The CEB Study Bible

by Common English Bible (Contributor)

Written by leading scholars, the CEB Study Bible helps readers understand the biblical texts within the larger historical and literary framework of the Bible through book introductions, thousands of notes, more than 300 articles, and full-color images throughout, revealing cultural contexts and exploring relevant background information—while always seeking to inspire.

Sometimes we need a little help to understand ancient meanings and to line up the rich layers of history and revelation. The CEB Study Bible is a readable, reliable, and relevant invitation to grow in God.

The CEB Study Bible is for encouragement and challenge, for guidance and reflection, for study and

The reliable, readable, and relevant Common English Bible translation in a single-column setting
Detailed book introductions, outlines, and notes from the finest biblical studies professors
Full-color throughout, including more than 200 illustrations, photographs, maps, and charts
Hundreds of thousands of cross references
More than 300 indexed sidebar and general articles
21 full-color maps designed by National Geographic and fully indexed

Several hundred leading biblical scholars were involved with the Common English Bible translation and as contributors to The CEB Study Bible. The Editorial Board includes Joel. B. Green (Fuller Theological Seminary), Seung Ai Yang (Chicago Theological Seminary), Mark J. Boda (McMaster Divinity College), Mignon R. Jacobs (Fuller Theological Seminary), Matthew R. Schlimm (University of Dubuque), and Marti J. Steussy (Christian Theological Seminary).

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

2240 pages, Hardcover

Published August 7, 2018

Reviews

[Janet Mahlum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not perfect but darn near. Definately a 4+. Has anyone really read the WHOLE Bible? My old NIV Bible was just too old. Not only was it falling apart, but it had Genesis written by Moses, Revelation written by the apostle John, and other outdated statements in between. My Zoom book club had started reading Holy Imagination and was reading the Bible along with the chapters in that book. I had heard people read from the CEB in other Bible Study classes and really liked the translation. I figured this was the time to buy a new Bible. And I love it. I have read most of it, not all the "below-the-line notes", and haven't quite finished supplemental material at the back. There was only one commentator that I really didn't like. For the most part I found the footnotes very helpful. There are lots of additional commentaries in the books which are also very helpful in understanding writing that is thousands of years old. If you, like me, are looking to update your current Bible, I would recommend this one.

[Sherry Parker-Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband and I decided to read this translation through together in 2022. I found it a comfortable read, especially while taking turns reading aloud. The translation is careful to avoid patriarchal language when it is not the only translation choice. I found the text felt more inclusive. My husband, with his knowledge of Koina Greek, took exception to a few word choices. For example “sarx” is translated as “selfish”, rather than “flesh”. I recommend this translation for family reading and I am finding that more clergy are using it for their preaching text.

[Seward L.]

This was our go-to resource for the first two years of EfM. Excellent notes.