I just received this Bible and to be quite frank it's scope and resources are impressive (and a little overwhelming). If you are looking for something along this line in a Bible look I suggest you give it a look.
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The ESV Study Bible includes 20,000 notes, written specifically for
the ESV Study Bible. These notes focus especially on understanding the
meaning of the text, giving answers to frequently raised questions, and
providing theological, historical, and archaeological background—all for
the purpose of helping readers to understand the Bible in a deeper way.
The ESV Study Bible also provides a wealth of additional resources.
The introductions to each book include essential information about the
author, date, and place of writing; an extensive chart of key themes; a
summary of how the book fits in with the rest of the biblical storyline;
a description of literary features; an outline of the book; and a large
full-color map showing the setting of the book.
Another unique feature is the inclusion of over 50 helpful articles
on topics such as the authority and truthfulness of the Bible, reading
the Bible for application, the Bible in worship and prayer, the
reliability of the biblical manuscripts, the relationship between
archaeology and the Bible, an overview of biblical theology, and many more.
Other key resources include a system of over 80,000 cross references
and an extensive concordance (which together facilitate easy location
of important words and biblical themes). In addition, over 200 color
charts, located throughout the Bible, provide clear, concise
presentations of essential information.
Full-Color Illustrations and Maps
Forty all-new illustrations were created specifically for the ESV
Study Bible and are printed at key locations throughout the Bible. These
include full-color renderings and architectural diagrams of important
biblical structures, cities, and objects, shown in precise, accurate
detail. The unique dimensional drawings were researched by leading
archaeologists and have been beautifully rendered by architectural
illustrators. The result is a series of exceptional
illustrations—including the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant,
Solomon’s temple and Herod’s temple, and the city of Jerusalem
throughout the history of Israel and during the time of
Jesus—illustrations that bring fresh insight and in-depth understanding
regarding the significance of these biblical sites and structures for
ancient Israel, first-century Christians, and for believers today.
Likewise, more than 200 all new full-color maps were created
specifically for the ESV Study Bible. Using the latest satellite
imagery, digital technology, and cartography techniques, the maps are
based on extensive research and the most recent biblical archaeology
scholarship. With the Study Bible maps printed in full color and placed
throughout the Bible, the events, people, and places of the Bible come
to life in a fresh and compelling way.
Free ESV Online Study Bible
The ESV Study Bible is available in print form and online—and the
online edition is available free to all who purchase a copy of the print
edition. The ESV Online Study Bible
provides additional unique features, including the ability to create
personal online notes; to search and follow interactive links between
notes, maps, articles, charts, timelines, illustrations, and
cross-references; to listen to audio recordings of the ESV; and to
access additional resources not available in the print edition—all
available for free with the print edition.
Access to the ESV Online Study Bible may also be purchased separately from the print edition.
*I had difficulty accessing the online edition with my code that came with the Bible. Just thought I'd pass that along.
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