Comments on: Ezekiel redux: NLT vs. ESV study Bibles

By: Jody+

Jody+ — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:27:11 +0000

The NLT is an enjoyable translation, but I wonder if it’s one I would use with a study Bible. Does anyone have any pros or cons? I tend to think of versions like the RSV, NRSV, ESV as more appropriate as study bibles, and the NLT (and even more so the Message) as versions that can shed light on something or provide a different way of presenting the scripture to folks in Bible studies or during sermons. In general, when I’ve used the NLT, I’ve been happy at the translation choices they’ve made–so perhaps it wouldn’t be bad to use it for a study bible. And the notes do seem solid.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:33:32 +0000

seems to me like the NLT has some pretty solid notes.

By: CD-Host

CD-Host — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:45:54 +0000

I’d love to see a comparison of the two intro maps. The ESV map is very attractive with the full color. On the other hand the NLTSB maps I’ve seen are extremely informative and have great focus on details. I haven’t seen the Ezekiel one though.

I’d also be curious about Ez1:10 in the NLTSB. In the ESV they go with the rather questionable domains idea (man, domestic, wild, birds) of the Reformation study bible and don’t address the more common: strength, speed, fertility, reason; and/or intelligence, royalty, strength, mobility.

By: ElShaddai Edwards

ElShaddai Edwards — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:51:13 +0000

Jeff, thanks for your work maintaining that great one-stop resource!

By: Scripture Zealot

Scripture Zealot — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:52:33 +0000

Thank you very much. I updated the reviews page and will continue to do so. You guys are making me work hard (a good thing). Jeff

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By: ElShaddai Edwards

ElShaddai Edwards — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:08:27 +0000

@Wayne: I continue to appreciate the irenic way you approach comparison of Bible versions and Bible helps. I just linked this post from a post on the BBB.

Thank you for the link! I really do appreciate that and am trying hard to avoid caustic commentary.

@Esteban: glad to oblige! I had the post drafted, just needed to jot down a few final thoughts. Thanks for reminding me with the link…

By: Esteban Vázquez

Esteban Vázquez — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:12:29 +0000

ElShaddai, you’re my favoritest! This is so very interesting; I’ll have to mull it over for a bit.

By: Wayne Leman

Wayne Leman — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:08:06 +0000

I suppose you know that there is now a blog for the ESV Study Bible.

By: Wayne Leman

Wayne Leman — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:06:29 +0000

ElShaddai, I appreciate your comparing the two study Bibles like this. It allows people to see for themselves how the two books compare before they buy. I continue to appreciate the irenic way you approach comparison of Bible versions and Bible helps.

I just linked this post from a post on the BBB.