Karen: I've been using the ESV almost exclusively since it was published in 2001. It is as accurate as the NASB and as readable as the NIV. So, it avoids the literary inadequacies of the former and the theological deficiencies of the latter while maintaining the commendable strengths of both.
The bindings, papers, fonts, and print designs of the Crossway editions I've had are all very adequate, but this new Cambridge edition is just magnificent.
Thank you, Dr. Grant. Good to know. A number of years ago, I switched over to the NASB for accuracy, however, at the expense of readability. Thank you for this insight on the ESV translation. I look forward to looking into it.
I couldn't agree more. Now, if I could only afford the Cambridge edition!
(Can someone say, "Christmas wish list?")
In case you haven't seen, Mark Bertrand has done a very fine job reviewing a number of different Bibles on his website. He pays particularly close attention to layout, bindings, paper, and other key features of good Bible making. It's worth a look:
Nate: Besides the fact that the ESV Study Bible is "honking-huge," as Monty Python would say, it is quite brilliant. Just shy of the size of a Stong's Concordance, it is definitely best kept as a desk reference.
Steve: We're trying to figure out why every time we fix the RSS feed, it reverts back to the Run Blog address. Something in the auto-converter of Blogger is obviously constipated!
A few weeks ago I started using an external service to create a feed of this blog. It only updates twice a day, so you won't get your Dr. Grant fix the instant a new post is created. But it does perform the essential functions of any RSS feed. The link is below:
Is this the Pitt Minon? I have one coming. I've been waiting for Cambridge to pick up the ESV. You are right about the ESV Study Bible. It is a boat anchor. But, it is the best study Bible I've seen.
Excuse my ignorance. I would love to hear your reasons for featuring this printing? What is it about ESV that you like?
ReplyDeleteKaren: I've been using the ESV almost exclusively since it was published in 2001. It is as accurate as the NASB and as readable as the NIV. So, it avoids the literary inadequacies of the former and the theological deficiencies of the latter while maintaining the commendable strengths of both.
ReplyDeleteThe bindings, papers, fonts, and print designs of the Crossway editions I've had are all very adequate, but this new Cambridge edition is just magnificent.
Thank you, Dr. Grant. Good to know. A number of years ago, I switched over to the NASB for accuracy, however, at the expense of readability. Thank you for this insight on the ESV translation. I look forward to looking into it.
ReplyDeleteDr. Grant,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I received my brown goatskin Cambridge ESV about a week ago and it is now my Bible of choice. I love it!
Dr. Grant,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. Now, if I could only afford the Cambridge edition!
(Can someone say, "Christmas wish list?")
In case you haven't seen, Mark Bertrand has done a very fine job reviewing a number of different Bibles on his website. He pays particularly close attention to layout, bindings, paper, and other key features of good Bible making. It's worth a look:
http://www.jmarkbertrand.com/bibles/
Thoughts on the ESV Study Bible?
N8
Sorry to be off topic:
ReplyDeleteIt appears the RSS feed for this blog goes to the run blog. Is there a working feed for this blog?
Reports from some seminary friends are that the ESV Study Bible is a great new resource.
ReplyDeleteGeorge, thanks for the recommendation of the Cambridge Edition, I'll check it out.
BTW, I missed you at NP. Hope to see you soon. FLH
Nate - thanks for the tip on a good Bible review site. I'm looking forward to checking into the new Cambridge ESV, too.
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ReplyDeleteI'm also looking for a working RSS Feed. I absolutely love RSS Feed.
Karen
Nate: Besides the fact that the ESV Study Bible is "honking-huge," as Monty Python would say, it is quite brilliant. Just shy of the size of a Stong's Concordance, it is definitely best kept as a desk reference.
ReplyDeleteSteve: We're trying to figure out why every time we fix the RSS feed, it reverts back to the Run Blog address. Something in the auto-converter of Blogger is obviously constipated!
ReplyDeleteHello Everyone,
ReplyDeleteA few weeks ago I started using an external service to create a feed of this blog. It only updates twice a day, so you won't get your Dr. Grant fix the instant a new post is created. But it does perform the essential functions of any RSS feed. The link is below:
http://feed43.com/grantianflorilegium.xml
Jeremy,
ReplyDeleteThanks VERY MUCH!!
In Christ,
Steve
Is this the Pitt Minon? I have one coming. I've been waiting for Cambridge to pick up the ESV. You are right about the ESV Study Bible. It is a boat anchor. But, it is the best study Bible I've seen.
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