New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha
Subtitle: New Revised Standard Version
Contributors: Brettler, Marc Z.; Newsom, Carol A.
Publisher: New York; Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 2386
ISBN-13: 9780199370504
Subjects: Commentaries; BIBLES; General; RELIGION; Biblical Reference; Handbooks; Bible
Description: "The premier study Bible used by scholars, pastors, undergraduate and graduate students, The New Oxford Annotated Bible offers a vast range of information, including extensive notes by experts in their fields; in-text maps, charts, and diagrams; supplementary essays on translation, biblical interpretation, cultural and historical background, and other general topics. Extensively revised--half of the material is brand new--featuring a new design to enhance readability, and brand-new color maps, the Annotated Fourth Edition adds to the established reputation of this essential biblical studies resource. Many new and revised maps, charts, and diagrams further clarify information found in the Scripture text. In addition, section introductions have been expanded and the book introductions present their information in a standard format so that students can find what they need to know. Of course, the Fourth Edition retains the features prized by students, including single column annotations at the foot of the pages, in-text charts, and maps, a page number-keyed index of all the study materials in the volume, and Oxford's renowned Bible maps. This timely edition maintains and extends the excellence the Annotated's users have come to expect, bringing still more insights, information, and perspectives to bear upon the understanding of the biblical text. The renowned New Revised Standard Version Bible translation, the scholarly standard for study of the Bible. Wholly revised, and greatly expanded book introductions and annotations. Annotations in a single column across the page bottom, paragraphed according to their boldface topical headings. In-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text. Essays on the history of the formation of the biblical canon for Jews and various Christian churches. More detailed explanations of the historical background of the text. More in-depth treatment of the history and varieties of biblical criticism. A timeline of major events in the ancient Near East. A full index to all of the study materials, keyed to the page numbers on which they occur. A full glossary of scholarly and critical terms. 36-page section of full color New Oxford Bible Maps, approximately 40 in-text line drawing maps and diagrams. Classic but not stodgy, up-to-date but not trendy, The New Oxford Annotated Bible: 4th Edition is ready to serve new generations of students, teachers, and general readers."
Notes: Parallel Texts.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Contents; The Editors' Preface; To the Reader; Alphabetical Listing of the Books of the Bible; Abbreviations; The Hebrew Bible; THE PENTATEUCH; Introduction; Genesis; Exodus; Leviticus; Numbers; Deuteronomy; THE HISTORICAL BOOKS; Introduction; Joshua; Judges; Ruth; 1 Samuel (1 Kingdoms in Greek); 2 Samuel (2 Kingdoms in Greek); 1 Kings (3 Kingdoms in Greek); 2 Kings (4 Kingdoms in Greek); 1 Chronicles (1 Paralipomenon in Greek); 2 Chronicles (2 Paralipomenon in Greek); Ezra (2 Esdras in Greek); Nehemiah (2 Esdras in Greek); Esther; THE POETICAL AND WISDOM BOOKS; Introduction; Job.; title: PsalmsProverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon; THE PROPHETIC BOOKS; Introduction; Isaiah; Jeremiah; Lamentations; Ezekiel; Daniel; Hosea; Joel; Amos; Obadiah; Jonah; Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; Haggai; Zechariah; Malachi; The Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books; Introduction; The Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books are listed here in four groupings, as follows:; (A) BOOKS AND ADDITIONS TO ESTHER AND DANIEL THAT ARE IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC, GREEK, AND SLAVONIC BIBLES; Tobit; Judith; The Additions to the Book of Esther (with a translation of the entire Greek text of Esther); Wisdom of Solomon.; title: Ecclesiasticus, or the Wisdom of Jesus, Son of SirachBaruch; The Letter of Jeremiah (Baruch ch 6); The Additions to the Greek Book of Daniel: The Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Jews; Susanna; Bel and the Dragon; 1 Maccabees; 2 Maccabees; (B) BOOKS IN THE GREEK AND SLAVONIC BIBLES; NOT IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CANON; 1 Esdras (2 Esdras in Slavonic, 3 Esdras in Appendix to Vulgate); Prayer of Manasseh (in Appendix to Vulgate); Psalm 151 (following Psalm 150 in the Greek Bible); 3 Maccabees; (C) IN THE SLAVONIC BIBLE AND IN THE LATIN VULGATE APPENDIX.; title: 2 Esdras (3 Esdras in Slavonic, 4 Esdras in Vulgate Appendix)(D) IN AN APPENDIX TO THE GREEK BIBLE; 4 Maccabees; The New Testament; THE GOSPELS; Introduction; Matthew; Mark; Luke; John; The Acts of the Apostles; LETTERS/EPISTLES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT; Introduction; Romans; 1 Corinthians; 2 Corinthians; Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians; Colossians; 1 Thessalonians; 2 Thessalonians; Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles; 1 Timothy; 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon; Hebrews; James; 1 Peter; 2 Peter; 1 John; 2 John; 3 John; Jude; Revelation; General Essays, Tables; The Canons of the Bible.; title: Textual CriticismTranslation of the Bible into English; INTERPRETATION; The Hebrew Bible's Interpretation of Itself; The New Testament Interprets the Jewish Scriptures; Jewish Interpretation in the Premodern Era; Christian Interpretation in the Premodern Era; The Interpretation of the Bible: From the Nineteenth to the Mid-twentieth Centuries; Contemporary Methods in Biblical Study; The Geography of the Bible; CULTURAL CONTEXTS; The Ancient Near East; The Persian and Hellenistic Periods; The Roman Period; TABLES; Timeline; Chronological Table of Rulers; Weights and Measures; Calendar.