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The SBL Study Bible by Society of Biblical Literature

The SBL Study Bible

Society of Biblical Literature

HarperCollins · Paperback · November 21, 2023

A thoroughly revised edition of The HarperCollins Study Bible, one of the leading study bibles used in undergraduate and graduate courses, the first study bible offering the full text of the New Revised Standard Version—Updated Edition.

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Who it’s for
This edition pairs the NRSV text with introductions, notes, maps, and scholarly reference material.
Themes
Biblical texts, Historical context, Biblical scholarship
Genres
NRSV Study Bible, NRSV Reference Bible

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A thoroughly revised edition of The HarperCollins Study Bible, one of the leading study bibles used in undergraduate and graduate courses, the first study bible offering the full text of the New Revised Standard Version—Updated Edition. Supported by the largest and most respected academic association of Bible scholars, The Society of Biblical Literature, The SBL Study Bible is the landmark general reference Bible that offers the full text of the New Revised Standard Version.

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Now, this completely revised edition reflects the changes in the updated NRSV, incorporating: - The latest scholarship and findings - New diagrams, charts, and maps covering all the key time periods and regions of biblical events - Comprehensive, accessible introductions to every book of the Bible with commentary and notes on each page - Hundreds of new articles, charts, and images explaining key words, concepts, people, historical events, and historical context.

Book-by-Book Context

This edition pairs the NRSV text with introductions, notes, maps, and scholarly reference material.

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  • Introductions to every biblical book, with commentary and notes on each page
  • Hundreds of new articles explaining key words, concepts, and historical events

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  • New diagrams covering key periods and regions of biblical events
  • Charts and maps covering key periods and regions

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Authors
Society of Biblical Literature
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
November 21, 2023
Format
Paperback
Theme
Biblical texts · Historical context · Biblical scholarship
Reading lane
NRSV Reference Bible