The Orthodox Study Bible, New Testament and Psalms

[@RGrantJones]

As a viewer pointed out, a more recent edition of this volume may be purchased here: store.ancientfaith.com/orthodox-study-bible/ .

[@bcoronel01]

I have the complete bible version. Will I get any benefit in purchasing this New testament version? I think you said the comentaries or tje introductions are longer in the new testament version

[@arono.m4901]

I love your reviews. Do you know any Coptic Orthodox (or any orientational) bible? Thank you so much!

[@RGrantJones]

No, sorry. I haven't come across a Bible focused on the Oriental Orthodox. (Sorry for the delay in responding. KZbin has been haphazard lately in notifying me of comments.)

[@arono.m4901]

@@RGrantJones Its alright thank you though.

[@Ambrose_op]

Great review, per usual, Dr. Jones. As an aside, it's always interesting to see what kind of map/chart you'll have on your desk. Always very interesting material! The ones relating to astronomy look terrific.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks, Parker! A few months ago it occurred to me that viewers might have gotten bored with my desktop. I think I bought most of these maps at a used book store in Long Beach several decades ago. They were selling them at a low price, and I've always loved maps. Thanks for commenting!

[@ryansantoni]

Very interesting review, I’d like to get myself one of those Ante/Post Nicene fathers sets but I think they are quite expensive. I was wondering if you have read anything by the historian Diarmaid MacCulloch? Much of his books seem to overlap discussing similar things, would you have any recommendations of where to start, if you have read anything by him?

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for commenting! Those volumes can be read online (and downloaded from) at archive.org, I believe. Regarding MacCulloch, I've read only his 'The Reformation' and a book entitled 'All Things Made New.' Both were very good and you could start with either. I'd like to read his biography of Cranmer, but haven't gotten around to purchasing it yet.

[@ryansantoni]

@@RGrantJones thank you! I’ll start downloading, yes the Cranmer biography looked interesting, it and the Cromwell bio got lots of positive reviews. Ok I’ll start with both of those lol. Thanks.

[@bstring3967]

Good information thanks Mr. Jones. I like reading about Eastern Orthodox Christianity and even the philokalia, it’s inspiring even though I disagree with certain traditions and practices I respect the severity they emphasize on constant union with God through prayer and such.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for the comment, G String! The ability to disagree with respect is rare these days and should be highly valued.

[@terrytzaneros8007]

A masterpiece of compilation.

[@jaqian]

Is the Old Testament, the Masoretic corrected by the Septuagint as well?

[@RGrantJones]

No. The text in this edition is the NKJV, which is based on the Masoretic Text in the Old Testament (i.e., the Psalms) and the Textus Receptus in the New Testament. When it was published, the Saint Athanasius Academy translation of the Old Testament translation from the Septuagint hadn't yet been completed.

[@robertflower1160]

Great review keep them coming!

[@RGrantJones]

Thank you, Robert!

[@jasoncook7378]

Great channel. I have quite a collection of bibles myself. I have 148 different translations. Which is your favorite?

[@RGrantJones]

That's impressive! I don't have nearly that many different translations. I'm not sure I have a favorite translation. The one I've been using most frequently of late is the KJV, mainly because of factors such as opacity of the paper, darkness of the print, and accessible references. But I admit that the beauty of the language plays a role.

[@jasoncook7378]

@@RGrantJones N.T. Wright released a new testament translation called, "The Kingdom New Testament." it is presented in modern language but does have the same feel and flow as the KJV.

[@Clementkouroukis]

Hi Grant, thanks for the review. You forgot to mention that the Psalms in this edition are not based on the NKJV. Apparently they are a commission and done by a single individual (I don’t have his name on hand). It could be in the copyright page?

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for the comment! The Psalms in this volume are from the NKJV. Perhaps you have some other edition in mind?

[@Clementkouroukis]

R. Grant Jones Hi again, I remember reading reviews of this a while back and some people complained about it. I’ve now found this: orthodoxwiki.org/Orthodox_Study_Bible and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Study_Bible?wprov=sfti1 It mentions a “Dr. Donald Sheehan of Dartmouth College” undertaking a new translation of the Psalms.

[@RGrantJones]

@@Clementkouroukis - That makes sense. I didn't realize that the Psalms in the complete Orthodox Study Bible of 2008 were translated by a single individual, but I'm not surprised. As I recall, back in the 90s people did complain about the fact that the NKJV Psalms were included in the OSB New Testament and Psalms.

[@Clementkouroukis]

R. Grant Jones Ah I see! I thought Dr. Sheehan’s Psalms were in both. I’ve now double checked my OSB and strangely (and sadly) they do not give him any special credits for his translation work. They lump him in with everybody else in the acknowledgment section.

[@sacrecur7352]

🙏 thank you. Very much appreciated.

[@Vagueperson]

Have you ever looked at the "Orthodox New Testament" volumes from Holy Apostles Convent? I understand they are not a canonical monastery, but I have read many people impressed with the possibly overly-literal translation.