The Cambridge annotated study Bible - Howard Clark Kee

First published in 1989, the New Revised Standard Version is an extremely accurate and up-to-date translation of the Bible. Translated by a team from several different denominations, it is a version accepted by all Christian traditions.
The Cambridge Annotated Study Bible was edited by the internationally recognised biblical scholar, Dr Howard Clark Kee. It incorporates all the information that a modern student of the Bible will need:
an introduction to the history and content of the Bible as a whole
introductions to each book, drawing out the themes within them
cross-references to related biblical passages
the verse-by-verse annotations of Dr Kee
a glossary of significant names and words
a synopsis of the Gospels
tables of chronology and measures
full colour maps and gazetteer

'An excellent piece of work, which is bound to be serviceable to a wide spread of readers.'
Dr Ralph Martin, University of Sheffield

'The great merit of a volume like this is that one has a consistent approach to all the Biblical data, rather than … where scholars of differing views each contribute a small portion of the commentary.'
Dr Ben Witherington, Ashland Theological Seminary

'I feel that this book is the best resource currently available … I particularly appreciate the competency of the marginal notes in the New Testament section.'
Prof Robert Jewett, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

'It is effectively a Bible and commentary in one volume and so would be useful for Bible studies and other similar discussion groups.' Ian Johnson, Life and Work (The Record of the Church of Scotland)

Although I don't exactly like the inclusiveness of the NRSV, I have found the CASB-NRSV to be an excellent addition to my pastoral library. This would be a very good study Bible for any pastor. The notes from Kee are extremely good, the binding and size are perfect [mine has NOT worn out after much, much use] and the blank margin areas allow plenty of space for writing in your own notes. This edition is REALLY well built, I cannot stress that enough, it holds up well to usage. The NRSV is a spartan though illuminating modern translation. The NR340, NRSV Cambridge Annotated Study Bible is an excellent buy and well worth purchasing.
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