Glad to hear your closing comment about sharing God's Word. My New Oxford Annotated is 43 years old. I purchased it upon arrival at seminary in '78 and it carried me through my doctorate and decades of ministry. As the years went by, however, and I grew deeper in the faith, the annotations became the weak point for me. Given the annotations' origin in and commitment to the literary-critical approach to Scripture, they became increasingly irrelevant to the primary mission of communicating the Gospel message to real people in real life. But because it was the Bible I "knew," given all my notes and arrows and stars, I solved my problem by putting post-it note paper over the annotations and that gave me that much more room to write my own notes. Now in my retirement, with its replacement rawhide cover from 20 years ago, it sits on my shelf in my study in its own retirement and watches with miffed attitude as I now use my new ESV ....... which has no "scholarly" notes at all. I've been amazed to discover how much the Holy Spirit is actually able and attempting to be the "scholar" when I read under His guidance rather than turning to the annotations every time I have a question. For ages I thought that sort of thing was just for "those kinds of Christians," you know ... "The Competition." To any who read this I say, "Try it ... you may be as amazed as I have been." The Lord Be With You.
I used other Bibles but the RSV-NRSV line with Oxford Annotated versions into my residency at a nursing home. I still have an NRSV New. Oxford Annotated with the Apocrypha, 5th Edition.
Have the Fifth Edition and I'm enjoying using it. See your point about staying with 4th. Thanks for the "love" shown to New Oxford. So many of us love this bible. Blessings, Pastor, Phil
Welcome! So glad to have you! And I hope you enjoy and subscribe. I believe that videos should be fun, so if you're having fun than I have done my job! God bless you too 😇👍🥚
Great overview! I really like the 2nd edition and have a few, but I love quality of the 4th and 5th. The new leather editions are amazing for the price.
I haven't pulled the lever on purchasing the 5th edition. There just didnt seem to be a vast difference enough to purchase. The difference between 3rd and 4th was huge. Thanks for watching!
New subscriber. Have the RSV New Oxford; NRSV New Oxford 1991; and currently using the NRSV New Oxford 3rd Edition - love the print size over the 4th and 5th edition. They're all good though! Love your channel brother!
Thank you for subscribing, and it seems we have a lot in common! The print size of the 3rd edition is better!! How is your binding and quality on that 3rd edition?
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896The Binding on the 3rd edition is holding up. The leather cover is quite stiff. I also have a hardback 3rd edition but it is falling apart as the binding is not sewn like the 4th and 5th. Still, my 3rd edition leather cover is my favorite due to the print size. I also love the old RSV New Oxford that I have in genuine leather.
I have the Oxford Annotated Bible... Second Efition.. bought in 1989, when I entered the Lay Padtoral Ministry , at the Atheneum of Ohio.. where I earned my MAR. It could use a nice, new binding...
I've been noticing how difficult it is to find a good quality NRSV besides the Cambridge one you inspired me to get. I have the 5th Edition NOAB and it's VERY VERY SO VERY VERY WANGY!!!!
That wanginess is certainly a factor. It is true that NRSVs are finicky. I pulled out an old Oxford NRSV personal size Bible I had (I reviewed it as a long-term review somewhere on my channel), and the covers are beginning to crease. The newest review I did of the Zondervan thinline is not great either because of word crowding. Its a pickle for sure; but the NOAB is a familiar friend for me, idiosyncrasies and all.
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896 turning pages is quite a task. Thank you for the post it notes trick by the way. Extremely helpful. I've been binge watching your videos and pondering my epitaph.
How do the notes compare? Do they change the notes every edition, or do they retain most of it with some changes as new discoveries/innovations are accepted in academia? I have the 4th edition hardback and I wonder if it's worth getting the NRSVue 6th edition NOAB when it comes out (I already have a NRSVue).
@@JimJones-kj8jk The notes changed a lot between 2nd and 3rd versions, a little more from 3rd to 4th and very little from 4th to 5th. I have no idea about the 6th. The changes tend to be new or more ecumenical readings of the Word. It's good if you keep that in perspective. People forget that its an ANNOTATED Bible NOT a study Bible. So I use the NOAB for the annotations, but read the New Interpreters Study Bible (and others) for the study notes.
May I ask what denominational tradition you pastor within? I really enjoy the NRSV and it was widely used in my family (Lutheran/Wesleyan Methodist background) quite a lot. I am happy to have my late dad's very old NRSV Oxford edition. Thanks much! God bless
Glad to hear your closing comment about sharing God's Word. My New Oxford Annotated is 43 years old. I purchased it upon arrival at seminary in '78 and it carried me through my doctorate and decades of ministry. As the years went by, however, and I grew deeper in the faith, the annotations became the weak point for me. Given the annotations' origin in and commitment to the literary-critical approach to Scripture, they became increasingly irrelevant to the primary mission of communicating the Gospel message to real people in real life. But because it was the Bible I "knew," given all my notes and arrows and stars, I solved my problem by putting post-it note paper over the annotations and that gave me that much more room to write my own notes. Now in my retirement, with its replacement rawhide cover from 20 years ago, it sits on my shelf in my study in its own retirement and watches with miffed attitude as I now use my new ESV ....... which has no "scholarly" notes at all. I've been amazed to discover how much the Holy Spirit is actually able and attempting to be the "scholar" when I read under His guidance rather than turning to the annotations every time I have a question. For ages I thought that sort of thing was just for "those kinds of Christians," you know ... "The Competition." To any who read this I say, "Try it ... you may be as amazed as I have been." The Lord Be With You.
Thank you for that, I appreciate stories like these. You should do a video on that old Bible, I'd like to see that.
I used other Bibles but the RSV-NRSV line with Oxford Annotated versions into my residency at a nursing home. I still have an NRSV New. Oxford Annotated with the Apocrypha, 5th Edition.
Thank you for sharing and for watching! Look forward to hearing more!
Have the Fifth Edition and I'm enjoying using it. See your point about staying with 4th. Thanks for the "love" shown to New Oxford. So many of us love this bible. Blessings, Pastor, Phil
Thank you, Im always glad to meet a fellow Oxford fan!! And thanks for subscribing!
That is a lot of schooling, but a great way to spend your time for sure. New to your channel, but will be checking out more videos brother. God bless.
Welcome! So glad to have you! And I hope you enjoy and subscribe. I believe that videos should be fun, so if you're having fun than I have done my job! God bless you too 😇👍🥚
Great overview! I really like the 2nd edition and have a few, but I love quality of the 4th and 5th. The new leather editions are amazing for the price.
Thank you, and thank you for subscribing. Seems we have a lot on common.
I like the 4th and the 5th because the annotations differ in some books.
I haven't pulled the lever on purchasing the 5th edition. There just didnt seem to be a vast difference enough to purchase. The difference between 3rd and 4th was huge. Thanks for watching!
New subscriber. Have the RSV New Oxford; NRSV New Oxford 1991; and currently using the NRSV New Oxford 3rd Edition - love the print size over the 4th and 5th edition. They're all good though! Love your channel brother!
Thank you for subscribing, and it seems we have a lot in common! The print size of the 3rd edition is better!! How is your binding and quality on that 3rd edition?
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896The Binding on the 3rd edition is holding up. The leather cover is quite stiff. I also have a hardback 3rd edition but it is falling apart as the binding is not sewn like the 4th and 5th. Still, my 3rd edition leather cover is my favorite due to the print size. I also love the old RSV New Oxford that I have in genuine leather.
I have the Oxford Annotated Bible... Second Efition.. bought in 1989, when I entered the Lay Padtoral Ministry , at the Atheneum of Ohio.. where I earned my
MAR. It could use a nice, new binding...
It might just be worth it!
Since 1964, I have used Oxford Annotate Bibles. .
That's cool!
I enjoyed this video. I must say I'm surprised that the glued bindings on the NRSVs held up that well.
I put up a review of the Oxford Jewish Study Bible a few days ago. Familiar with that one? I didn't know it existed until recently.
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896 - No, I've not heard of it. I'll take a look at your video.
Cool seeing the evolution in quality
Longevity is the key...along with stamina.
I believe I have a Bible from 1850, need to look for it
I've been noticing how difficult it is to find a good quality NRSV besides the Cambridge one you inspired me to get. I have the 5th Edition NOAB and it's VERY VERY SO VERY VERY WANGY!!!!
That wanginess is certainly a factor. It is true that NRSVs are finicky. I pulled out an old Oxford NRSV personal size Bible I had (I reviewed it as a long-term review somewhere on my channel), and the covers are beginning to crease. The newest review I did of the Zondervan thinline is not great either because of word crowding. Its a pickle for sure; but the NOAB is a familiar friend for me, idiosyncrasies and all.
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896 turning pages is quite a task. Thank you for the post it notes trick by the way. Extremely helpful.
I've been binge watching your videos and pondering my epitaph.
@@MaestroAki Binge watching? I don't know whether to be grateful or apologize!! 😅
I started off with a 1st Edition and I think the one I have now is a 3rd.
Is the third edition leather? Do you have any of those issues in the spine or on the gilding?
@@joest.eggbenedictus1896 No it is a hardbound. Stumbled on it at Goodwill for 2 bucks. In almost new condition.
How do the notes compare? Do they change the notes every edition, or do they retain most of it with some changes as new discoveries/innovations are accepted in academia? I have the 4th edition hardback and I wonder if it's worth getting the NRSVue 6th edition NOAB when it comes out (I already have a NRSVue).
@@JimJones-kj8jk The notes changed a lot between 2nd and 3rd versions, a little more from 3rd to 4th and very little from 4th to 5th. I have no idea about the 6th. The changes tend to be new or more ecumenical readings of the Word. It's good if you keep that in perspective. People forget that its an ANNOTATED Bible NOT a study Bible. So I use the NOAB for the annotations, but read the New Interpreters Study Bible (and others) for the study notes.
May I ask what denominational tradition you pastor within? I really enjoy the NRSV and it was widely used in my family (Lutheran/Wesleyan Methodist background) quite a lot. I am happy to have my late dad's very old NRSV Oxford edition. Thanks much! God bless
Baptist! Thank you for watching! That Bible from your dad sounds awesome!
7:42 ¿Cómo se dice WANGY?
The word you are looking for...is wangarific
Stubbs Dr Pepper is a great sauce.
Yessir, thats what I'm talkin about!