A must have for students of the bible...
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A must have for students of the bible. David has a unique way of opening the bible to you that draws you into a deeper understanding of the God of creation.
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This is a must read for any serious bible or history student.
1863116
I teach an adult Sunday School class in a Methodist Church. We have decided to go through the Bible with an in-depth study. I had discovered the Genesis Commentary by Nahum and thought it was fabulous which is what led me to purchase his Exodus commentary. Thus far, I have only gotten up to chapter 6 and have already been enlightened on a number of issues that have always been puzzling to me. For those unfamiliar with the JPS series - it is designed like a Hebrew book which means it opens the opposite way regular English books do, which takes a little getting used to. The text, In Hebrew, is at the top of the page. Opposite is an English translation. The commentary on the passage is, in English, and typically takes up about 2/3 of each page. It covers quite a lot - it talks about the nuanced meaning of lots of Hebrew words, it compares the text to other ancient texts, discusses various meanings and more. I might not recommend this commentary for someone who is new to the Bible, unless they are the scholarly type, but for someone who has done a bit of study I find this to be an invaluable resource for study. I have been using it, along with Umberto Cassuto's commentary, and find they work together well. I think it has brought me to a whole new understanding of Exodus and I highly recommend it.
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This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, whichever name you choose to use. In concise, very readable sections it provides the basic facts and narrative of this important book. Regardless whether one is a literalist or believes that the Bible was written by people in a prescientific age with a political agenda they needed to advance to create a unified people, this book is excellent. When reading the Bible one can lose forest for the trees. This book dispels that problem by giving the reader a cogent synopsis of each section of the Bible and also giving a clear narration of the Bible's story line. I entertain far from a literal interpretation of the Bible, regarding it rather as a document formulated to create a coherent unifying narrative and theology to bring unity to the Hebrew people, yet this book is invaluable in providing an understanding of the Biblical story.
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This volume is worth the price and should be on every Christian's bookshelf.

It contains the original Hebrew/Greek text of the Bible. Underneath each original language word is the equivalent English word.

Along the side is a straight-forward literal translation. This makes it easy to see the proper word order and grasp text meaning which, if you don't know the original language's grammar, can be obscure in the word-for-word mapping. Strong's numbering system above each word allows rapid look-up in a concordance or lexicon.

Print in the one-volume version is small, but readable. Some people might want a magnifying glass for extensive reading.  Multi-volume interlinear versions (3 volumes for OT, 1 for NT) from the same publisher use larger type sizes and also include the King James Version.

What a treasure!
4322138
This is a great resource for the both the serious Bible student and casual reader. Although a bit dated (written in 1883) it is still excellent.
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This is a "must-have" for serious students of the Bible.  Wiersbe's writing is easily understandable, in-depth, and knowledgeable.  He brings the Scriptures alive and empowers the reader to grasp biblical truths.
4037267
This updated version of Unger's Bible Dictionary is beautiful. I own an earlier version and bought this for a friend. If you are a student of God's word this is a must have!
887948
I LOVE this Bible!  So many great notes and comments including the greek and hebrew meanings -- wonderful study Bible!!!  I own many other Bibles and versions for study - this one tops them all so far!
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If it would be possible to give this a higher rating, I would definitely give it ten stars. As a serious Bible student, I have many Bibles, yet this is the one I always eagerly open. My first Companion Bible I received as a gift 14 years ago. I have literally worn it out. I could (and have) spent hours totally absorbed in It. It is not a commentary! The enlarged print is much easier to read, especially the Appendices in the back. I have given many of these as gifts. You will never be the same after you begin using the Companion Bible in your reading and studying. I just bought a new one and I am looking forward to many more exciting years feasting on His Word.
4464372
I first learned about this book in a class i was taking. This book is very informational and helpful with clarification of bible scriptures.  An invaluable tool for Bible Study.
4234112
Previously to this bible, I had to use separate versions in order to conduct my studies in the word.  This bible is a MUST HAVE for those like me who rather have it all at a glance.  The bonded leather and burgundy color are as indicated and further compliment the quality of this bible.  The pages are as delicate as traditionally seen on all other quality bibles.  The versions are side-by-side at a glance for quick interpretation of what you are reading.  I am going to enjoy this bible and GOD's word for years to come or until HE does!  The words of Jesus should have been written in red as other bibles do which would have made this wonderful creation an OUTSTANDING one, but it's a excellent bible nonetheless and serves it's purpose like no other.  This is a GREAT bible to have.
4778367
This book is extremely helpful for my bible study classes or when listening to lectures and I want to look up passages that were referenced.  Just wish the print was larger but I understand the cost implications and turning it into a two vol. set.  Highly recommend it.
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Daniel is, without question, one of the most difficult books of the Bible. Michael's decision to move it to the top of the list of his companion guides to scripture will be a great relief to many Bible students who are struggling with the existing material on the book.

The book is like its predecessor:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Epic-of-God-A-Guide-to-Genesis/dp/0615719570/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Epic of God: A Guide to Genesis</a>. It isn't a commentary or a quarterly. It's a companion to help you as you work through the book. It excels in "keeping the main thing the main thing." He deals with the familiar, tried-and-true Vacation Bible School stories in a way that is fresh. He encourages you to dig beyond the surface. In the latter sections of the book, Whitworth helps us approach apocalyptic literature with the sanity that's so often missing from treatments of the text.

Derision is highly readable but not "light." It's heavily foot-noted and well-sourced. Whitworth interacts with a great number of scholars and shares some of their best pearls of wisdom. He is especially timely in his treatment of responding to persecution or times of God's perceived silence. In difficult interpretive spots, Whitworth offers several options and suggests the most plausible. He reminds readers not to be unnecessarily dogmatic and to make sure that the forest doesn't get lost in the trees.

I can absolutely recommend Derision to you as a high-quality guide to Daniel. I hope that it causes a much-neglected book to recapture a place in pulpits, classrooms, and homes. Thank you, Michael!
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I can't say enough about this book. This is a great addition to studying along side the Bible. I fills in a lot of gray areas in the Bible ...
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I am enjoying this Bible so much!  I take it to Bible study, where the notes and explanations are often very useful.  I ordered it "used," but it's like new and arrived in a short period of time.  I would definitely recommend this Bible to anyone who sees value in photos, maps, lists, footnotes, and other study aids. It has added a lot to my own understanding.
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To begin with, even though I know the creators of this will probably never read this... Thank you!! Your hard work and years of dedication really are evident!

This is the absolute best version of the Bible out there! I have multiple versions and study guides Greek Hebrew and the list goes on. Reading this really made reading scripture enjoyable and comprehensive! It inspired me to read through the whole Bible, from cover to cover. Everyone asks me how long it took. Go ahead, guess... 1 year? Nope, just over 4 months. And that's while doing other morning and night devotions not included. Now don't get me wrong I am no deep Bible scholar or even a reader really. But I am devoted to understanding the Bible the best way I can. And this version made it so much easier! I understood the reason for all those names listed in the genealogies. Numbers and Leviticus? This helped me understand the meanings behind all those 'archaic laws'. It's also not a paraphrase like the message. It is verse by verse sculpted by poets, musicians, and real writers. It brings the poetry of the psalms to life explaining Hebrew poetry. Some flow through the Hebrew alphabet, verse by verse. And they have managed to do the same using the English language! I find that incredible! I highly recommend this for comprehension, for readability, and even for study! It was the best purchase I have ever made!