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About This Book
The Westminster Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The Westminster Study Bible is a comprehensive and interactive study Bible designed to help readers understand the Bible in its ancient contexts and contemporary relevance. This book is the first entirely new study Bible to utilize the recently released New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students, instructors, clergy, and general readers in religious studies contexts. It is an ideal textbook for a range of biblical studies courses, as well as courses in religion, philosophy, and the general humanities. The book's interdisciplinary connections make it useful beyond university and seminary classrooms, aiding teachers in religious congregations and organizations with their ministries.
History and Editions
The Westminster Study Bible was published on October 1, 2024. It includes interpretive materials from over eighty leading biblical experts who are sensitive to how the biblical texts have been received, what their cultural and social consequences have been, and how readers might hear them now in multiple contexts. The book delves into the ancient contexts of the Bible, its continually evolving interpretations, and its contemporary reading and reception.
Author and Other Works
The Westminster Study Bible is a collaborative effort from leading biblical experts. While there are no single authors listed, the book's contributors are renowned for their expertise in biblical studies and their ability to provide insightful and culturally relevant interpretations.
Key Features
- Interpretive Materials: The book includes study notes, thematic excursuses, and a range of illuminating essays that explore both the worlds of the text and the worlds of its many readers today.
- Cultural Framing: The Westminster Study Bible pays close attention to the interdisciplinary connections that contemporary students, teachers, and other readers from diverse backgrounds will find both useful and relevant.
- Contemporary Relevance: Reading and engaging the Bible today is not as simple as discovering what it meant in its time. The book critically explores how themes and ideas matter to twenty-first-century readers and resonate with our present situations.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780664266974
- Publication Details:
- Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
- Publication Date: October 1, 2024
- Number of Pages: 2240
- Language: English
- Item Weight: 4 pounds
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.50 inches
Other Editions and Formats
- eTextbook: Not available at this time.
- Loose-leaf: Not available at this time.
- Rental Options: Not available at this time.
Related ISBNs:
9780664266974 (Hardcover)
9780664266981 (eTextbook) - Not confirmed as available
9780664266998 (Loose-leaf) - Not confirmed as available
Other Editions:
The Westminster Study Bible is currently available in its first edition, utilizing the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition.
Publication Details
The Westminster Study Bible is a significant addition to the field of biblical studies, offering a comprehensive and interactive approach to understanding the Bible. Its emphasis on cultural framing and contemporary relevance makes it an essential tool for all religious studies contexts. Whether you are a student, instructor, clergy member, or general reader, this book provides a rich and nuanced exploration of the biblical texts that will resonate with your perspectives and needs.
