

About the Editor(s)įirst published in 2001, the ESV Bible translation work involved more than 100 Bible scholars worldwide, including: (1) the twelve-member Translation Oversight Committee, led by Dr. The introductions to each book include essential information about the author, date, and place of writing an extensive chart of key themes a summary of how the book fits in with the rest of the biblical storyline a description of literary features an outline of the book and a large full-color map showing the setting of the book.Īnother unique feature is the inclusion of over 50 helpful articles on topics such as the authority and truthfulness of the Bible, reading the Bible for application, the Bible in worship and prayer, the reliability of the biblical manuscripts, the relationship between archaeology and the Bible, an overview of biblical theology, and many more. The ESV Study Bible also provides a wealth of additional resources. Summaries provide an overview of each main section and correspond to the outline shown in the introduction for each book. Section summaries are highlighted for easy location throughout the notes.Over 80,000 cross-references provide easy access to key words, passages, and themes throughout the Bible.40 all-new illustrations-including full-color renderings and architectural diagrams of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, Solomon’s temple, Herod’s temple, the city of Jerusalem in Jesus’ time and throughout the history of Israel, and many more.


The white hardcover edition will be the one to wear out by hauling it around and destroying it with lots and lots of use. The ESV translation team was built on the trusted foundation of over 100 evangelical Christian scholars and pastors worldwide, committed to the truth, authority, and application of the Bible to all of life.”įrom us: There are now multiple versions of the ESV Study Bible.

With this legacy as the foundation, the ESV Bible (2001) reflects the beauty and majesty of the original languages, first captured centuries ago by these early Bible translations.īut the ESV also provides the most recent evangelical Christian Bible scholarship and enduring readability for today. The ESV Bible carries forward the trusted legacy of the Bible in English–the legacy established first in the Tyndale New Testament (1526) and the KJV Bible (1611). From the publisher: “The English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is an essentially literal Bible translation that combines word-for-word accuracy with literary excellence, beauty, and depth of meaning.įirst published in 2001, the ESV Bible has become trusted by millions of Christian leaders, pastors, and individuals in every part of the world.
