Tech Wednesday – ESV Study Bible

ESV Study Bible

Ok I know…it’s a book. Some might say that a book isn’t technology, but I say tell that to Gutenberg. Anyways back to the point at hand. Crossway recently annouced it is coming out with an ESV Study Bible in Ocober. For most of you this won’t be a big deal, but I’m totally geeking out on this one.

Let me give you a run down of the authors in this Study Bible:

“The Authority and Truthfulness of the Bible” by Wayne Grudem

“How to Interpret the Bible” by Daniel Doriani

“Overview of the Bible” by Vern Poythress

“Reading the Bible Theologically” by J. I. Packer

“Reading the Bible as Literature” by Leland Ryken

“Reading the Bible for Application” by David Powlison

“Reading the Bible, Prayer, and Communion with God” by John Piper

“Reading the Bible with the Church” by John Hannah

“The Bible’s Use in Preaching and Public Worship” by Kent Hughes

“God’s Plan for Salvation” by Mark Dever

“The Theology of the New Testament” by Thomas Schreiner

“Reading the Gospels and Acts” by Darrell Bock

“Reading the Epistles” by Thomas Schreiner

“The Canon of the Old Testament” by Roger Beckwith

“The Old Testament and Critical Scholarship” by Walter Kaiser

“The New Testament and Critical Scholarship” by Darrell Bock

That’s just the authors. This thing has:

25,000-plus notes—focusing especially on understanding the Bible text and providing answers to frequently raised issues.

Over 50 articles—including articles on the Bible’s authority, reliability, and interpretation; on biblical archaeology, theology, worship, prayer, and personal application.

Over 200 full-color maps—created with the latest digital technology, satellite images, and archaeological research; printed in full color, throughout the Bible.

200-plus charts—offering key insights and in-depth analysis in clear, concise outline form; located throughout the Bible.

80,000 cross-references—to encourage easy location of important words, passages, and biblical themes.

More than 40 new full-color illustrations—including historically accurate reconstructions of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, Solomon’s temple, Herod’s temple, the city of Jerusalem in Jesus’ time and throughout the history of Israel, and many more.

A free online version - for every one who purchases a print addition.

Eight editions to choose from – ranging from standard hard-back to premium calf-skin.

I’ve also heard that buyng this study Bible will garuntee a place in heaven and a new BMW. Ok maybe not. But the free online version is a nice plus. All I have to say is I own too many Bibles already, but I might have to add one more to my collection.