Thoughts on: e New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Revised Standard Version

[dcarollo]

Does anyone have this Bible – or used it?

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Revised Standard Version.
amazon.com/Annotated-Apocrypha-Standard-Expanded-Hardcover/dp/0195283481

This edition is edited by Bruce M. Metzger – highly respected giant in Biblical translation and scholarship.

Oxford University Press (therefore, it MUST be good!)

And on a related note:
Does anyone have recommendations for an excellent study bible (containing the deuterocanonical books)? I prefer something that draws on the resources of numerous scholars.

I have a couple great study bibles – although obviously with a very Protestant slant, for example, the ESV Study Bible – and of course, missing the 7 deuterocanonical books. Beautiful study bible (esvstudybible.org/), which I bought when I was still a Protestant. Many of my protestant friends use this one (or the NIV Study Bible) – and I still find it helpful for at least understanding their systematic approach to interpreting scripture.

I’m hoping there’s a good Catholic equivalent that has rich notes, maps, overview of Catholic doctrine (just like the ESV has an overview of Protestant doctrine), copious notes from early church fathers — and most importantly — something that the Catholic Church would normally use for the training of seminarians, deacons, or lay people.

Prefer modern English translation (no Douay-Rheims, please!)

 

[Julia_Mae]

I followed your link to Amazon and after I was on the page for a minute they popped up a coupon to get it for $21.00 and change, in case anyone is looking to buy.

Christmas around corner.

 

[Publisher]

Does anyone have this Bible – or used it?

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with the Apocrypha, Revised Standard Version.
amazon.com/Annotated-Apocrypha-Standard-Expanded-Hardcover/dp/0195283481

This edition is edited by Bruce M. Metzger – highly respected giant in Biblical translation and scholarship.

Oxford University Press (therefore, it MUST be good!)

And on a related note:
Does anyone have recommendations for an excellent study bible (containing the deuterocanonical books)? I prefer something that draws on the resources of numerous scholars.

I have a couple great study bibles – although obviously with a very Protestant slant, for example, the ESV Study Bible – and of course, missing the 7 deuterocanonical books. Beautiful study bible (esvstudybible.org/), which I bought when I was still a Protestant. Many of my protestant friends use this one (or the NIV Study Bible) – and I still find it helpful for at least understanding their systematic approach to interpreting scripture.

I’m hoping there’s a good Catholic equivalent that has rich notes, maps, overview of Catholic doctrine (just like the ESV has an overview of Protestant doctrine), copious notes from early church fathers — and most importantly — something that the Catholic Church would normally use for the training of seminarians, deacons, or lay people.

Prefer modern English translation (no Douay-Rheims, please!)

I’m not Catholic, but I have used the Oxford Study Bible with Apoc/Deutro books since the '70’s when it was published as “The Common Bible”. Of course back then it didn’t have the notes…I purchased the actual Oxford Study Bible over 3 deades ago, 2nd edition. I believe it’s now in the 4th or 5th edition…with much more information added to it.

I thouroughly enjoy it. Love the RSV translation. I grew up with the KJV, but once I found the “Common Bible”, that was my Bible of choice. I wore it out and was bummed when I couldn’t find it…until someone pointed out it was the Oxford Study Expanded Edition.

 

[bauerice]

I have that on my bookshelf. Do you have a particular question or asking in general?

 

[dcarollo]

Well – I had an Evangelical Protestant warn me that the Oxford Annotated Bible was too skeptical, and didn’t support evangelical, reformed protestantism! (Although quite frankly, I don’t think the BIBLE itself strictly supports evangelical, reformed Protestantism – at least not the way many of my reformed friends think it does!)

I’m curious to know if you think that the scholarship either supports or undermines Catholicism?