The Chronological Study Bible – New King James Version

The Chronological Study Bible New King James Version

The Chronological Study Bible is the only study Bible that presents the text of the New King James Version in chronological order-the order in which the events actually happened-with notes, articles, and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and culture of Bible times and gives the reader a dramatic, "you are there" experience. Features include translators' notes, full-color illustrations of places, artifacts and cultural phenomena, contextual articles that connect Biblical times and world history and culture, daily life notes, time panels and charts that show the flow of Biblical history and in-text and full-color maps.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent Study Resource
The Chronological Study Bible provides and intriguing and well researched alternative to the traditional Bible. This book is designed and written to add understanding about the context under which the Bible was written.

The Bible as we know it contains many books that tell the same history (eg: 1 & 2 Chronicles and 1 & 2 Kings), and assumedly presents these books in order of historical significance. That turns out not to be the case. Presenting the various chapters in their chronological order presents readers with a unique perspective of the traditional stories of the Bible.

Certainly a must-have for the Bible Study shelf, and the ideal tool for delving a little deeper into understanding the Scriptures.

4 Stars Very Informative
This study bible is a nice change from the norm. Studying the word of God from a historical perspective brings added clarity to contemporary world events. I think it is a must read.

4 Stars Great Study Bible
For a similar idea, but also on-line and parallel when different books cover the same events (especially the gospels), and with the focus entirely on the text and Biblical dates, not secular history, and divided into a reading for each day of the year, see < [...]> and chase the links.

5 Stars New Chronological Bible
Once again, Nelson has put out a class product. By placing the different chapters and verses in the correct timeline, you get a wonderful study tool. It is also a big time saver for the reader. There is no more flipping back and forth to maintain the continuity of the stories.

5 Stars A Wonderful Edition to your Bible Library

I have seen other publisher's chronological Bibles and expected to receive pretty much more of the same. I never expected to receive such a beautiful book in such a readable format.

The volume is loaded with colorful maps, study notes, and other tools such as a feature called "Time Capsule." These little charts place in sequential order highlighted events of the part of the book where they appear. Another handy feature is the Transition sections that serve to tie together other parts of the Word with what the reader is reading. For example, in the gospels where Matthew 11:2-19 appears, a transition sidebar compares a similar account of that section as it appears in Luke.

One of the great features I enjoyed, particularly in the Old Testament, was the sidebar expository sections. World history scholars and affectionados will appreciate how the notes tie in events in world history to what was recorded in Bible at that particular time. For example, Isaiah 22:11 says:

You also made a reservoir between the two walls

For the water of the old pool.

But you did not look to its Maker,

Nor did you have respect for Him who fashioned it long ago.

On the next page a full explanation called "Hezekiah's Tunnel" outlines how in order to stave off attack from the Assyrians, King Hezekiah had a tunnel carved into the hillside on which Jerusalem sits. That way water could be provided to the city and its people wouldn't have to go outside its walls to get their water from the springs. Reading the detailed explanation gave me a greater understanding of the correlating scripture.

The biggest negative I noted in this Bible is that at times the explanations can come across very secularized. For example, in explaining Job 1: 6-12, the writer discussed the Adversary as being modeled after the courts of the ancient Near East, likening the Adversary in Job, who is Satan, to someone with a particular job to do for God. In another section while discussing Abraham, one of the Patriarchs of the Old Testament, the writer of a referance note refers to Abraham's God. Although he uses capital G on God, I still had a level of discomfort. Perhaps this feeling comes from the cliched statements that make me cringe such as when someone says something like, "I passed the test. There is a God." Or a nonbeliever will say something to the effect, "You have your God, and I have mine."

Even with these detractors I would recommend this Bible for anyone who loves digging into the depth of God's word, loves history, and loves research. Being able to tie it all together in this wonderful format makes scripture come alive in a new and fresh way. I know I'll be referring to this Bible in many ways for many years to come.

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