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First look: Oxford Complete Parallel Bible

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: July 20, 2008
With a mighty swipe, I’ve managed to replace several reference texts on my Bible bookshelf with a single volume. How’s that? With the addition of an edition that’s been out of print for a while, but still shows up at a reasonable price from time to time through online vendors like Amazon. I’m speaking of [...]
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First Look: HCSB Reference Bible

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: January 2, 2008
In a previous post, I maligned the publishers of the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) for not having produced a properly sized reference Bible edition. By that, I meant full size pages, e.g. 6″x9″ or larger, a non-thinline sewn binding, wide margins for notes, approximately 1-3 references per verse that point to other scriptural uses [...]
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First Look: NRSV Cross-Reference Edition

By ElShaddai Edwards | Published: August 4, 2007
I’ve not had the pleasure of using the NRSV before, but given its claim as the most ecumenical Bible translation currently available, I felt that it was somewhat irresponsible to not have a copy on the desk. I looked at a number of editions in various sizes and formats before deciding to order a “like [...]
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  • Words wither and blogs fade away…

    Forgive me if you’ve heard this song before, but I've decided to stop blogging at He is Sufficient. I truly appreciate all of the wit, wisdom and words of faith that you have shared with me over the past few years. I wish you well in all of your endeavors, whatever they may be and wherever they may lead you. “God is sufficient for the needs of His people”. Amen!