The Ryrie ESV Study Bible Brown Soft-Touch Red Letter

by Charles C. Ryrie

Study the Bible with one of America’s greatest living theologians.

Charles Ryrie’s life work has been to help people know and understand the Bible—a pursuit that has encompassed church ministry, college professorships, and, most notably, his position as the Systematic Theology Chair at Dallas Theological Seminary. The Ryrie Study Bible reflects this lifetime of biblical scholarship in a single, powerful work.

Since its initial publication in 1978, The Ryrie Study Bible has sold more than 2.6 million copies, giving countless Bible readers a firmer grasp on “the greatest of books.” Available in multiple translations and containing more than 10,000 of Dr. Ryrie’s explanatory notes, it is a single source for all Bible study needs.

Included are detailed sections for broad biblical comprehension:


A Synopsis of Bible Doctrine
The Inspiration of the Bible
Understanding the Bible
How We Got Our Bible
The Meaning and Blessings of Salvation
Archeology and the Bible
A Brief Survey of Church History


Additional features:


In-text graphics, including maps, charts, timelines, and diagrams
Book outlines
Extensive cross-references
Expanded topical index
Comprehensive concordance
Detailed introduction to each book
Introduction to the Old and New Testaments and the Gospels
All-new 16 full-color maps
8-page historical timeline
Daily Bible reading plan
Thinner: 20% fewer pages than older versions
Wide margins for better notetaking

1816 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

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

[Laura]

I read through the bible using a two year, chronological reading schedule, and I loved it. I have tried several bible reading plans and always quit because I get too far behind. This was perfect; it was normally two chapters a day. It was my new found love for reading that convicted me to be reading my bible on a daily basis. I read all these books, christian books, but how much time was I spending in Gods word? Very convicting to me. This was a blessing in my life. I have already printed off a new schedule so I can start all over. May God bless you all during this Christmas season. Merry Christmas.

[Emma Schramm]

The ESV translation of God’s Word is an excellent and reliable translation, so my reason for giving 3 stars does not lie with the particular translation.

I give three stars, because I do not always find Ryrie’s commentary notes to be helpful or in theological agreement with my beliefs.

I do appreciate the format and layout of this study Bible, as well as the red-letter aspect. The concordance is fairy expansive, and the maps are of good quality.