Z. Brettler is Dora Golding Professor of Biblical Studies and chair of the
Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Brandeis University.
Carol Newsom is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament, Candler
School of Theology, Emory University.
Pheme Perkins is Professor of Theology at Boston College.

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