“Neither Bible translation nor interpretation is a value-neutral enterprise. Using the most up-to-date Bible translation with inclusive language, The Westminster Study Bible provides an invaluable resource for studying the Bible through multifaceted and interdisciplinary approaches to the text, its reception, and interpretation. I heartedly endorse this culturally responsive, richly insightful, and user-friendly study Bible.”
JIN YOUNG CHOI Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
“WJK Press and the editors are to be congratulated for inspiring an impressive list of contributors for this new study Bible. The focused attention given to the ancient contexts of the Bible is a welcome feature that consistently illumines the significance of the text for today's readers. The supplementary essays and numerous thematic sidebars are value added to the already rich study notes on the text. This is certainly an important new study Bible for a new generation of readers.”
BILL T. ARNOLD Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary
“The combination of intellectual rigor and accessibility makes this an invaluable resource for both academic and religious settings, enriching our understanding of the Bible and its relevance for people of faith everywhere. Its comprehensive study notes, thematic excursuses, and illuminating essays make it an essential tool for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible's enduring impact.”
JONATHAN LEE WALTON President, Princeton Theological Seminary
Who Benefits fromThe Westminster Study Bible?
The Westminster Study Bible is an ideal textbook for a range of biblical studies courses, as well as courses in religion, philosophy, and the general humanities, whether introductory or advanced.
“This study Bible is a treasure. The materials that have been strategically compiled and expertly drafted to support text engagement are wonderful resources for the casual reader, the serious student, and the mature scholar. In my future study and work, this will be the English Bible I pull from the shelf and place on my desk. And when students, parishioners, colleagues, and friends seek a recommendation, this is the Bible to which I will refer them.”
BRIAN K. BLOUNT President Emeritus of Union Presbyterian Seminary
“The WSB contains a wealth of useful reference materials written by specialists with exceptional clarity, including study notes; overviews of the biblical books; thematic essays; and tables, charts, and diagrams. . . . This volume will be an essential resource for teaching and research at all levels and is appropriate for readers from different religious backgrounds.”
JODI MAGNESS Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Suited for personal devotion and study as well as for use in academic settings, the WSB provides thematic essays by leading scholars that help the reader explore the ancient cultures that produced these texts while making the texts relevant for contemporary readers. The WSB also includes detailed study notes throughout that help unpack the linguistic and historical complexities for the reader, including thorough introductions to the traditional divisions of the Jewish and Christian biblical canons. I can think of no better resource for introducing my students to the fascinating world of the Bible!”
RUBÉN ROSARIO RODRÍGUEZ Clarence Louis and Helen Steber Professor of Theological Studies, Saint Louis University
“The WSB stands out for its commitment to integrity in presenting the biblical text, making it a trustworthy resource for teachers, students, pastors, Christian educators, and studious church members alike.”
BISHOP VASHTI MURPHY MCKENZIE President/General Secretary, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA
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Why Do We NeedThe Westminster Study Bible?
“This is the rare study Bible that excels not only in its traditional aspectsdiscussions of authorship, dates of composition, ancient historical contexts, and exegetical issuesbut also in its attention to interpretations across time and in different contemporary contexts. It boldly tackles issues most study Bibles leave unaddressed, exploring how biblical passages and their reception have factored into understandings of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, science, and justice. It is equally well suited for theological and secular contexts and for private, academic, and congregational usage. Extraordinary in scope, generous in tone, and highly recommended.”
MARK A. CHANCEY Professor of Religious Studies, Southern Methodist University
The Westminster Study Bible provides up-to-date scholarly insights into the biblical texts and their ancient contexts while fostering critical thought about the important role the Bible has played throughout history and in our contemporary cultural contexts. One need look no further than the daily news to see how the Bible continues to play a key role in political and cultural debates, where it has often figured prominently throughout history in a range of hot-button issues: from justifying slavery to motivating its abolition, from mandating the death penalty to calling for its abolishment, from debates over marriage and sexuality to discussions regarding civil rights and care for the environment. The Westminster Study Bible is a Bible for today’s readers, helping people of diverse backgrounds understand the many different ways scholars, politicians, activists, artists, and everyday people have used and often misused the Bible to support particular agendas and objectives.
Westminster John Knox Press has long been dedicated to supporting critical thought in the realm of religious studies in ways that have direct intersections with social issues in the here and now. The press is proud to continue that effort with The Westminster Study Bible.
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“The Bible is never just one thing or simple, so a study Bible should approach the profusely complex Bible with multiple strategies of its own. The Westminster Study Bible does it superbly, all rendered by an impressive band of expert scholarly contributors and editors. Outstanding!”
GARY DORRIEN Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary, and Professor of Religion, Columbia University