The landmark general reference Bible that offers the full text of the New Revised Standard Version, now completely revised and updated by leading biblical scholars, including, new introductions and notes, diagrams, charts and maps—25% revised or new material.

After 10 years of new archeological discoveries and changes in biblical studies, it was time for an overhaul of this classic reference work.

With the guidance of the Society of Biblical Literature, an organization of the best biblical scholars world wide, we have selected Dean of Yale Divinity School, Harold Attridge, to oversee the Study Bible's updating and revision.

The fundamental strengths of the first HCSB remain

Up–to–date introductions to the Biblical books, based on the latest critical scholarship, by leading experts in the field
Concise notes, clearly explaining names, dates, places, obscure terms, and other difficulties in reading the Biblical text
Careful analysis of the structure of Biblical books
Abundant maps, tables, and charts to enable you to understand the context of the Bible, and to see the relationship among its parts.

In this new revised edition every introduction, essay, map, illustration and explanatory note has been reviewed and updated, and new material added.

For instance, there are newly commissioned introductory essays on:

The archaeology of ancient Israel and the New Testament world,
The religion of ancient Israel
The social and historical context of each book of the Bible
Biblical interpretation

There are completely new introductions and notes for many of the books in the Bible, plus a full revision and updating of all others. Of special interest are:

The literary history of the Apocrypha
More references to ancient non–Biblical sources which seem to parallel books in the Bible like the Gnostic gospels uncovered in Egypt or the famous scrolls found near the Dead Sea in Israel
More comprehensive attention to the interrelationship of Old and New Testaments

Product Information

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Title: HarperCollins Study Bible - eBook
Format: DRM Protected ePub
Vendor: HarperOne
Publication Date: 2017
ISBN: 9780062570048

ISBN-13: 9780062570048
Text Layout: Double Column
Text Color: Black Letter
Stock No: WW82920EB
Imprintable: No

Publisher's Description

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The landmark general reference Bible completely revised and updated

Endorsers say it all about the HarperCollins Study Bible:

• &#8220I ... can speak with unbounded praise for this work. The auspices are impeccable, the sponsorship is by one of the most prestigious and effective publishing firms in the field of religious publishing, and the scholarship under the aegis of the Society of Biblical Literature, which is the only game in town, the NBA of Bible study in this country (and abroad).&#8221-David Noel Freedman, Endowed Chair in Hebrew Biblical Studies, University of California, San Diego; Editor-in-Chief, Anchor Bible Project

• &#8220The HarperCollins Study Bible engages some of the best of biblical scholarship for removing unnecessary obstacles in reading the Scriptures. I welcome its publication and recommend it highly.&#8221-Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, The Krister Stendahl Professor Scripture and Interpretation, Harvard University

• &#8220The HarperCollins Study Bible is the most authoritative ecumenical Bible available, the work of scholars who are at the cutting edge of their subjects. I recommend it highly.&#8221-John J. Collins, The University of Chicago

• &#8220This is the Bible I have been looking for to use in undergraduate courses. The text itself is clear and readable. The introductions are sound and precise. The footnotes are balanced, accurate and hit a good balance between the dangers of being too terse and too extended.&#8221-Harvey Cox, The Victor S. Thomas Professor of Divinity, the Divinity School, Harvard University

• &#8220An invaluable resource for teachers and students, and indeef for every thoughtful reader of the Bible.&#8221-Richard P. McBrien, Crowley-O’Brien-Walter Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame

• &#8220I am extremely glad for the HarperCollins Study Bible....Every effort has been made to make these study notes understandable and accessible to ordinary readers. They can be trusted to provide reliable information without trying to control what should be believed.&#8221-Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline

Author Bio

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Harold W. Attridge, Ph.D., is Dean of Yale University Divinity School and Lillian Claus Professor of New Testament. He has published many scholarly contributions to New Testament exegesis and to the study of Hellenistic Judaism and the history of the early Church. He also has served as the president of the Society of Biblical Literature.

The Society for Biblical Literature is a membership organization with over 8,000 scholars, and is the oldest and largest learned society devoted to the critical investigation of the Bible from a variety of academic disciplines. Through its work, SBL supports scholarly research and fosters the public understanding of the Bible and its influence.

Editorial Reviews

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“By working in partnership with the Society for Biblical Literature the creators of the original HarperCollins Study Bible developed a study Bible at the top of its class for scholarly insight and reliabiity. The newly revised version appears to make the original even stronger by utilizing new discoveries and tapping into the ongoing scholarly conversations in the Society. Every serious student of the Bible should consider making this study Bible part of his or her library.” - The Reverend Scott Tunseth, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Co-editor of THE LEARNING BIBLE, the American Bible Society, 2000
“Nothing is more helpful in sustaining the conversation between desk and pulpit than a good study Bible. None is more helpful than Harper Collins. Now with this revision it exceeds itself.” - Fred B. Craddock, Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Emeritus, Emory University
“Serious students of the Bible need reliable tools that give them access to the best of current scholarship. The HarperCollins Study Bible, a collective effort from scholars in the Society of Biblical Literature, is an invaluable aid to informed reading. The excellent introductory essays, book-prefaces and notes make this ecumenical Study Bible an invaluable resource for engaging in informed reading.” - Margaret M. Mitchell, Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Literature, The University of Chicago
“This truly distinguished Study Bible has become even better. The revisions and new contributions offer readers substantive and authoritative commentary on the biblical text. Thanks are due to the Society of Biblical Literature and HarperCollins for this ollaborative venture.” - Dr. David L. Petersen, Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University
“Here is an important revision of an already significant resource for students of the Bible. Needed background, insight on difficult texts, summaries of central themes, valuable maps and charts — serious-minded readers of the Bible will find these and more in this treasure trove of information. Accessible and scholarly, the HarperCollins Study Bible will be a standard for those wanting a sure-footed guide into the reading and study of the biblical materials.” - Dr. Joel B. Green, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary