 | The Old ScofieldRG Study Bible, KJV, Standard Edition Mar 13, 2007 |
| This was a gift for my Mom, who was thrilled with it. It is a beautiful leather bound Bible with tabs to make finding the books easy, and it has Scofields original notes, which is like gold to a Scofield lover. |
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 | Boy, am I gonna get beat up for this one . . . Apr 14, 2006 |
This is one of those difficult ratings. Obviously, any faithful translation of God's Word transcends my authority to suggest some kind of "rating". The biblical text is the Prime Standard, and Scofield renders it accurately.
That said, I have some issues with Dr. C.I. Scofield's commentary, notes, and cross references. I own 3 Scofield Bibles, representing 2 different translations and one of which I've owned for 40 years. I go to Scofield in my studies periodically and sometimes find his insight to be just what I was searching for. However, READER BEWARE.
In my opinion, Scofield has done incalculable damage in indoctrinating readers in some "Christian" issues . . . dispensationalism and pre-tribulation rapture being among the most prominent. If you use a Scofield, PLEASE, do not take a man's word on salient issues of doctrine. If you are amazed (as I used to be) that these "geniuses" were able to ferret out truth from the Bible that you could not see on your own, the reason might be that IT IS NOT TRUTH.
A lesser criticism is with regard to the center column cross references. Many of them are a bit of a stretch, and some are downright disconnected. I find Nelson's cross references, on the other hand, to usually be "right on" and logical. Dake does a good job, also.
The physical quality of the Scofields is high, and they provide a good durable bible for the money.
There is benefit in a multitude of counselors . . . and there is sometimes danger in following the herd. If you decide to use a Scofield, use with discernment and in order to sharpen your own scriptural critical thinking. |
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| Old Scofield Study Bible Mar 10, 2006 |
| How can you rate the Bible! The cover is burgundy leather, the edges of the pages are gold, there is a thumb index. Everything is just perfect. It was delivered in its own box, within secure packaging, so it arrived without a dent or scratch! Now I need to start using it! |
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| Authentic Book Feb 16, 2006 |
The Scoffield version of the bible is authentic and real. It is the best bible I have ever read. It is well written. One can see the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the research and the text that was compiled. I recommend the Bible to anyone who wants to read an authentic version of God's Holy Inspired Word.
Robert |
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| By far the BEST!!!!!!!!!! Nov 25, 2005 |
I own a Nelson KJV study bible, a zondervan KJV study bible and this one, the old scofield, old reliable is the best with none coming close. Get the old scofield, you will not regret it!!!
Authorized King James Bible = THE WORDS OF GOD!!!
All other versions = Words of men!!!!! Nuff said. |
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