The New Interpreter’s Study Bible brings the best of biblical scholarship to the service of the Church. In this new study Bible, based on The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha, over seventy distinguished scholars have provided background and insight on the biblical text. Features of this valuable new study Bible include extensive historical and theological annotations on the biblical text; brief introductions and outlines for each biblical book; excursuses giving further background and insight regarding particular themes and passages; and twenty-four newly commissioned maps detailing the biblical world at various historical periods. The New Interpreter’s Study Bible on CD-ROM enhances this exciting new study Bible with powerful linking and search capabilities and additional classic reference resources to enhance the Bible study of serious lay persons, teachers, students, and pastors.

Additional resources included are:

* The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, edited by George Buttrick(5 Volumes)

* Introductory and background articles from The New Interpreter's Bible Commentary series

* Additional Bible maps suitable for classroom handout (from Bible Teacher’s

Dr. Walter J. Harrelson, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Emeritus at the Vanderbilt University Divinity School, is the General Editor of The New Interpreter’s Study Bible. He and the Editorial Board have gathered over seventy distinguished scholars to write the annotations.

The New Interpreter's Study Bible (NISB) is a new study Bible that offers the full text of the NRSV translation coupled with fascinating and informative notes by ninety leading theologians. Available in leather #0687278317 and on CD-Rom #068702496X.

"Here are superb introductory essays and excellent notes on the biblical texts. The New Interpreter's Study Bible is a first-rate aid for all who desire a serious, scholarly encounter with scripture."

- Marion L Soards, Professor of New Testament Studies, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

"Of the current editions of Study Bibles, in my opinion the most helpful for pastors, teachers, and all students of the Scriptures has now been issued by Abingdon Press under the dedicated guidance of Dr. Walter Harrelson."

- Bruce M. Metzger, Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary

"The combination of theological reflection, scriptural scholarship, and the practical engagement of life and faith found in the NISB will provide a dependable and rich resource for communicators, students and other spiritual leaders."

- Rob Weber, Senior Pastor, Grace Community Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.

"I would like to put this in the hands of every teacher. I have long searched for a simply written study Bible that engages our thoughts and also stimulates personal spiritual growth. I became engrossed in it and was reluctant to put it aside."

- Delia Halverson, Christian Education and Curriculium Specialist, Faith Discovery Ministries

The feature of the NISB that got me to switch from two other study Bibles is the self-pronouncing text. I know of no other study Bible, from any publisher, that provides that benefit to the reader--especially important to those who read the Scriptures aloud to others....it adds so much to the ease of reading all those difficult personal and place names!

-Reverend William C. B. Lowe; Camarillo, California

Minimum System Requirements:

Windows:

- 486 or higher PC

- Microsoft Windows 9.X or higher

- At least 16 MB of RAM

- At least 12 MB free hard disk space

- CD-ROM drive

Macintosh:

- PowerPC processor

- MAC OS 8.0 or higher (NOT OSX native)

- At least 16MB of RAM; 32MB recommended

- At least 12MB free hard disk space

- CD-ROM drive