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The Old Scofield Study Bible, KJV, Classic Edition
This easy-to-carry edition of the renowned Old ScofieldRG Study Bible offers a wealth of study materials at a fantastic price. Featuring a traditional type setting cherished by many long-time Scofi
1632 pages, Bonded Leather
First published January 1, 1909
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C.I. Scofield
177 books17 followersCyrus Ingerson Scofield was a lawyer who served as U.S. District Attorney for Kansas, and later became an evangelical Christian minister whose writings popularized premillenial dispensationalism among fundamentalists.
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August 14, 2016By 70 years old, I've read a few Bibles in my time. Whereas the Word of God NEVER changes, various publication interpretation do. I personally, like the OLD Scofield Study Bible. Not necessarily the new III edition, which veers from Scofield's original notes. I am privy to various reviews on that edition from folk favorable to Scofield's original work.
A great feature is that Scofield keeps most notes on the same page as the verse it commentates, even in the Kindle edition These may be extensive, but very informative with historical, cultural and biblical references. I also like the center reference section. Within the verses, references to the center cross reference, i.e. (a, b, c, etc), or commentary (1, 2, 3, etc.). Both leather bound editions and the Kindle edition have the Words of Christ in Red, deep color not the faded, harder to read hue. The book Bible may be thumb indexed, or not. I prefer the thumb index. Both are bound in cow skin; not the unclean pig skin often used for Christian Bibles?????
I read my Kindle on either my 11" MacBook Air or iPod Touch 5th generation and have no problem seeing the lettering, reference numbering/lettering, commentary or verses. With the capability to enlarge the screen and reading parallel the font size is not much smaller than the printed version.
Tapping the upper left corner of the iPod screen brings up the screen allowing me to advance forward/backward; a good feature IF you know what page you want to travel to. There is the option to view 12 pages at one time, a single page, and dim or brighten a page for easier reading. This is also a double column page choice. Of course, there is the ability to highlight, delete, bookmark and star a page. A forward > and back < arrow allow for fast page maneuvering.
Each book of the Bible is preceded with a content summary. This is especially informative for the new student to God's Word. The study Bible includes an Index to the Introduction, analyses, notes, definitions, summaries, and subject references within the (hard copy) Bible (7 pg.); Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names (43 pp.); Subject Index (37 pp.); Concordance (161 pp.); Indexed Atlas to the Holy Bible including a List of Maps and List of Names (6 pp.) and color maps including: Lands and Nations of the Bible; The Promised Land; the Roman Empire, listing some (12 pp.). NOTE: The Kindle edition includes the Map Index but NOT the maps. I don't find this a problem. Most Bible students have a myriad of Bible maps and atlases on hand.
These Bibles do not include a page for the owners name/ gift, or family history.
Overall, I believe you will find this an excellent study Bible (Kindle edition or hard copy) to add to your study of God's Word.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. PRODUCT AS DESCRIBED. Very well done as a Kindle book. Easy read. Page is proportioned to the iPod screen. Someone did an excellent job with this Kindle edition. I just switched to a new text offered when I opened the book and it is excellent as well.
CON: (not really) Because the content is large, it does take a few to download onto your reader. Big deal. Patience is a virtue. Right?
A great feature is that Scofield keeps most notes on the same page as the verse it commentates, even in the Kindle edition These may be extensive, but very informative with historical, cultural and biblical references. I also like the center reference section. Within the verses, references to the center cross reference, i.e. (a, b, c, etc), or commentary (1, 2, 3, etc.). Both leather bound editions and the Kindle edition have the Words of Christ in Red, deep color not the faded, harder to read hue. The book Bible may be thumb indexed, or not. I prefer the thumb index. Both are bound in cow skin; not the unclean pig skin often used for Christian Bibles?????
I read my Kindle on either my 11" MacBook Air or iPod Touch 5th generation and have no problem seeing the lettering, reference numbering/lettering, commentary or verses. With the capability to enlarge the screen and reading parallel the font size is not much smaller than the printed version.
Tapping the upper left corner of the iPod screen brings up the screen allowing me to advance forward/backward; a good feature IF you know what page you want to travel to. There is the option to view 12 pages at one time, a single page, and dim or brighten a page for easier reading. This is also a double column page choice. Of course, there is the ability to highlight, delete, bookmark and star a page. A forward > and back < arrow allow for fast page maneuvering.
Each book of the Bible is preceded with a content summary. This is especially informative for the new student to God's Word. The study Bible includes an Index to the Introduction, analyses, notes, definitions, summaries, and subject references within the (hard copy) Bible (7 pg.); Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names (43 pp.); Subject Index (37 pp.); Concordance (161 pp.); Indexed Atlas to the Holy Bible including a List of Maps and List of Names (6 pp.) and color maps including: Lands and Nations of the Bible; The Promised Land; the Roman Empire, listing some (12 pp.). NOTE: The Kindle edition includes the Map Index but NOT the maps. I don't find this a problem. Most Bible students have a myriad of Bible maps and atlases on hand.
These Bibles do not include a page for the owners name/ gift, or family history.
Overall, I believe you will find this an excellent study Bible (Kindle edition or hard copy) to add to your study of God's Word.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. PRODUCT AS DESCRIBED. Very well done as a Kindle book. Easy read. Page is proportioned to the iPod screen. Someone did an excellent job with this Kindle edition. I just switched to a new text offered when I opened the book and it is excellent as well.
CON: (not really) Because the content is large, it does take a few to download onto your reader. Big deal. Patience is a virtue. Right?
March 10, 2011
The King James Bible is God's perserved word for English speaking people!
I LOVE MY BIBLE!!!
I LOVE MY BIBLE!!!
February 21, 2013
No greater book in the world to read! The light to our path. The instruction book of life. The book to remove all fear and give an everlasting hope. Our letter from God. The map to heaven. The recipes for love, joy, peace, faith, endurance, and strength. It tells us how to live and how to make life work. It's the only book any person really needs, and everyone really needs it! The Bible is the most special treasure any person can ever own!
August 12, 2016
How does one review the Bible?!?! Well, this very brief review only concerns Scofield's summaries and annotations, which while almost certainly erudite and insightful at the turn of the 20th century, have not withstood the test of time. I wish Oxford would republish Schofield with corresponding insight from the 21st century's leading Biblical scholars. This would contextualize and complement Schofield's study system well.
August 22, 2019
Wonderful book. It is a living book . God moved men of old to write it for us, to live by, for our salvation through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I recommend this wonderful book to everyone.
May 22, 2012
This book wan not like reading a newspaper, it became alive...as if the words were reading me "just where I was at." This is the greatest of all books, and it brought me to a LIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH THE HIS SON AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.
However, I recommend that before reading you get to know this Eternal Author of LIFE, made flesh through Jesus Christ, WHO DIED FOR THE SINS OF THE WORLD), the great mediator between God and man).
This book reflects the image and the purpose of man, conveying God's higher purpose of man, through His Gift of Salvation in Christ, His Son, called "Emanuel (meaning God with us)." Only after many years did I actually discover my ancestors in this book. Because it is also is an historic book for genealogist; whereby I have taken my Family Tree as far back as Adam and Eve (without intending too).
Yes I highly recommend this Book of LIFE and personally see it as God's Love Letter to me. As I'm sure anybody who questions the existence of God, and challenges Him to prove Himself, will find the He's quite up for any challenge; to prove that He is "the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow!"
Regards, Milly
As for "FORGIVENESS," THIS OFFER EXPIRES WHEN YOU DO.
However, I recommend that before reading you get to know this Eternal Author of LIFE, made flesh through Jesus Christ, WHO DIED FOR THE SINS OF THE WORLD), the great mediator between God and man).
This book reflects the image and the purpose of man, conveying God's higher purpose of man, through His Gift of Salvation in Christ, His Son, called "Emanuel (meaning God with us)." Only after many years did I actually discover my ancestors in this book. Because it is also is an historic book for genealogist; whereby I have taken my Family Tree as far back as Adam and Eve (without intending too).
Yes I highly recommend this Book of LIFE and personally see it as God's Love Letter to me. As I'm sure anybody who questions the existence of God, and challenges Him to prove Himself, will find the He's quite up for any challenge; to prove that He is "the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow!"
Regards, Milly
As for "FORGIVENESS," THIS OFFER EXPIRES WHEN YOU DO.
April 22, 2020
The Bible, the Scriptures of the Old Testament and the New Testament, preserved for us in the Masoretic text (Old Testament) Textus Receptus (New Testament) and in the King James Bible, is verbally and plenarily inspired of God. It is the inspired, inerrant, infallible, and altogether authentic, accurate and authoritative Word of God, therefore the supreme and final authority in all things (II Tim. 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21; Rev. 22:18-19).
June 12, 2012
1917 edition means in some cases notes could be updated, as in scofield bible III. That being said I just love this bible. It is a fantastic reference bible with great insights into each chapter of the bible. On the nook the notes follow each short section very handy. I don't however always agree with Scofield's conclusions. My first bible was a scofield bible so I may have a preference for it partly because of that.
June 30, 2012
Mine is an old copy that my uncle gave to me years ago. It's falling apart. Years ago, my first bible was an NIV and I memorized quite a bit of scripture out of that, but I've found the KJV to be the one English translation that should serve as the foundation of my scripture reading and memory work and the others as reference. This Old Scofield version has a lot of helpful analysis and notes. It's not as busy as the Thompson Chain Reference, which I like as well.
June 3, 2012
i am not particularly religious but i keep this bible as a reference. scofield's notes and date markings make this bible an exceptional reference. it is affordable as well. my only beef is that these bibles are not made to the same standard of quality as they once were. mine came with slightly crumpled pages and was printed in korea
January 12, 2009
I have enjoyed this bible more than any I have ever had.
My reading it @ 50 years old was the most spiritual and clear experience that I have ever felt. You will learn the difference between knowledge, wisdom, hearing and understanding. There is no way to rate thid book.
My reading it @ 50 years old was the most spiritual and clear experience that I have ever felt. You will learn the difference between knowledge, wisdom, hearing and understanding. There is no way to rate thid book.
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January 5, 2010This Bible is great for studying the Bible. Scofield and the other authors have done a great job with explaining certain terms, traditions, and verses of which I agree with the majority of. I love my Bible!
November 6, 2011
I love this bible! KJV is the only version worth reading. The other bibles are human based, being made and constantly changed to suit peoples desires and sin. Satan is trying to mar KJV but, thankfully, there are many KJV bibles that are untouched!
January 23, 2008
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
May 17, 2008
how to live my life more and more like Jesus Christ.
August 10, 2008
I have read the Bible 5 times through. I am now reading it for the 6th time. I daily read it, through God's Word, I can be helped each day!
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August 23, 2012Nothing is better than reading Gods' Word
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January 22, 2014Living life as a Christian and a Leader is challenging, but we are called to where we are, to live passionately, honestly with love - to this time & place
December 27, 2016
The more I read the Bible the more fascinating it is. There is always something new to learn.
November 14, 2024
The New Scofield Reference Bible, which was published in 1967, is an updated version of The Scofield Reference Bible, which was first published in 1909. In explaining the need for a revision, The Editorial Committee explained that new discoveries had been made in Biblical Archaeology and in contemporary understanding of the languages in which the Bible was originally written. Both Reference Bibles combine the text of the King James Version of the Bible with study notes and essays from the Fundamentalist perspective.
Broadly speaking there are two ways to evaluate the Bible. There is the Fundamentalist perspective, and what can be called, for lack of a better term, “The Higher Criticism.” These differ the most when evaluating the Torah. This is the Jewish term for the first five books of the Old Testament (AKA, the Jewish Bible). The first five books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy.
Fundamentalists believe the Torah was written by Moses. Those agreeing with The Higher Criticism believe the Torah was originally four other books, which were eventually combined probably by Ezrah. The Higher Criticism’s evaluation of the Torah is also called “The Documentary Hypothesis.”
An excellent explanation of The Documentary Hypothesis is Who Wrote the Bible by Richard Elliott Friedman. My review of this book can be found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
An excellent introduction to Protestant Fundamentalism is Halley’s Bible Handbook, by Henry H. Halley. My review of this book can be found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I think The Higher Criticism is more likely to be correct. Nevertheless, I will not turn this review into a polemic against Fundamentalism. I think Protestant Fundamentalists have better insight into human nature than secular humanists.
There are two areas where I think The New Scofield Reference Bible could have been better. First, the footnotes to some of the Bible books are too extensive. More of the information in these footnotes should have been placed in larger introductions to each book.
Second, when the 1611 text of the King James Bible uses a word that has become obsolete, a new word is inserted into the text, the new word is bracketed, and the original word is placed in the margin. I think it should have been the other way. The old word should have been kept in the text and bracketed. The new word should have been placed in the margin. This way the reader would have become familiar with the early seventeenth century English in which the King James Bible was written.
I recommend The New Scofield Reference Bible to Protestant Fundamentalists, and to those who want to learn about the Fundamentalist evaluation of the bible.
Broadly speaking there are two ways to evaluate the Bible. There is the Fundamentalist perspective, and what can be called, for lack of a better term, “The Higher Criticism.” These differ the most when evaluating the Torah. This is the Jewish term for the first five books of the Old Testament (AKA, the Jewish Bible). The first five books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy.
Fundamentalists believe the Torah was written by Moses. Those agreeing with The Higher Criticism believe the Torah was originally four other books, which were eventually combined probably by Ezrah. The Higher Criticism’s evaluation of the Torah is also called “The Documentary Hypothesis.”
An excellent explanation of The Documentary Hypothesis is Who Wrote the Bible by Richard Elliott Friedman. My review of this book can be found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
An excellent introduction to Protestant Fundamentalism is Halley’s Bible Handbook, by Henry H. Halley. My review of this book can be found here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I think The Higher Criticism is more likely to be correct. Nevertheless, I will not turn this review into a polemic against Fundamentalism. I think Protestant Fundamentalists have better insight into human nature than secular humanists.
There are two areas where I think The New Scofield Reference Bible could have been better. First, the footnotes to some of the Bible books are too extensive. More of the information in these footnotes should have been placed in larger introductions to each book.
Second, when the 1611 text of the King James Bible uses a word that has become obsolete, a new word is inserted into the text, the new word is bracketed, and the original word is placed in the margin. I think it should have been the other way. The old word should have been kept in the text and bracketed. The new word should have been placed in the margin. This way the reader would have become familiar with the early seventeenth century English in which the King James Bible was written.
I recommend The New Scofield Reference Bible to Protestant Fundamentalists, and to those who want to learn about the Fundamentalist evaluation of the bible.
December 17, 2020
Finished reading this again for the year. Nobody needs to review the Bible... it's the best book of all time! <3 There will never be a book that can give more comfort, tell a better story, teach a better lesson, or SAVE MORE LIVES! I'm so thankful for this book!!And the KJV is the best version of all!
But this is a specific type of Bible. The Old Scofield Study Bible is super helpful for cross-referencing verses and passages.
There are a few footnotes (such as Genesis 1, where Scofield takes a somewhat Theistic- evolution outlook on Creation) that I don't agree with.
Otherwise, it is very helpful, with a good concordance in the back.
But this is a specific type of Bible. The Old Scofield Study Bible is super helpful for cross-referencing verses and passages.
There are a few footnotes (such as Genesis 1, where Scofield takes a somewhat Theistic- evolution outlook on Creation) that I don't agree with.
Otherwise, it is very helpful, with a good concordance in the back.
December 17, 2023
This is the Bible I've had for years, and that I treasure. (Mine is not hardcover.)
I recently finished reading through it again. It is KJV, but has word changes in the text (clearly showing the change), mainly of words that we might consider more archaic. I appreciate Dr. Scofield's notes and extra helps. And I also appreciate his literal approach to scripture, evident in his expansive notes. His dispensational approach is also much appreciated.
One caveat - Dr. Scofield teaches the gap theory - I think he was partially a product of his times in that regard. (So I would probably give this Bible a 4 and 3/4 stars if I could. :-D)
I recently finished reading through it again. It is KJV, but has word changes in the text (clearly showing the change), mainly of words that we might consider more archaic. I appreciate Dr. Scofield's notes and extra helps. And I also appreciate his literal approach to scripture, evident in his expansive notes. His dispensational approach is also much appreciated.
One caveat - Dr. Scofield teaches the gap theory - I think he was partially a product of his times in that regard. (So I would probably give this Bible a 4 and 3/4 stars if I could. :-D)
December 23, 2023
I read through the Bible every few years. I am not on a schedule, so take a bit longer to consider some sections than others. The New Scofield reference Bible, KJV, is my everyday Bible. I find Dr. Scofield's notes, cross-references and explanations very helpful. I really appreciate his emphasis on dispensationalism and literal interpretation of the Bible. I don't agree with the "Day-Age" approach to creation that Dr. Scofield takes, esp. in Genesis and Revelation. I will continue to use it as my preferred Bible.
June 18, 2018
I highly recommend this Bible to anyone who is in need of a great study Bible
. The notes are a great help in your studying of the Word. It is also great for beginners students. A great Bible.
. The notes are a great help in your studying of the Word. It is also great for beginners students. A great Bible.
January 19, 2021
I love the font used and it is easy to read {period} Scofield's notes {comma} not so much.
April 23, 2022
This is my go-to Bible. I will never be done reading it, though I have read most of it multiple times.
October 11, 2022
This is the first study Bible I have owned where I have thought the notes were actually genuinely useful. This is definitely my preferred study Bible, it puts many modern study Bibles to shame.
March 29, 2023
The Word of God is truth and holds hope for all people who want a relationship with Christ! This is your guide book to life. Read it, live it, and cherish eatery word. ♥️♥️
June 18, 2023
The good book.
January 1, 2024
I read the Bible every day and finish it in a year. I love doing it through the Bible in 365 app. I learn something new every year!
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