Prophets: ESV Reader's Bible Volume IV

ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set #4

by Anonymous

The ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set stems from the conviction that the Bible is of immeasurable value and should therefore be treasured—and read in the most seamless way possible. Constructed with materials carefully selected to reflect the beauty of God’s Word, the ESV Reader’s Bible, Six-Volume Set is a unique collection designed for those desiring a cleaner, simpler Bible-reading experience. Printed on European book paper with smyth-sewn binding and packaged in an elegant slipcase, this edition features single column text that is free of all verse numbers, chapter numbers, and footnotes, as well as most section headings—resulting in a unique Bible-reading experience that helps readers encounter and delight in the beauty of God’s Word.

The Pentateuch: ESV Reader's Bible, Volume I
Historical Books: ESV Reader's Bible Volume II
Poetry: ESV Reader's Bible Volume III
Prophets: ESV Reader's Bible Volume IV
Gospels & Acts: ESV Reader's Bible Volume V
Epistles & Revelation: ESV Reader's Bible Volume VI
ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set

Genres: Theology, Old Testament

786 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2016

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

* They are officially published under that name
* They are traditional stories not attributed to a specific author
* They are religious texts not generally attributed to a specific author

Books whose authorship is merely uncertain should be attributed to Unknown.

See also: Anonymous

Reviews

[Matt Pitts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the formatting of this set. Without chapter and verse numbers it’s easier to just keep reading. And the spacing is so generous. I’ve used the ESV for years and love it, but this set makes the reading experience that much better.

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who was around me as I was reading through large swaths of the Prophets knew I found it tough going. The seemingly endless judgement pronouncements, particularly in the first few books, had me positively lapping up any crumbs of narrative storytelling when they popped up in the likes of Jeremiah.

To help me try and dig a bit deeper, I paired my reading with Tim and Jon (Bible Project) exploring the narrative theme of 'exile'. Man, suddenly these books came to life, as I reflected on what it means to 'Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and ... seek the peace and prosperity of the city' within a culture that I am both a part of, and also resistant to.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

And… that's a wrap of the ESV Reader's Bible. This one is a beautiful volume. The structure of the prophetical books works well in this format.

[Bill Forgeard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read again 2022. This time I was reading bigger sections each morning and enjoyed the "long chapter" formatting.

2019: Whereas I loved the 'reader's' formatting in the Historical books and the Psalms, I found I missed the aids of the traditional formatting whilst reading the Prophets. I find the more repetitive structure and content of the prophetic books harder to read as extended sections -- especially in the long judgment passages, as a modern reader who is less attuned to the subtleties of this genre.

[Abby Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Prophets have always been a struggle for me to read. I have a hard time following them. But, as I've continued to study Tolkien, I've gained a better grasp of poetry and lyrical writing which has helped, and reading the prophets with out verse and chapter has helped a lot! I know I'm only brushing the surface of what the Lord is communicating here, but I feel like I'm getting a small grasp of these flow and a growing familiarity. This read through, I particularly noticed the mirroring of the language of Revelations, and after reading through so much heavy judgment, my soul is longing for the New Testament and the grace of the gospel.

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are almost uniformly difficult to read and, to my untrained eye, more rooted in their time and place than other parts of the Bible, which makes them inscrutable at times. The overall narrative of each, the temporary dissolution and repair of the relationship between God and his people, is undeniable and reading them straight through highlighted moments for me of incredible beauty and power that I had never encountered before.

[Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in this set that makes reading scripture as literature so much easier. It is especially helpful in the prophetic books to have the text formatted to indicate whether something is prose or poetry. This feature is present in most modern translations, but the single column format and non-onion-skin paper makes this all the more noticeable.

[Will Dole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, it’s the Bible. No complaints about the content. I, in general, love the chapter/verse free nature of these readers’ volumes. However, I found it less helpful in the prophets than in other portions of Scripture. That’s not a complaint; I guess the chapter/verse thing doesn’t distract me as much in Isaiah of Micah as it does in Luke or Ephesians.

[Jason Kanz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, excellent.

[Ron Starcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's the Bible, so...

[Joshua Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspired.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scripture.

[Scott Meadows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for OT Survey II under Dr. Jason DeRouchie at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

[Colleen McFadden · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Reader's Bible has no chapter or verse numbers. Reading the prophets this way opened up their stories to me.