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CSB Worldview Study Bible
The CSB Worldview Study Bible equips readers to discuss, defend, and promote a biblical view of the world in their everyday lives. Featuring extensive study notes and topical articles written by notable scholars and pastors about various worldview issues, the CSB Worldview Study Bible invites Christians to see reality and interpret history through a biblical lens.
Contributors David S. Dockery, Trevin Wax, John Stonestreet, Mary Jo Sharp, Albert Mohler, Darrell Bock, and more.
FEATURES
Extensive worldview study notes
More than 130 articles by notable worldview scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
Two-piece gift box
The CSB Worldview Study Bible features the readable, faithful-to-the- original text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes it perfectly suited for a lifetime of studying, memorizing, and sharing
Contributors David S. Dockery, Trevin Wax, John Stonestreet, Mary Jo Sharp, Albert Mohler, Darrell Bock, and more.
FEATURES
Extensive worldview study notes
More than 130 articles by notable worldview scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
Two-piece gift box
The CSB Worldview Study Bible features the readable, faithful-to-the- original text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes it perfectly suited for a lifetime of studying, memorizing, and sharing
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December 31, 2019
3.5/5 stars
Several observations with regards to (1) quality, (2) rigor and usefulness and (3) organization and study Bibles.
(1) The articles contained in this Bible cover a vast array of topics from world religions, philosophy, Bible translation, history, politics, contemporary living, and ethics. Many (but certainly not all or even most) follow a framework of Creation-Fall-Redemption framework, which is standard in worldview discussions, but I thought at times limiting concerning the topics at hand. Sometimes the articles simply cover conservative perspectives (though not exclusively) on economics, politics, and social roles. Expressing a greater range of perspectives could have been helpful for some of these. I don't expect this Bible to give two perspectives to every issue, but on several (economics, politics, criminal justice), it would have been nice.
(2) Many of the articles on Christian Worldview in this study bible are written at about a college-freshman level. This isn't to deride them. In fact, the publishers have marketed this Bible in this direction. Frankly, a college-freshman level's worth of thought toward many issues is still more though than most people would naturally give absent the prompting of an instructor! Therefore, this Bible could be very helpful to give to an older high school student or a college student who will not have the privilege to attend a Christian liberal arts college where many of these worldview issues would be discussed. How else would one have *Christian* discussion about sports or race or world religions that is informed by the Christian tradition and directed by someone with years of expertise in the field? This Study Bible makes that type of thought and discussion available to many.
(3) Finally, with regard to this as a study Bible. One critique I have is with the layout and placement of articles in this Bible and the second is just a note on the proliferation of study Bibles. First, many of the articles were concentrated around books the publisher and editors know people will read: Genesis, the Psalms, Isaiah, Romans - are chock-full of articles. So much so that it makes reading the actual book of the Bible itself frustrating because one or a few chapters will be broken up over so many pages since its interspersed with these articles. Another related issue is that it leaves longer stretches of the Bible to seem "barren." The minor prophets and the histories contain large stretches with no interruption of an article. Although the Bible isn't designed to draw explicit connection from each book, it still makes it seem like there is little these book have to offer with regard to Christian worldview. It would have been fantastic if the minor prophets had more articles on specific ethical issues or if Chronicles had more articles about worship and reform.
**Excursus on Study Bibles**
Second, as I read this, I wondered why some of this content must be placed in a study Bible. It seems like many of these articles would simply be helpful if organized into an edited book, rather than a study Bible. I was pleased to see that B&H Academic has recently published the Christian Worldview Handbook which does just that. Now, there are regular study notes, and I really esteemed the folks who contributed them (Ray Van Neste and Kevin Chen were professors of mine, and I can vouch for their hearts as scholars and churchmen). I didn't consult these notes much.
But if you go into the rare Christian bookstore these days or, more likely, peruse an online selection, you'll notice that new niche study Bible's abound from B&H, Zondervan, and Crossway. The Ancient Faith study Bible, the Prayer Study Bible, etc. Perhaps the publishers know that the average Chrisitan will not buy a book about these topics, but might consult a study Bible. For example The Ancient Faith Study Bible, in addition to having articles on select church Fathers and the creeds, culls study notes from the Ancient Christian Commentary series – it's a pretty great idea given the voluminous nature of its contents! But how is one to choose which study Bible is the most helpful? I'd expect someone interested in knowing more about the Bible to own one study Bible and I think that probably a study Bible like the ESV Study Bible, CSB Study Bible, or Zondervan NIV Study Bible would be the "one-stop" shop for Bible study for the average Christian.
If we feel like our bookcase needs more study Bible's rather than good, accessible resources, perhaps this reflects a failure in teaching and instruction or in resourcing in general. These issues are too complex to discuss here, but just something worth noting.
Several observations with regards to (1) quality, (2) rigor and usefulness and (3) organization and study Bibles.
(1) The articles contained in this Bible cover a vast array of topics from world religions, philosophy, Bible translation, history, politics, contemporary living, and ethics. Many (but certainly not all or even most) follow a framework of Creation-Fall-Redemption framework, which is standard in worldview discussions, but I thought at times limiting concerning the topics at hand. Sometimes the articles simply cover conservative perspectives (though not exclusively) on economics, politics, and social roles. Expressing a greater range of perspectives could have been helpful for some of these. I don't expect this Bible to give two perspectives to every issue, but on several (economics, politics, criminal justice), it would have been nice.
(2) Many of the articles on Christian Worldview in this study bible are written at about a college-freshman level. This isn't to deride them. In fact, the publishers have marketed this Bible in this direction. Frankly, a college-freshman level's worth of thought toward many issues is still more though than most people would naturally give absent the prompting of an instructor! Therefore, this Bible could be very helpful to give to an older high school student or a college student who will not have the privilege to attend a Christian liberal arts college where many of these worldview issues would be discussed. How else would one have *Christian* discussion about sports or race or world religions that is informed by the Christian tradition and directed by someone with years of expertise in the field? This Study Bible makes that type of thought and discussion available to many.
(3) Finally, with regard to this as a study Bible. One critique I have is with the layout and placement of articles in this Bible and the second is just a note on the proliferation of study Bibles. First, many of the articles were concentrated around books the publisher and editors know people will read: Genesis, the Psalms, Isaiah, Romans - are chock-full of articles. So much so that it makes reading the actual book of the Bible itself frustrating because one or a few chapters will be broken up over so many pages since its interspersed with these articles. Another related issue is that it leaves longer stretches of the Bible to seem "barren." The minor prophets and the histories contain large stretches with no interruption of an article. Although the Bible isn't designed to draw explicit connection from each book, it still makes it seem like there is little these book have to offer with regard to Christian worldview. It would have been fantastic if the minor prophets had more articles on specific ethical issues or if Chronicles had more articles about worship and reform.
**Excursus on Study Bibles**
Second, as I read this, I wondered why some of this content must be placed in a study Bible. It seems like many of these articles would simply be helpful if organized into an edited book, rather than a study Bible. I was pleased to see that B&H Academic has recently published the Christian Worldview Handbook which does just that. Now, there are regular study notes, and I really esteemed the folks who contributed them (Ray Van Neste and Kevin Chen were professors of mine, and I can vouch for their hearts as scholars and churchmen). I didn't consult these notes much.
But if you go into the rare Christian bookstore these days or, more likely, peruse an online selection, you'll notice that new niche study Bible's abound from B&H, Zondervan, and Crossway. The Ancient Faith study Bible, the Prayer Study Bible, etc. Perhaps the publishers know that the average Chrisitan will not buy a book about these topics, but might consult a study Bible. For example The Ancient Faith Study Bible, in addition to having articles on select church Fathers and the creeds, culls study notes from the Ancient Christian Commentary series – it's a pretty great idea given the voluminous nature of its contents! But how is one to choose which study Bible is the most helpful? I'd expect someone interested in knowing more about the Bible to own one study Bible and I think that probably a study Bible like the ESV Study Bible, CSB Study Bible, or Zondervan NIV Study Bible would be the "one-stop" shop for Bible study for the average Christian.
If we feel like our bookcase needs more study Bible's rather than good, accessible resources, perhaps this reflects a failure in teaching and instruction or in resourcing in general. These issues are too complex to discuss here, but just something worth noting.
June 4, 2018
NOTE: It would take a Biblical scholar to truly evaluate the content of a version of the Bible verse by verse and also to evaluate the study notes included with said version. I do not purport to have such qualifications.
My thoughts: Study Bibles have basically two portions.... 1) The Biblical text or "The Bible," and 2) The study aids including cross referenced Bible verses, essays, commentary on specific subjects or verses, and maps. The most important of the two is the Biblical text or holy scriptures. While I prefer the King James Version, I understand today's readers often prefer a version such as the Christian Standard Version of the Bible for its readability. Scholars conclude that the CSB stays true to the original. I leave that interpretation and evaluation to scholars.
This is a beautifully appointed bible that has a soft leather-touch cover with great flexibility. The print is pretty standard in size though some might wish for larger typeset. I don't care for the comments sections that have grey background and smaller text. This presents a hardship when reading. I would opt to remove the grey background. For a modern version, the CSB is probably top ranked. The wealth of essays included present a variety of topics that are great for reading, referencing, and formulating a Christian Worldview.
Review by my son:
Pros:
CSB Translation is very readable. Flows well.
CSB Translation and publishing company are very reliable and true to scripture.
Maps are in color and easy to understand.
I like how verses are separated by the paragraph or by train of thought.
The New Testament has each portion of a chapter titled or headed by subject. (See Matthew chapter 6 for example)
The world view notes are excellent for studying different world views held up against God’s word.
Cons:
I wish this edition had red lettering for the words of Christ.
The map with Paul's missionary journeys has two colors that are so similar that it is difficult to distinguish between them.
I wish the typeset was slightly larger. This Bible reviewed is of the standard font edition, and it is difficult to read if you are beyond middle age.
Conclusion: Overall I am excited to receive this Bible and will cherish it.
Version
The Christian Standard Bible Worldview Study Bible is first and foremost a Christian Bible including all 66 books of the Bible - Old Testament and New Testament. The version is Christian Standard which "features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with other." (from the promotional material of this Bible)
What is the "Worldview Study Bible"?
(Caption for picture of Bible's pages) Verse commentaries help understand and interpret meaning (at bottom of pages with greyed background). Center column references direct readers to other similar or associated portions of the Bible.
My thoughts: First of all one must understand what a "worldview" is and specifically what a "Christian worldview" is. A worldview is the basis by which one interprets each and every event and action that happens in the world or the method by which one makes decisions about how one will live their life. A Christian Worldview entails a person's looking at events and actions in the world from a Christian perspective and making his or her decisions about life and how they react to events and actions from a Biblical viewpoint.
Study aids or materials (not actual Scriptural text) are included in this edition of the CSB Worldview Study Bible
Extensive worldview study notes
Over 130 articles by notable Christian scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
My thoughts about the Bible's layout of notes and study helps.
The extensive study aids, essays, etc. are no doubt quite valuable and would benefit new believers as well as those established in their faith. For a study Bible this would be highly beneficial.
Some well-known verses comparing CSB and KJV (borrowed from https://www.eden.co.uk/blog/csb-side-... )
John 3:16
[CSB] “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
[KJV] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Jerehmiah 29:11
[CSB] “For I know the plans I have for you” ?— ?this is the Lord’s declaration ?— ?“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
[KJV] “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Psalm 23:1-2
[CSB] “The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures”
[KJV] “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures”
Romans 12:12
[CSB] “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.”
[KJV] “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Genesis 1:1
[CSB] “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
[KJV] “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Find it on Lifeway - click here
DISCLOSURE: A complimentary copy of this CSB Worldview Study Bible was provided by the BH Blogger Review Program on behalf of Holman Bibles/BH/Lifeway to facilitate this review. Opinions expressed are mine and my son's and are freely given.
My thoughts: Study Bibles have basically two portions.... 1) The Biblical text or "The Bible," and 2) The study aids including cross referenced Bible verses, essays, commentary on specific subjects or verses, and maps. The most important of the two is the Biblical text or holy scriptures. While I prefer the King James Version, I understand today's readers often prefer a version such as the Christian Standard Version of the Bible for its readability. Scholars conclude that the CSB stays true to the original. I leave that interpretation and evaluation to scholars.
This is a beautifully appointed bible that has a soft leather-touch cover with great flexibility. The print is pretty standard in size though some might wish for larger typeset. I don't care for the comments sections that have grey background and smaller text. This presents a hardship when reading. I would opt to remove the grey background. For a modern version, the CSB is probably top ranked. The wealth of essays included present a variety of topics that are great for reading, referencing, and formulating a Christian Worldview.
Review by my son:
Pros:
CSB Translation is very readable. Flows well.
CSB Translation and publishing company are very reliable and true to scripture.
Maps are in color and easy to understand.
I like how verses are separated by the paragraph or by train of thought.
The New Testament has each portion of a chapter titled or headed by subject. (See Matthew chapter 6 for example)
The world view notes are excellent for studying different world views held up against God’s word.
Cons:
I wish this edition had red lettering for the words of Christ.
The map with Paul's missionary journeys has two colors that are so similar that it is difficult to distinguish between them.
I wish the typeset was slightly larger. This Bible reviewed is of the standard font edition, and it is difficult to read if you are beyond middle age.
Conclusion: Overall I am excited to receive this Bible and will cherish it.
Version
The Christian Standard Bible Worldview Study Bible is first and foremost a Christian Bible including all 66 books of the Bible - Old Testament and New Testament. The version is Christian Standard which "features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with other." (from the promotional material of this Bible)
What is the "Worldview Study Bible"?
(Caption for picture of Bible's pages) Verse commentaries help understand and interpret meaning (at bottom of pages with greyed background). Center column references direct readers to other similar or associated portions of the Bible.
My thoughts: First of all one must understand what a "worldview" is and specifically what a "Christian worldview" is. A worldview is the basis by which one interprets each and every event and action that happens in the world or the method by which one makes decisions about how one will live their life. A Christian Worldview entails a person's looking at events and actions in the world from a Christian perspective and making his or her decisions about life and how they react to events and actions from a Biblical viewpoint.
Study aids or materials (not actual Scriptural text) are included in this edition of the CSB Worldview Study Bible
Extensive worldview study notes
Over 130 articles by notable Christian scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
My thoughts about the Bible's layout of notes and study helps.
The extensive study aids, essays, etc. are no doubt quite valuable and would benefit new believers as well as those established in their faith. For a study Bible this would be highly beneficial.
Some well-known verses comparing CSB and KJV (borrowed from https://www.eden.co.uk/blog/csb-side-... )
John 3:16
[CSB] “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
[KJV] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Jerehmiah 29:11
[CSB] “For I know the plans I have for you” ?— ?this is the Lord’s declaration ?— ?“plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
[KJV] “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Psalm 23:1-2
[CSB] “The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures”
[KJV] “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures”
Romans 12:12
[CSB] “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.”
[KJV] “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Genesis 1:1
[CSB] “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
[KJV] “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Find it on Lifeway - click here
DISCLOSURE: A complimentary copy of this CSB Worldview Study Bible was provided by the BH Blogger Review Program on behalf of Holman Bibles/BH/Lifeway to facilitate this review. Opinions expressed are mine and my son's and are freely given.
May 11, 2018
The cover of this Bible is Navy Leathertouch and it feels amazing. It is beautiful, smooth, and very luxurious. The edges are silver and the Bible includes 2 ribbon bookmarks (blue and cream), which I love. There are many occasions where 2 bookmarks are extremely helpful. It also comes in a very nice, sturdy gift box with a lid that is very nice for storage.
This Bible focuses on the Christian worldview. A worldview is described as “a lens through which a person looks at the world”. This worldview affects how we think, act, and treat others so reading the Bible and having a Biblical and Christian worldview is extremely important.
There are over 130 articles throughout the Bible that focus on various topics that are relevant to our world today (Church and State, Animal Rights, The New Atheism). Included in the front of the Bible is a table of contents for where to find each of the articles. The articles are written by over 120 Christian scholars and are very interesting and thought provoking. One of my favorite articles is titled, “Speaking to a Non-Christian about Jesus”…it provides powerful examples from the Bible of how to witness to others and share about Jesus.
The Bible also includes footnotes that are helpful to understanding the verse better. In some cases, the footnotes are more limited than I prefer, but for the most part, I am pleased with them.
There are center column references throughout the Bible and many full-color maps in the back of the book. It also includes the CSB concordance.
The Christian Standard Bible translation is my favorite translation. It is very accessible and easy to read, while remaining true to the Bible’s original meaning.
Overall, this is an excellent Bible that is extremely relevant to the world today. I highly enjoyed reading the various articles and would definitely recommend this to other Christians.
My Rating: 5 stars
I received this Bible from the publisher to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This Bible focuses on the Christian worldview. A worldview is described as “a lens through which a person looks at the world”. This worldview affects how we think, act, and treat others so reading the Bible and having a Biblical and Christian worldview is extremely important.
There are over 130 articles throughout the Bible that focus on various topics that are relevant to our world today (Church and State, Animal Rights, The New Atheism). Included in the front of the Bible is a table of contents for where to find each of the articles. The articles are written by over 120 Christian scholars and are very interesting and thought provoking. One of my favorite articles is titled, “Speaking to a Non-Christian about Jesus”…it provides powerful examples from the Bible of how to witness to others and share about Jesus.
The Bible also includes footnotes that are helpful to understanding the verse better. In some cases, the footnotes are more limited than I prefer, but for the most part, I am pleased with them.
There are center column references throughout the Bible and many full-color maps in the back of the book. It also includes the CSB concordance.
The Christian Standard Bible translation is my favorite translation. It is very accessible and easy to read, while remaining true to the Bible’s original meaning.
Overall, this is an excellent Bible that is extremely relevant to the world today. I highly enjoyed reading the various articles and would definitely recommend this to other Christians.
My Rating: 5 stars
I received this Bible from the publisher to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 1, 2018
The Worldview Study Bible seeks to remind Christians that the Bible is not just a book that we read to feel more religious, we are changed by it, our thinking, our worldview, our perspective of everything is changed when we use it to renew our mind.
This Bible has many articles in it, scattered throughout and dealing with various 'worldview' topics, articles like: "Biblical Models for Business", "Engaging LGBT Advocates", "Emperor and King Worship in Biblical Times", "Animal Rights" , "A Biblical Assessment of Abortion", and so on. Some of the articles are quite interesting and helpful. Others, I had some trouble with some of the content. For instance, in the article on "Biblical Formation", dealing with various ways one can utilize the Scriptures, it says, "Praying through the Bible flows naturally from Scripture meditation. Giants of the faith, such as Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, and especially George Mueller, made a habit of praying through Scripture…..Praying the Scriptures helps to assure that one's prayers are biblically sound and pleasing to God."
I think that if praying through the Scriptures was a way to pray correctly, then Christ would have told the disciples to grab some copies of portions of the Old Testament and pray them. He could have demonstrated by quoting one of the Psalms, or a passage of Isaiah. But instead he gave them a model prayer. How does one pray through the book of Leviticus? Or Judges? Should we pray the imprecatory songs, while thinking of a particular person who hates us when we are told in the New Testament to "Love our enemies"? How would we know that the Scripture we are praying is the right scripture for us to be praying at that moment? The Apostle Paul shows us that it is already assumed that we will have trouble praying biblically sound prayers, that we do not know how to pray correctly, but that's where the Holy Spirit comes in, "And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;"(Rom 8:26) The Spirit wouldn't need to intercede for us if we already knew how to pray as we ought, and the Bible doesn’t say that we ever will get to a point where we know how to pray correctly, this side of eternity. That's where our Helper comes in.
And then, there is an article that seems to downplay the validity of Christian young earth creationists arguing with Christian old earth creationists, as if they should focus on arguing their common enemy (atheistic evolutionists) rather than debate the validity of each other's hermeneutic. But don't we remember that bad doctrine will most likely come from within the "church"? Aren't we to look out for our brethren and correct them in a fault? Aren't we judging those within the church, see 1 Cor 5:12 (I know, that passage is dealing with practical moral sins, not necessarily bad viewpoints, but its implications may apply here as well), aren't we critiquing the viewpoints of those within our midst, making sure that we all have an accurate view of God's Word? We don't expect the world to listen to us, we don't expect the world to ever have a correct viewpoint, but we do want to help our brethren, fellow Christians, stay away from dangerous hermeneutics. We are our brother's keeper.
This Bible also has a good deal of commentary. A lot of it seems pretty useful, and using a literal grammatical historical hermeneutic. For instance, in the commentary on Jeremiah 29:11 it says, ""While it is true that from an eternal perspective God has good plans for believers (Ps 84:11; Rm 828), this of cited verse should be understood first with respect to its addressees; exiles who would have to wait an extended time for God to restore them…" But the hermeneutic seems to change in spots, like in Revelation, where it speaks of the 144,000, "The number 144,000, with multiples of twelve and multiples of ten (completeness), is symbolic of the entire people of God. That the tribe of Dan is missing while Joseph as well as Manassah (Joseph's son) are listed further supports the symbolic nature of the list." Huh? How do those things clue us in to this section's not being literal? The context would seem to indicate that it should most certainly be taken literally. After the description of these tribes, the VERY NEXT verse says, "After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number". Differentiating this group of many peoples from the sealed of the twelve tribes of Israel. How much clearer, could it be? It differentiates between those in Christ who were sealed from Israel, and points out a more inclusive group later on, encompassing all peoples? How much clearer could John get in describing what he saw? Does he have to go through each tribe and say, "And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, Judah was the son of Jacob (also called Israel), the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, born in the year such and such. The tribe of Judah was made up of all of the living descendants of Judah. The first descendant's name was George, the second, Robert…..the 12,000th, Charles. And I also saw that their physical features resembled Judah's. 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben were sealed, Reuben was the son of Jacob (also called Israel), the son of Isaac…." Would that make it more likely to be literal? I suspect that some would think that the more detailed it gets, the more figurative it is. Omissions and replacements of tribes does not mean that this is not to be taken literally, it probably should be taken VERY literally and the omission of Dan might be significant in some way, taken as such. We shouldn't assume that the omission of one of the original tribes indicates that this is not Israel. Why would God HAVE to choose men from the tribe of Dan to be sealed in order for this to be literal, ethnic Israel? Do we not remember what Paul tells us in Romans 9? Not all Israel is Israel, and that God has the right to choose whomever He wishes within Israel (even individual tribes).
This "Worldview" Bible has a lot of good notes, and some interesting essays, I just don't like some of the concepts in the essays, nor do I like the inconsistency in the hermeneutics. Also, the essays scattered throughout seem a bit too distracting. I think that if you are going to put multiple essays in a Bible it would be better to put them at the end of the book, and then you can just look up the page number in the index if you want to read a particular article, instead of it breaking up the text.
This particular study Bible is okay but not great.
Many thanks to the folks at B&H publishers for sending me a free review copy of this Bible! My review did not have to be favorable.
This Bible has many articles in it, scattered throughout and dealing with various 'worldview' topics, articles like: "Biblical Models for Business", "Engaging LGBT Advocates", "Emperor and King Worship in Biblical Times", "Animal Rights" , "A Biblical Assessment of Abortion", and so on. Some of the articles are quite interesting and helpful. Others, I had some trouble with some of the content. For instance, in the article on "Biblical Formation", dealing with various ways one can utilize the Scriptures, it says, "Praying through the Bible flows naturally from Scripture meditation. Giants of the faith, such as Martin Luther, Charles Spurgeon, and especially George Mueller, made a habit of praying through Scripture…..Praying the Scriptures helps to assure that one's prayers are biblically sound and pleasing to God."
I think that if praying through the Scriptures was a way to pray correctly, then Christ would have told the disciples to grab some copies of portions of the Old Testament and pray them. He could have demonstrated by quoting one of the Psalms, or a passage of Isaiah. But instead he gave them a model prayer. How does one pray through the book of Leviticus? Or Judges? Should we pray the imprecatory songs, while thinking of a particular person who hates us when we are told in the New Testament to "Love our enemies"? How would we know that the Scripture we are praying is the right scripture for us to be praying at that moment? The Apostle Paul shows us that it is already assumed that we will have trouble praying biblically sound prayers, that we do not know how to pray correctly, but that's where the Holy Spirit comes in, "And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;"(Rom 8:26) The Spirit wouldn't need to intercede for us if we already knew how to pray as we ought, and the Bible doesn’t say that we ever will get to a point where we know how to pray correctly, this side of eternity. That's where our Helper comes in.
And then, there is an article that seems to downplay the validity of Christian young earth creationists arguing with Christian old earth creationists, as if they should focus on arguing their common enemy (atheistic evolutionists) rather than debate the validity of each other's hermeneutic. But don't we remember that bad doctrine will most likely come from within the "church"? Aren't we to look out for our brethren and correct them in a fault? Aren't we judging those within the church, see 1 Cor 5:12 (I know, that passage is dealing with practical moral sins, not necessarily bad viewpoints, but its implications may apply here as well), aren't we critiquing the viewpoints of those within our midst, making sure that we all have an accurate view of God's Word? We don't expect the world to listen to us, we don't expect the world to ever have a correct viewpoint, but we do want to help our brethren, fellow Christians, stay away from dangerous hermeneutics. We are our brother's keeper.
This Bible also has a good deal of commentary. A lot of it seems pretty useful, and using a literal grammatical historical hermeneutic. For instance, in the commentary on Jeremiah 29:11 it says, ""While it is true that from an eternal perspective God has good plans for believers (Ps 84:11; Rm 828), this of cited verse should be understood first with respect to its addressees; exiles who would have to wait an extended time for God to restore them…" But the hermeneutic seems to change in spots, like in Revelation, where it speaks of the 144,000, "The number 144,000, with multiples of twelve and multiples of ten (completeness), is symbolic of the entire people of God. That the tribe of Dan is missing while Joseph as well as Manassah (Joseph's son) are listed further supports the symbolic nature of the list." Huh? How do those things clue us in to this section's not being literal? The context would seem to indicate that it should most certainly be taken literally. After the description of these tribes, the VERY NEXT verse says, "After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number". Differentiating this group of many peoples from the sealed of the twelve tribes of Israel. How much clearer, could it be? It differentiates between those in Christ who were sealed from Israel, and points out a more inclusive group later on, encompassing all peoples? How much clearer could John get in describing what he saw? Does he have to go through each tribe and say, "And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, Judah was the son of Jacob (also called Israel), the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, born in the year such and such. The tribe of Judah was made up of all of the living descendants of Judah. The first descendant's name was George, the second, Robert…..the 12,000th, Charles. And I also saw that their physical features resembled Judah's. 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben were sealed, Reuben was the son of Jacob (also called Israel), the son of Isaac…." Would that make it more likely to be literal? I suspect that some would think that the more detailed it gets, the more figurative it is. Omissions and replacements of tribes does not mean that this is not to be taken literally, it probably should be taken VERY literally and the omission of Dan might be significant in some way, taken as such. We shouldn't assume that the omission of one of the original tribes indicates that this is not Israel. Why would God HAVE to choose men from the tribe of Dan to be sealed in order for this to be literal, ethnic Israel? Do we not remember what Paul tells us in Romans 9? Not all Israel is Israel, and that God has the right to choose whomever He wishes within Israel (even individual tribes).
This "Worldview" Bible has a lot of good notes, and some interesting essays, I just don't like some of the concepts in the essays, nor do I like the inconsistency in the hermeneutics. Also, the essays scattered throughout seem a bit too distracting. I think that if you are going to put multiple essays in a Bible it would be better to put them at the end of the book, and then you can just look up the page number in the index if you want to read a particular article, instead of it breaking up the text.
This particular study Bible is okay but not great.
Many thanks to the folks at B&H publishers for sending me a free review copy of this Bible! My review did not have to be favorable.
December 7, 2018
In early 2018, Holman Bible Publishers released the Worldview Study Bible in their Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation (read my review of the CSB here). I've been using this Bible for a number of months now, and decided it's finally time to write my review.
Read the complete review with photos and additional details on my blog http://laurazielke.com/2018/12/05/rev....
Based on the foundational assumption that "there is a great spiritual battle raging for the hearts and minds of men and women," the preface for the CSB Worldview Study Bible alerts the reader to the real reason this study Bible was created: To tell the reader how "true" Christians should think about current social and moral issues, and how they should conduct themselves in the world. There is no room for discussion. The goal is conformity.
The assumptions of the editors are clearly outlined in the preface:
1. There is only one way of interacting with the world that can be classified as Christian.
2. It's our duty as Christians to defend the Christian worldview.
3. Thinking about how one's Christian faith should affect various aspects of real life is hard work—too difficult for most Christians.
4. We, the experts, will teach you how a true Christian should think, feel, and act in any given situation.
5. Questioning the Bible and/or the articles presented within this resource is dangerous, and those thoughts should be "taken captive unto Jesus Christ."
Let me sum up what they are saying: The CSB Worldview Study Bible was created to help Christians—who supposedly find it difficult to think carefully and coherently about the Christian life—know what to believe and how to act "Christianly" in the world.
The decision to place 130+ articles on the Christian life within Scripture—not between books or at the end of testaments—but in close proximity to related passages was strategic. The editors and publisher are banking on the reader's cognitive bias: The assumption is that if readers accept the Bible as authoritative, they will give more credence to the position papers contained therein.
This should cause every reader to pause and wonder whether or not a "study" Bible like this should even exist.
I do not recommend the Worldview Study Bible to anyone except the Christian who finds it too much of a bother to think carefully and coherently about how integrate their faith with their daily life. If you'd prefer to be told what to believe and how to act, then you've found the right resource.
Everyone else would benefit much more from a study Bible like the NIV Study Bible which provides accurate historical and cultural backgrounds, detailed maps, charts, numerous footnotes, an excellent concordance, and leaves room for the Holy Spirit to enlighten the mind, convict the heart, and empower spiritual growth.
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ALL quotations from the Worldview Study Bible were excerpted from its 1-1/2 page preface.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Read the complete review with photos and additional details on my blog http://laurazielke.com/2018/12/05/rev....
Based on the foundational assumption that "there is a great spiritual battle raging for the hearts and minds of men and women," the preface for the CSB Worldview Study Bible alerts the reader to the real reason this study Bible was created: To tell the reader how "true" Christians should think about current social and moral issues, and how they should conduct themselves in the world. There is no room for discussion. The goal is conformity.
The assumptions of the editors are clearly outlined in the preface:
1. There is only one way of interacting with the world that can be classified as Christian.
2. It's our duty as Christians to defend the Christian worldview.
3. Thinking about how one's Christian faith should affect various aspects of real life is hard work—too difficult for most Christians.
4. We, the experts, will teach you how a true Christian should think, feel, and act in any given situation.
5. Questioning the Bible and/or the articles presented within this resource is dangerous, and those thoughts should be "taken captive unto Jesus Christ."
Let me sum up what they are saying: The CSB Worldview Study Bible was created to help Christians—who supposedly find it difficult to think carefully and coherently about the Christian life—know what to believe and how to act "Christianly" in the world.
The decision to place 130+ articles on the Christian life within Scripture—not between books or at the end of testaments—but in close proximity to related passages was strategic. The editors and publisher are banking on the reader's cognitive bias: The assumption is that if readers accept the Bible as authoritative, they will give more credence to the position papers contained therein.
This should cause every reader to pause and wonder whether or not a "study" Bible like this should even exist.
I do not recommend the Worldview Study Bible to anyone except the Christian who finds it too much of a bother to think carefully and coherently about how integrate their faith with their daily life. If you'd prefer to be told what to believe and how to act, then you've found the right resource.
Everyone else would benefit much more from a study Bible like the NIV Study Bible which provides accurate historical and cultural backgrounds, detailed maps, charts, numerous footnotes, an excellent concordance, and leaves room for the Holy Spirit to enlighten the mind, convict the heart, and empower spiritual growth.
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ALL quotations from the Worldview Study Bible were excerpted from its 1-1/2 page preface.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
May 11, 2018
Introduction:
For Christmas, my wife, Peggy, gave me the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) for my daily study. The CSB is a new translation by Holman Publishing, who also provided the HCSB. (More information on the CSB can be found here: https://csbible.com/about-the-csb.) I’ve enjoyed the CSB’s careful balance of faithfulness to the original language with readability. So I was thrilled with the opportunity to review the newest edition of the CSB family of Bibles, the Worldview Study Bible.
Look and Feel:
The Bible comes with a navy “leather touch” cover. The size is like other Study Bibles, measuring 7” x 9.5” x 1.5”, which will fit in standard sized Bible cases. There’s no noticeable trade-off in content or font size. In fact, the font is very pleasant and readable.
Articles and Notes:
What makes this Bible unique are the articles and notes. Edited by David S. Dockery and Trevin K. Wax, dozens of renowned Bible Scholars contributed articles. The first article, by Trevin Wax, lays out the following reasons for viewing the world through the lens of Christianity:
1. Because it sets us apart from the world – We need to understand in which ways we disagree with the world so that we may better share the gospel and love the world.
2. Because it aids our spiritual transformation – Thinking is very much a part of our sanctification. “The way you diagnose the world’s problem necessarily affects what you believe to be the solution.” (Pg. XXIII)
3. Because it helps us know how to live … “so that we can determine God’s will in particular situations where explicit instructions are not spelled out in Scripture.” (Pg. XXIII)
With these three reasons as guiding pillars, the Worldview Study Bible intersperses 130 articles along with abundant footnotes. For example, within the first five chapters of Genesis, we’re presented with articles on Scripture and Science, Old Earth and New Earth Perspectives, Birth Control, and Gender Choice. Since the authors are a virtual “Who’s Who” within the circle of Christian Apologetics, you expect well-reasoned articles, which is exactly what we get. Imagine reading Psalm 146, where God is extolled as, “the Maker of heaven and earth,” and wondering how to reconcile that with what you’ve been taught about the Big Bang Theory. The next page offers an article by Dr. William Dembski (https://billdembski.com/dembski-on-in...) on, “Evolution and Intelligent Design.” Or maybe you’re reading Romans 8 and come across the particular verse (v14) that speaks of “the Spirit of adoption.” Dr. Russell Moore expounds on that on the next page with an article on “A Biblical View of Adoption.”
The only small improvement I would request of the publisher is to better distinguish the articles from Scripture. Though the articles use a different font and have a slightly darkened background, the differentiation is not enough to sufficiently elevate the words the Scripture as compared with the opinions and analysis of man.
Conclusion:
Overall, I heartily recommend both the CSB and this particular edition, the Worldview Study Bible, which will be released later this month, May of 2018.
Note: This book was provided to me by the publisher for my unbiased review.
For Christmas, my wife, Peggy, gave me the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) for my daily study. The CSB is a new translation by Holman Publishing, who also provided the HCSB. (More information on the CSB can be found here: https://csbible.com/about-the-csb.) I’ve enjoyed the CSB’s careful balance of faithfulness to the original language with readability. So I was thrilled with the opportunity to review the newest edition of the CSB family of Bibles, the Worldview Study Bible.
Look and Feel:
The Bible comes with a navy “leather touch” cover. The size is like other Study Bibles, measuring 7” x 9.5” x 1.5”, which will fit in standard sized Bible cases. There’s no noticeable trade-off in content or font size. In fact, the font is very pleasant and readable.
Articles and Notes:
What makes this Bible unique are the articles and notes. Edited by David S. Dockery and Trevin K. Wax, dozens of renowned Bible Scholars contributed articles. The first article, by Trevin Wax, lays out the following reasons for viewing the world through the lens of Christianity:
1. Because it sets us apart from the world – We need to understand in which ways we disagree with the world so that we may better share the gospel and love the world.
2. Because it aids our spiritual transformation – Thinking is very much a part of our sanctification. “The way you diagnose the world’s problem necessarily affects what you believe to be the solution.” (Pg. XXIII)
3. Because it helps us know how to live … “so that we can determine God’s will in particular situations where explicit instructions are not spelled out in Scripture.” (Pg. XXIII)
With these three reasons as guiding pillars, the Worldview Study Bible intersperses 130 articles along with abundant footnotes. For example, within the first five chapters of Genesis, we’re presented with articles on Scripture and Science, Old Earth and New Earth Perspectives, Birth Control, and Gender Choice. Since the authors are a virtual “Who’s Who” within the circle of Christian Apologetics, you expect well-reasoned articles, which is exactly what we get. Imagine reading Psalm 146, where God is extolled as, “the Maker of heaven and earth,” and wondering how to reconcile that with what you’ve been taught about the Big Bang Theory. The next page offers an article by Dr. William Dembski (https://billdembski.com/dembski-on-in...) on, “Evolution and Intelligent Design.” Or maybe you’re reading Romans 8 and come across the particular verse (v14) that speaks of “the Spirit of adoption.” Dr. Russell Moore expounds on that on the next page with an article on “A Biblical View of Adoption.”
The only small improvement I would request of the publisher is to better distinguish the articles from Scripture. Though the articles use a different font and have a slightly darkened background, the differentiation is not enough to sufficiently elevate the words the Scripture as compared with the opinions and analysis of man.
Conclusion:
Overall, I heartily recommend both the CSB and this particular edition, the Worldview Study Bible, which will be released later this month, May of 2018.
Note: This book was provided to me by the publisher for my unbiased review.
May 16, 2018
The CSB Worldview Study Bible features extensive worldview study notes and articles by notable Christian scholars to help Christians better understand the grand narrative and flow of Scripture within the biblical framework from which we are called to view reality and make sense of life and the world. Guided by general editors David S. Dockery and Trevin K. Wax, this Bible is an invaluable resource and study tool that will help you to discuss, defend, and clearly share with others the truth, hope, and practical compatibility of Christianity in everyday life.
Features include:
Extensive worldview study notes
Over 130 articles by notable Christian scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
Two-piece gift box, and more
General Editors: David S. Dockery and Trevin Wax
Associate Editors: Constantine R. Campbell, E. Ray Clendenen, Eric J. Tully
Contributors include: David S. Dockery, Trevin K. Wax, Ray Van Neste, John Stonestreet, Ted Cabal, Darrell L. Bock, Mary J. Sharp, Carl R. Trueman, Bruce Riley Ashford, R. Albert Mohler Jr., William A. Dembski, Preben Vang, David K. Naugle, Jennifer A. Marshall, Aida Besancon Spencer, Paul Copan, Robert Smith Jr., Douglas Groothuis, Russell D. Moore, Mark A. Noll, Timothy George, Carla D. Sanderson, Kevin Smith, Gregory B. Forster, Choon Sam Fong, and more.
The CSB Worldview Study Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
This is a wonderful Bible that not only gives us God's word but teaches through credible editors about the Christians view of the world. There are articles that show us the Biblical view of that issue; such a: the Biblical view of music, Personal Finances. Ther is an article on how Christians should relate to the government along with various other interesting articles.
This is a great study Bible for new believers, for discipling, for those interested in how God's word relates to issues around us today. How we as Christians should respond to a world that is turning against Christians.
This is a beautiful Bible, that is easy to read and has full-color maps. This will be a great addition to anyone's library.
CSB Worldview Study Bible
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Features include:
Extensive worldview study notes
Over 130 articles by notable Christian scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
Two-piece gift box, and more
General Editors: David S. Dockery and Trevin Wax
Associate Editors: Constantine R. Campbell, E. Ray Clendenen, Eric J. Tully
Contributors include: David S. Dockery, Trevin K. Wax, Ray Van Neste, John Stonestreet, Ted Cabal, Darrell L. Bock, Mary J. Sharp, Carl R. Trueman, Bruce Riley Ashford, R. Albert Mohler Jr., William A. Dembski, Preben Vang, David K. Naugle, Jennifer A. Marshall, Aida Besancon Spencer, Paul Copan, Robert Smith Jr., Douglas Groothuis, Russell D. Moore, Mark A. Noll, Timothy George, Carla D. Sanderson, Kevin Smith, Gregory B. Forster, Choon Sam Fong, and more.
The CSB Worldview Study Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
This is a wonderful Bible that not only gives us God's word but teaches through credible editors about the Christians view of the world. There are articles that show us the Biblical view of that issue; such a: the Biblical view of music, Personal Finances. Ther is an article on how Christians should relate to the government along with various other interesting articles.
This is a great study Bible for new believers, for discipling, for those interested in how God's word relates to issues around us today. How we as Christians should respond to a world that is turning against Christians.
This is a beautiful Bible, that is easy to read and has full-color maps. This will be a great addition to anyone's library.
CSB Worldview Study Bible
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
May 28, 2018
Everybody, whether they know it or not, has a worldview. Our worldview is the belief system that helps us to answer life’s important questions; it helps us make decisions, and guides the way we think. Unfortunately for many people, that worldview is more defined by the world, than the view. People tend to act based on what the world dictates rather than how they think they view the world.
Many people that I know are convinced that they are Christian, and that their worldview is definitively a Christian one. The only problem is that sometimes their (and my) actions don’t align with what the Bible suggests. So I was excited to be able to participate in Lifeway’s blogger program for the CSB Worldview Study Bible.
The CSB (Christian Standard Bible) has been out for a little over a year. It’s an easy to read, and as far as I can tell, fairly accurate translation. It falls close to the middle of the Word-for-word/thought-for-thought scale. But it’s not the Bible that I’m reviewing, it’s this particular Study Bible.
I used the handy index to the essays, and was pleased to find that they were co-located with the passages in the Bible that ask/answer questions that we all have to deal with. Things like who is God, who is Jesus, who is the Holy Spirit. And we’re faced with questions about creation, abortion, LGBT issues, other religions, psychology, spiritualism, animism, adoption, education, and a host of other things.
Because these essays are written by over 100 scholars, they were easier or harder for me to read and understand, but in their totality they paint a vivid picture of what Scripture teaches us.
Like many other bibles, there is commentary/explanation at the bottom of the page, and in the center column there are references to other passages. There is also a time line for each chapter, and a brief synopsis of the chapter: how it came to be written, some background, and how it ties into the whole of Scripture. There is also a section in the introduction to each book called “Christian Worldview Elements” that includes a summary of the teachings about God, Humanity and Salvation that are found in that particular book.
I received a copy of this Study Bible from the publisher in exchange for participating in the Lifeway Blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review.
5/5
Many people that I know are convinced that they are Christian, and that their worldview is definitively a Christian one. The only problem is that sometimes their (and my) actions don’t align with what the Bible suggests. So I was excited to be able to participate in Lifeway’s blogger program for the CSB Worldview Study Bible.
The CSB (Christian Standard Bible) has been out for a little over a year. It’s an easy to read, and as far as I can tell, fairly accurate translation. It falls close to the middle of the Word-for-word/thought-for-thought scale. But it’s not the Bible that I’m reviewing, it’s this particular Study Bible.
I used the handy index to the essays, and was pleased to find that they were co-located with the passages in the Bible that ask/answer questions that we all have to deal with. Things like who is God, who is Jesus, who is the Holy Spirit. And we’re faced with questions about creation, abortion, LGBT issues, other religions, psychology, spiritualism, animism, adoption, education, and a host of other things.
Because these essays are written by over 100 scholars, they were easier or harder for me to read and understand, but in their totality they paint a vivid picture of what Scripture teaches us.
Like many other bibles, there is commentary/explanation at the bottom of the page, and in the center column there are references to other passages. There is also a time line for each chapter, and a brief synopsis of the chapter: how it came to be written, some background, and how it ties into the whole of Scripture. There is also a section in the introduction to each book called “Christian Worldview Elements” that includes a summary of the teachings about God, Humanity and Salvation that are found in that particular book.
I received a copy of this Study Bible from the publisher in exchange for participating in the Lifeway Blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review.
5/5
May 19, 2018
I really like this Bible! I love the soft, leather-like blue cover. It feels so good in my hands and it's not too heavy. I can't handle heavy books any longer, so having a Bible that doesn't hurt when I carry it is a great thing for me.
The font is really nice and not too small. It's very easy to read and I like the version of the CSB. One of my favorite Scriptures is Psalm 91:4 and here it is in this Bible:
"He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield."
I really like how this reads. The whole of the Bible is like this and I like how really easy it is to read.
There are study notes at the bottom of each page to explain the text. The font on these notes is quite small, just so you know. I can read it, however, it's a bit of a struggle for me. If you have good, up-close eyesight, it may not be a problem but if you're a bit older like me, you may need to use something to help you read it easier.
The beginning of each chapter has information about what you're reading, who wrote it, and the circumstances under which it was written. I thought this was really helpful as I read through each book.
There are wonderful, colorful maps in the back that have a lot of information. I really enjoyed this, too, because I like to see where things are taking place as I'm reading. The maps are really easy to read and I think they are one of the best maps I've seen in a Bible.
I can highly recommend this Bible! I have enjoyed using it so much during my morning Bible study. It has helped me to understand Scripture easier. I give this Bible 5 out of 5 stars.
*This Bible was provided to me for my honest review by B&H/Lifeway Bloggers
The font is really nice and not too small. It's very easy to read and I like the version of the CSB. One of my favorite Scriptures is Psalm 91:4 and here it is in this Bible:
"He will cover you with His feathers; you will take refuge under His wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield."
I really like how this reads. The whole of the Bible is like this and I like how really easy it is to read.
There are study notes at the bottom of each page to explain the text. The font on these notes is quite small, just so you know. I can read it, however, it's a bit of a struggle for me. If you have good, up-close eyesight, it may not be a problem but if you're a bit older like me, you may need to use something to help you read it easier.
The beginning of each chapter has information about what you're reading, who wrote it, and the circumstances under which it was written. I thought this was really helpful as I read through each book.
There are wonderful, colorful maps in the back that have a lot of information. I really enjoyed this, too, because I like to see where things are taking place as I'm reading. The maps are really easy to read and I think they are one of the best maps I've seen in a Bible.
I can highly recommend this Bible! I have enjoyed using it so much during my morning Bible study. It has helped me to understand Scripture easier. I give this Bible 5 out of 5 stars.
*This Bible was provided to me for my honest review by B&H/Lifeway Bloggers
June 8, 2018
I have not read every article in this volume but here is my general assessment.
If you are looking for a study Bible with helpful devices like individual book summaries, historical context, timelines, selected verse notes and commentary, paragraph headings, cross-references, et.al, printed in two columns on the fine paper you expect in a Bible, with a 100-page concordance and colorful simple maps, the Worldview Study Bible suffices.
But it dramatically exceeds those expectations. The volume includes 130 essays on worldview issues from a biblical perspective. Among the topics are an introduction to worldview, what is human, articles on gender, birth control, arts and cinema, biblical authority, higher education, slavery, and medical ethics. Contributing authors include, R. Albert Mohler, David Dockery, Paul Copan, Russell Moore, Douglas Groothius, William Dembski, Trevin Wax, Shera Melick, and 100 more. Each book is introduced with a summary of its worldview elements. This Bible contains a worldview library of instruction. And you have it at your fingertips. I teach classes on Christian Worldview and this Study Bible will be invaluable.
However, if you are not familiar with the Holman Christian Standard Bible you might want to get a copy first. I personally find that it reads well and serves as an adequate complement to other popular translations. The Christian Worldview Bible is a physically heavy book, as one would expect but, on a desk, or on a shelf will provide a wealth of wisdom.
I was given this book to write a review. I do so with no expectation from the publisher to give a favorable report.
If you are looking for a study Bible with helpful devices like individual book summaries, historical context, timelines, selected verse notes and commentary, paragraph headings, cross-references, et.al, printed in two columns on the fine paper you expect in a Bible, with a 100-page concordance and colorful simple maps, the Worldview Study Bible suffices.
But it dramatically exceeds those expectations. The volume includes 130 essays on worldview issues from a biblical perspective. Among the topics are an introduction to worldview, what is human, articles on gender, birth control, arts and cinema, biblical authority, higher education, slavery, and medical ethics. Contributing authors include, R. Albert Mohler, David Dockery, Paul Copan, Russell Moore, Douglas Groothius, William Dembski, Trevin Wax, Shera Melick, and 100 more. Each book is introduced with a summary of its worldview elements. This Bible contains a worldview library of instruction. And you have it at your fingertips. I teach classes on Christian Worldview and this Study Bible will be invaluable.
However, if you are not familiar with the Holman Christian Standard Bible you might want to get a copy first. I personally find that it reads well and serves as an adequate complement to other popular translations. The Christian Worldview Bible is a physically heavy book, as one would expect but, on a desk, or on a shelf will provide a wealth of wisdom.
I was given this book to write a review. I do so with no expectation from the publisher to give a favorable report.
July 2, 2018
I love Study Bibles, I own a couple of them and they’re really helpful when reading the Bible for devotional as well when I’m preparing a message or a teaching. The CSB Worldview Study Bible is a new Bible by B&H Publishing and it comes full of great features:
Extensive worldview study notes
Over 150 articles by notable worldview scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
Two-piece gift box, and more
At first glance it looks like a typical Study Bible, with references, footnotes and commentaries, but as you read through the pages, you’ll find articles or essays in the middle of specific books and passages. They’re listed at the beginning next to the index and before the list of the contributors.
Contributors include: Ted Cabel, George Guthrie, John Stonestreet, Constantine R. Campbell, Eric J. Tully, Darrell Bock, Mary Jo Sharp, Kenneth Matthews, Carl Trueman, Paul Wooley, Thomas Kidd, John Bloom, William Edgar, and more.
According to the credits the interior was designed and typeset by 2D/DENMARK, using Bible Serif created by the same studio.
Conclusion
There are three editions of the CSB Worldview Study Bible, the one I received for review was the Navy Leather Touch. It’s important to note that it’s a big Bible and maybe not so easy to handle. If you’re looking for a firm grip, the Neutral Cloth Over Board will probably be a better option.
I received this book from B&H Publishing Group in exchange for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Extensive worldview study notes
Over 150 articles by notable worldview scholars
Center-column references
Smyth-sewn binding
Presentation page
Two ribbon markers
Two-piece gift box, and more
At first glance it looks like a typical Study Bible, with references, footnotes and commentaries, but as you read through the pages, you’ll find articles or essays in the middle of specific books and passages. They’re listed at the beginning next to the index and before the list of the contributors.
Contributors include: Ted Cabel, George Guthrie, John Stonestreet, Constantine R. Campbell, Eric J. Tully, Darrell Bock, Mary Jo Sharp, Kenneth Matthews, Carl Trueman, Paul Wooley, Thomas Kidd, John Bloom, William Edgar, and more.
According to the credits the interior was designed and typeset by 2D/DENMARK, using Bible Serif created by the same studio.
Conclusion
There are three editions of the CSB Worldview Study Bible, the one I received for review was the Navy Leather Touch. It’s important to note that it’s a big Bible and maybe not so easy to handle. If you’re looking for a firm grip, the Neutral Cloth Over Board will probably be a better option.
I received this book from B&H Publishing Group in exchange for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
May 17, 2018
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I love the layout and structure of this durable navy leather touch CSB Worldview Study Bible. The Scripture font is large enough to see without eye strain, this also includes the footnotes. The Bible opens flat so it's easier to keep your page open and there are two attached ribbons to hold your place.
This study Bible has many essays which include such topics as `What is a Christian Worldview and Why Does It Matter?`, `A Biblical View of Music`, and `Do My Beliefs Fit a Christian worldview?` There is also a comprehensive, easy to use, concordance at the back of the Bible, along with several colorful maps. The tools at the beginning of each Bible book are very helpful in understanding that book. They tell the circumstances of writing that book, how that book contributes to the Bible and the structure of that book. Those tools also list how the book fits in with a Christian worldview (teachings about God, teachings about humanity and teachings about salvation).
This Bible would make a great gift for a student of the Word. However, I would like to see the title change from Worldview Study Bible to Christian Worldview Study Bible. I almost decided not to review this Bible because of the title.
Disclaimer: "I was provided a free copy of this Bible from B&H Publishing. All opinions are my own."
I love the layout and structure of this durable navy leather touch CSB Worldview Study Bible. The Scripture font is large enough to see without eye strain, this also includes the footnotes. The Bible opens flat so it's easier to keep your page open and there are two attached ribbons to hold your place.
This study Bible has many essays which include such topics as `What is a Christian Worldview and Why Does It Matter?`, `A Biblical View of Music`, and `Do My Beliefs Fit a Christian worldview?` There is also a comprehensive, easy to use, concordance at the back of the Bible, along with several colorful maps. The tools at the beginning of each Bible book are very helpful in understanding that book. They tell the circumstances of writing that book, how that book contributes to the Bible and the structure of that book. Those tools also list how the book fits in with a Christian worldview (teachings about God, teachings about humanity and teachings about salvation).
This Bible would make a great gift for a student of the Word. However, I would like to see the title change from Worldview Study Bible to Christian Worldview Study Bible. I almost decided not to review this Bible because of the title.
Disclaimer: "I was provided a free copy of this Bible from B&H Publishing. All opinions are my own."
May 29, 2018
One of the things I've tried to do this year is to expand my worldview. I want to broaden my understanding of how others see the world and see Christianity. I know that I won't find all the answers, but I can seek to better understand and engage in conversation more than I have been.
I recently picked up a copy of the new CSB Worldview Study Bible. I got excited about this Bible for a few reasons. One, it is a version I haven't read before. Second, it emphasizes worldview. Not just what the world believes, but how it relates to scripture.
The pages of the CSB Worldview Study Bible are filled with 150+ articles written by scholars. Dispersed throughout the books of the Bible, these articles help explain scripture and how it relates to other worldviews around us.
I loved the design of the Bible. The font size was larger without making the Bible bulky. In fact, this study Bible is more compact that several other study Bibles I own. I also appreciated the dual bookmarks. I find I always want to mark more than one place at a time. This makes it a bit easier. I'm looking forward to using this Bible for a long time to come!
I received a copy of this Bible from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.
I recently picked up a copy of the new CSB Worldview Study Bible. I got excited about this Bible for a few reasons. One, it is a version I haven't read before. Second, it emphasizes worldview. Not just what the world believes, but how it relates to scripture.
The pages of the CSB Worldview Study Bible are filled with 150+ articles written by scholars. Dispersed throughout the books of the Bible, these articles help explain scripture and how it relates to other worldviews around us.
I loved the design of the Bible. The font size was larger without making the Bible bulky. In fact, this study Bible is more compact that several other study Bibles I own. I also appreciated the dual bookmarks. I find I always want to mark more than one place at a time. This makes it a bit easier. I'm looking forward to using this Bible for a long time to come!
I received a copy of this Bible from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.
May 30, 2018
Are you looking for a Study Bible that will help you to increase your Bible literacy while simultaneously prepare you to better understand and respond to the issues of our day? That’s where the CSB Wordview Bible shines. Not only does the Christian Standard Bible contain over 5900 extensive worldview study notes that help you to understand individual passages of Scripture, it also contains over 130 articles that help you to better comprehend, discuss, defend, and share the important issues of our day from a Christian perspective.
The beautiful Navy Leather Touch version of this Bible comes with silver gilded pages, a protective storage box, and many nice features, but what truly makes this Bible worth investing in are the articles which cover a wide range of topics such as world religion, health and health care, science, the arts, ethics, and social issues.
General students of the Bible will enjoy this one, but if you are a pastor, teacher, or a ministry leader in a position of influence, I particularly recommend this Bible to you!
This excerpt is part of an original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
The beautiful Navy Leather Touch version of this Bible comes with silver gilded pages, a protective storage box, and many nice features, but what truly makes this Bible worth investing in are the articles which cover a wide range of topics such as world religion, health and health care, science, the arts, ethics, and social issues.
General students of the Bible will enjoy this one, but if you are a pastor, teacher, or a ministry leader in a position of influence, I particularly recommend this Bible to you!
This excerpt is part of an original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
December 31, 2019
This is a good Bible. I chose it to read through in 2019 so I could work all the way through the CSB. The quality of the Bible is nice. It has a nice cover and pages. It lays flat. These are nice in a very affordable Bible.
For the CSB, people far smarter than me have done extensive reviews. I find it as good though I am returning to the ESV. I did not always agree with all of their translation decisions. I know and have studied under some of the translators so my critique is mainly because of my affinity for the ESV. The CSB is a fine translation of which I have full confidence, though it is not my preference.
Concerning this Bible, it has 3 stars for one reason - the inserts. The inserts were too cumbersome in the NT, especially the Epistles. Having several inserts (1-1/2 pages) along with study notes made this Bible near unreadable. Sadly, there were a couple of authors who wrote some of the inserts who have since been disqualified from ministry because of sin. If there is an update, I'd like them to remove those authors and space out the worldview inserts so as not to make the Epistles so bothersome to read.
For the CSB, people far smarter than me have done extensive reviews. I find it as good though I am returning to the ESV. I did not always agree with all of their translation decisions. I know and have studied under some of the translators so my critique is mainly because of my affinity for the ESV. The CSB is a fine translation of which I have full confidence, though it is not my preference.
Concerning this Bible, it has 3 stars for one reason - the inserts. The inserts were too cumbersome in the NT, especially the Epistles. Having several inserts (1-1/2 pages) along with study notes made this Bible near unreadable. Sadly, there were a couple of authors who wrote some of the inserts who have since been disqualified from ministry because of sin. If there is an update, I'd like them to remove those authors and space out the worldview inserts so as not to make the Epistles so bothersome to read.
June 15, 2018
CSB Version World View Study Bible is wonderfully leather bound if you get the hard copy. It gives you contributors and intro to the CSB Bible like the philosophy of CSB, goals of the translation, the gender language use in The Bible translation etcetera. It gives you abbreviations in the Bible. It gives you an intro to the Christian World View, the crisis of the Christian mind - Biblical interpretation - Biblical inspiration and inerrancy - what is human? Then you get into The Bible and it gives you the who what etc. at the beginning of each book. Then in each book Christian world view elements and a time line model for relating Scripture and science etc. There is oh so much more - if you are looking for a good Bible give this a looksee.
June 19, 2018
I am enjoying using this Bible in my daily study. It’s packed with many study helps. The translation is readable and accurate. Reading through the many articles on the aspects of devolving a Christian Worldview is like auditing a college course. I have found them to be quite interesting and thought-provoking, covering some areas that I never thought about being as part of my “worldview”.
The concordance is a great help and the study notes throughout the text are excellent.
The cover on this Bible is very nice. The print is easy to see, and Bible is a nice size to carry to church or Bible study. This Bible is enhancing my study each day.
I received a copy of this Bible from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
The concordance is a great help and the study notes throughout the text are excellent.
The cover on this Bible is very nice. The print is easy to see, and Bible is a nice size to carry to church or Bible study. This Bible is enhancing my study each day.
I received a copy of this Bible from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
February 28, 2019
Favorite key features of the CSB Worldview Study Bible: the eye-opening commentary and the in-depth articles. I’ll give you a look through the CSB Worldview Study Bible to show you these key features and more:
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July 20, 2025
One of the best Study Bibles I have read. Love the flow of Scripture with the current modern English translation. The articles provide a good Christian Worldview with regard to today's current issues on culture, government, religion, and so forth. Highly recommend this Bible!
December 31, 2021
Holman Bible Publishers continue to produce quality bibles connected to the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB is a very readable, accessible translation and has become the flagship of Holman Bible Publishers. This review focuses on the Worldview Study Bible Edition.
Worldview has become a prominent topic these days. I first heard it back in the 1980’s while in Bible College and it seemed to be reserved for that environment. Through the years people like Chuck Colson, R.C Sproul and John Stonestreet have promoted this idea and it is much needed. Hopefully worldview is not the latest WWJD, Prayer of Jabez fad. Ideally the whole concept of worldview will save it from that fate.
This Bible is a great resource to keep many worldview forming tools in one place. The strength is these articles and teachings are connected to relevant scriptural passages and not just the writer’s opinions.
There are more articles than I wanted to take time to count, but topics from Medical Ethics, to Crime and Punishment to issues of sexuality, government, religion and evangelism are covered. Even if you are not out to become the next Chuck Colson or RC Sproul there are enough essays to address issues you are interested in or even questioning.
The list of contributors is also impressive. From Daniel Akin at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to Mark Knoll of Notre Dame University there is plenty of scholarly research here. But it is not just scholarly. The articles and notes are clear, concise and accessible. There is also no hobby horse, one issue platforms here. The writers range from Seminary Leaders to Nursing School directors, Pastors to Scientists.
In a day where almost everything is accepted, and nothing is challenged this a timely resource. The user will find plenty of resources to build a filter to analyze issues that face us every day and make informed choices based on clear Biblical teaching.
Along with numerous essays on worldview issues there are plenty of study notes throughout the scriptural text to help the reader understand the text and its context.
These articles and notes are a valuable tool to reach any generation, in any time and place to give a solid basis to help navigate the time and context we find ourselves.
A free copy was provided for an honest review.
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