The Ryrie Study Bible: Psalms and Proverbs with Introductions, Annotations, Outlines, Marginal References

by Charles C. Ryrie

Holy Bible, King James Version (KJV), Ryrie Study Bible Edition, Red Letter Edition (words of Christ in red), with Bible study helps, Concordance and Maps. By focusing on Scripture, The Ryrie KJV Study Bible is designed to enhance a deeply personal study of God's Word. A comprehensive source containing 10,000 concise explanatory notes, in-text graphics, and thorough book outlines, extensive cross-references, expanded topical index and concordance, The Ryrie KJV Study Bible is a complete tool for anyone desiring to know God more intimately.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Religion, Reference, Christian, Inspirational

2028 pages, Leather Bound

First published December 12, 1941

About the author

Charles Caldwell Ryrie (born 1925) was a Christian writer and theologian. He graduated from Haverford College (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Th.D.) and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (Ph.D.). For many years he served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and as president and professor at Philadelphia College of Bible, now Philadelphia Biblical University. He was a premillennial dispensationalist, though irenic in his approach. He was also the editor of the popular Ryrie Study Bible.

Reviews

[Susan M Wells, Bookmark Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this version the best. I would love to have it in large print.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

My goal is to read the entire bible in 2024. From time to time I will update this review with my progress and anything that speaks to me...

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

First sentence: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Since first reading the NASB 1977 translation in 2019, I have fallen head over heels in love with this translation. I've read it five or six times at least. I think I read it three times last year. I am already planning on reading it again this year. So without a doubt the translation is one I absolutely love and adore and would definitely recommend.

This was my first time to read a Ryrie Study Bible. The Ryrie Study Bible is available in various translations. This one is double column, verse by verse, red letter. Study notes are on the bottom of the page. There are book introductions. This one does feature outlines in the book introductions and the text of the Bible itself--along the lines of paragraph headings that you might find in other translations. (Though to be clear, this one is verse by verse.)

I read most of the notes. That isn't always the case. (I typically read text-only Bibles). Did I agree with all the notes absolutely, positively? No. Did I find all the notes relevant and helpful? Probably not. But they also weren't super overwhelming and intimidating. It was a good balance of text and notes. Some study bibles have more study notes than scripture per page. That--to me--is intimidating and confusing. The notes are definitely dispensational.

I started this Bible on April 6, 2024. I finished on May 9, 2024. I used a reading plan of my own creation--the M'Cheyne-Horner bookmark plan.

[Jesse Hertstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally made it through, from Genesis to Revelation. This is the old King James Version. When I was a kid the pastors would say that this is the only version. The language is hard to get through at times though because of its age. I’ve read through the NIV and had a much easier time. And The Story and The Message make it even easier. Whatever translation, it’s quite a journey. You don’t finish as the same person you were when you started.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve had this version of a study Bible for years. The historical timelines and explanations at the beginning of each book are very well researched, and where there are differences of scholarly opinion, it offers both interpretations for a better understanding. The footnotes are good in referencing other places of the Bible to review, referencing meanings in the original language in which the various books are written, etc. It is a great aid in doing a Bible study.

[Brian Pate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I'm sure I would not agree with some of Ryrie's notes today, this was a fantastic study Bible for me to cut my teeth on as a teenager. Helpful notes, charts, and timelines.