tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post2080292522247259776..comments2024-03-23T14:04:57.635-05:00Comments on Father Hollywood: The Lutheran Study BibleRev. Larry Beanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06705910892752648940noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-15626087767789142762009-09-21T11:48:11.704-05:002009-09-21T11:48:11.704-05:00It was Dr. Gard who turned me on to the Oxford RSV...<i>It was Dr. Gard who turned me on to the Oxford RSV Ecumenical Study Bible (his own heavily-marked copy was stolen in a carjacking in Haiti - don't you hate when that happens?) - even with its deficiencies.</i><br /><br />Whoa, unbelievable! I still have my RSV copy from my ELCA days and I've found it very helpful it finding out how other Christian traditions view certain texts. <br /><br />I do like some of the layout I see in the ESVSB and may add it to my collection at some point. Thanks for the highlights, Father Hollywood.<br /><br />I also like the Lutheran emphasis in TDP very much.<br /><br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-78063720299403125402009-09-21T11:16:48.171-05:002009-09-21T11:16:48.171-05:00Well, I wouldn't want to say it so loud PTM co...Well, I wouldn't want to say it so loud PTM could hear me or anything, but CPH is one of the three reasons I went LCMS.<br /><br />Before these books started coming, it started for me with "My First Catechism" for my kids and for me to use with my kids. Couldn't find bupkis like it in my previous synod's publishing house. Couldn't find TLH either. Couldn't find a straight-up LC like the '43 and '91 LCMS editions either.<br /><br />Then these books started coming. The Concordia Reference ESV, the Concordia BOC, great stuff. Not being a blackbird the PCC I don't know about. And even with LSB and TDP, neither of which I like nor use, I completely agree wrt to LSB that given the current environment that something so good could happen at all is damn near a miracle, and it stands head, shoulders and torso above other current service books, and even TDP, while I myself am completely unenthusiastic about it, if one is starting with no experience of daily structured prayer, and unfortunately anything approaching a daily office is one of many American casualties in Lutheranism, it ain't a bad place to start.<br /><br />I'm happily awaiting my TLSB which I ordered last night online. I've used a lot of "study Bibles" over the years and found only two worth the money I paid for them: the Jerusalem Bible (the 1966 original, not that PC later one) and the Hertz Chumash, from which more than any Christian thing I ever read I saw the Gospel as the fulfillment of the Law, which I don't suppose was Rabbi Hertz' intent but that's what happened for me.Past Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541968132598367551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-22789689000819455082009-09-21T10:57:10.373-05:002009-09-21T10:57:10.373-05:00Dear Charles:
One solution would be to buy both t...Dear Charles:<br /><br />One solution would be to buy both the ESVSB and TLSB, save your receipts, compare them, and if you can only afford one, send the other back based on what you think of them. <br /><br />You don't have to take my word, CPH's word, or anyone's word. And, of course, everyone is going to use the Bibles differently. Some people don't care about maps and charts, while others will. Some will rely heavily on the study notes, while others won't. I think it all depends on what you want out of the book. <br /><br />Considering that our laypeople will be using TLSB, I think it would be foolish for a pastor not to have a copy.<br /><br />I do find it helpful to have multiple references, though. It was Dr. Gard who turned me on to the Oxford RSV Ecumenical Study Bible (his own heavily-marked copy was stolen in a carjacking in Haiti - don't you hate when that happens?) - even with its deficiencies. <br /><br />As far as buying books none of us can afford, it seems to be an occupational hazard. Erasmus quipped that he buys books, and if there is anything left over, he buys food. He was definitely a clergyman. ;-)<br /><br /><br />Dear Dan:<br /><br />Thanks for the info. That's perfect. I will be able to access both on my Palm, and I will be able to use the physical ESV Study Bible and its electronic edition, but also pull up TLSB's notes on my Palm and use it as a supplemental commentary without having to tote two large Bibles around.<br /><br /><br />Dear Bryce:<br /><br />Ha! I'll bet I'll never see a dime from Crossway. ;-) <br /><br /><br />Dear Christopher:<br /><br />Thanks!Rev. Larry Beanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705910892752648940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-80951941201016620212009-09-21T09:45:45.837-05:002009-09-21T09:45:45.837-05:00I have to admit that my first thought when reading...I have to admit that my first thought when reading this review was, "If I had money to waste on anti-sacramental study bibles, would I?"<br /><br />Answer: No.<br /><br />I could barely afford the TLSB...<br /><br />Actually, I couldn't afford it at all. Got it through the generosity of a financially blessed friend.<br /><br />But I'm VERY happy I have it.Rev. Charles Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089242798450053313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-46347252440038188602009-09-21T08:35:49.600-05:002009-09-21T08:35:49.600-05:00Nice thorough reviews!Nice thorough reviews!Christopher D. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906949438584923588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-85040266653745071612009-09-21T08:18:55.682-05:002009-09-21T08:18:55.682-05:00Pr. McCain has said that they are working with Oli...Pr. McCain has said that they are working with Olive Tree to produce a TLSB for Palm and iPhone. He anticipates it coming out early in 2010, but it's not set in stone.Dan @ Necessary Roughnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815354600299927976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-82956154573535541612009-09-21T06:05:27.878-05:002009-09-21T06:05:27.878-05:00Finally, a critique which points out the cons as ...Finally, a critique which points out the cons as well as the pros. Pastor, you have touched on very important flaws in this new Bible, while at the same time presenting a balanced view.<br /><br />I admit I am one of those who prefers several specialized works over one which tries to be all things at once. As I go through the Concordia Commentary series I have been marking up my ESV. I think I'll stick with that Bible for a while.<br /><br />Matt HeadyBalaamsAss51https://www.blogger.com/profile/04427791905802091592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22781533.post-78146945099682670902009-09-21T03:32:08.542-05:002009-09-21T03:32:08.542-05:00Larry,
Thanks for this review of both bibles. As I...Larry,<br />Thanks for this review of both bibles. As I have been reading about TLSB for the last couple of months I have been wondering over and over, "What would I want a Study Bible for?" After reading your comments on the ESVSB I am almost convinced to buy it.Bryce P Wandreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790969884859851988noreply@blogger.com