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"The ESV Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way—to understand the timeless truth of God’s Word as a powerful, compelling, life-changing reality. To accomplish this,the ESV Study Bible combines the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV Bible text. The result is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published—with 2,752 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources. Primary Features 2,752 pages—equivalent toa 20-volume Bible resource library all in one volume. 1.3 million words—written by 95 leading evangelical scholars and teachers. 20,000 notes—focusing especially on understanding the Bible textand providing answers to frequently raised issues. Over 50 articles—including articles on the Bible’s authority, reliability, and interpretation; on biblical archaeology, theology, worship, prayer,and personal application. Over 200 full-colormaps—created with the latest digital technology, satellite images, and archaeological research; printed in full color throughout the Bible. 200-plus charts—offering key insights and in-depth analysis in clear, concise outline form; located throughout the Bible. 80,000 cross-references—to encourage easy location of important words, passages, and biblical themes. More than 40 new full-colorillustrations—including historically accurate reconstructions of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, Solomon’s temple, Herod’s temple, the cityof Jerusalem in Jesus’ time and throughout the history of Israel, and many more. Goal, Vision, and Publication The goal and vision of the ESV Study Bible is, first and foremost, to honor the Lord—in terms of the excellence, beauty, and accuracyof its content and design; and in terms of helpingpeople come to a deeper understanding of the Bible, of the Gospel, and of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Crossway is a not-for-profit publishing ministry and all receipts from the ESV Study Bible go directly toward the support of this ministry goal around the world. Hardcover edition.
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