Stan Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Source Adventist University press will publish first study Bible Team of scholars begin work on project; Dybdahl named general editor March 20, 2008 Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States Keri Suarez/ANN Staff President of Adventist-owned Andrews University, Niels-Erik Andreasen, said this month that the university's press will publish a new study Bible edited by a group of Adventist theologians and scholars. [photo: courtesy Andrews University] An international editorial team of Seventh-day Adventist Bible scholars began work on a new study Bible this month, the president of Adventist-owned Andrews University announced March 4. The Andrews Study Bible, to be published by the university's press, is the first such project in Adventist publishing. "The [study Bible] will provide the tools necessary for any Bible reader -- no matter their level of theological training -- to navigate the Scripture in a meaningful way," said Niels-Erik Andreasen, university president. Based on one of the standard English translations of the Bible commonly used by conservative evangelicals, the Andrews Study Bible is slated to include study notes and reference systems, articles on theological principles and Biblical interpretation, maps, charts and indexes. Andreasen said the final result -- an academically credible, theologically sound and practically useful version of the Bible -- would be widely distributed during Adventist outreach efforts. Andreasen said a request for startup and development costs granted by the Adventist world church's headquarters is accelerating work on the project. "I'm very excited at the prospect of what this study Bible will do," said Mark Finley, world church vice president for evangelism. "Besides the tremendous value it will have for readers around the world in the years ahead, its production now will help scholars of the church to think as evangelists and help the church's evangelists think as scholars," said Finley, who is serving as a consultant for the project. Also serving as project consultants are Gerry D. Karst, a world church vice president and Andrews University Board of Trustees chair, and Angel Rodriguez, director for the world church's Biblical Research Institute. Despite the myriad Bible versions already available, Rodriguez said the Andrews Study Bible will spotlight the uniquely Adventist theology found in Scripture. "If there's one book that resonates universally within Adventism, it's the Bible, so if we can add tools to illuminate the central themes of Adventist theology, then I think we can increase the study of the Bible among our members," Rodriguez said. In January, the Andrews Study Bible Project Committee named Jon Dybdahl, recently retired president of Adventist-owned Walla Walla University in Washington State, general editor of the project. "I am particularly excited about the impact this project can have on the church and the world," Dybdahl said. "If it can bring church members and those who are seeking God into direct contact with the Bible in a meaningful way, the possibilities of what can happen are limitless." The editorial team expects to release the Andrews Study Bible at the world church's business session in 2010, Rodriguez said. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Stan Posted March 22, 2008 Author Posted March 22, 2008 FWIW I 100% support this... Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Ron Lambert Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Looks like Blanco envy to me. :smilewink: Quote
David Koot Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 Except that Blanco did a paraphrase, not a scholarly translation--and, I believe the referenced project here will not be a new translation, but an existing translation such as NASB, with study notes. Dave Quote
Woody Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 FWIW I 100% support this... How can you support it 100% when you haven't seen it. I will wait until I see it. It could be good and yet it is on a thin line in my way of thinkin. But I will withhold judgment. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Stan Posted March 22, 2008 Author Posted March 22, 2008 I support the concept 100% Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Ginge Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Despite the myriad Bible versions already available, Rodriguez said the Andrews Study Bible will spotlight the uniquely Adventist theology found in Scripture. "If there's one book that resonates universally within Adventism, it's the Bible, so if we can add tools to illuminate the central themes of Adventist theology, then I think we can increase the study of the Bible among our members," Rodriguez said. hmmmmmm shades of LDS and JW's me thinks. If we "spotlight the uniquely Adventist theology" then what makes us any different than the above churches? Quote http://www.preyerplanning.com/book/velva-holt.htm
Moderators Gerr Posted March 23, 2008 Moderators Posted March 23, 2008 The JW's have their New World Translation; we don't. While it's true we have the writings of EGW, the Church does not consider them canonical. I could be mistaken, but I think Mormons put the writings of U. Smith on par with the Bible. Gerry Quote
Dr. Shane Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 I think that is Joseph Smith. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
cricket Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 What happens when there is new light shed in the Christian's heart by the Holy Spirit, and he goes to compare it to scripture only to find out that it is not the "official" stance of the church he has grown up in? Isn't the Bible itself, without additions or alterations, enough to woo the hearts of men to the glories of Christ? Quote
Dr. Shane Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Quote: The Andrews Study Bible, to be published by the university's press, is the first such project in Adventist publishing. I will have to get one when they go on sale. I would rather have the NASB than the NIV. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Neil D Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 If it is like the Scofield Bible, then it sounds like it might be a good thing.... Blanco did a dis-service to our church, as THAT paraphrase is more like the JW's Duey Version of the Bible... And yes, I know...It is for "PERSONAL bible study", not for public bible study, as in small groups...But is there any other type of bible study????? Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Moderators John317 Posted March 23, 2008 Moderators Posted March 23, 2008 Yes, Mormon's make no secret of the fact that they put their prophet's words above the Bible as it is translated. Mormons make frequent use of Joseph Smith's "Inspired Version of the Bible," which was written without any reference being made to the original manuscripts of the Bible. The copyright to the "Inspired Version" is held by the Reformed Church of Latter Day Saints, but all Mormon's study it along with their King James Version. If you ask them, they will tell you that they have the greatest confidence in the "Inspired Version," which "corrects" many errors in the Bible. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Moderators John317 Posted March 23, 2008 Moderators Posted March 23, 2008 I doubt if the editor's and designers of this Bible intend for any reader to feel that their notes, etc., should be viewed as having any greater authority than the notes in any other study Bible. They are made in order to assist in the student's own private study of the Bible, and perhaps in helping to give Bible studies to others, but not as containing all of the truth or as having been inspired. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Moderators John317 Posted March 23, 2008 Moderators Posted March 23, 2008 ... like the JW's Duey Version of the Bible... The "Jehovah's Witnesses" have their New World Translation, which is sometimes well done but more often not, especially in those verses dealing with the deity of Jesus Christ. Their NWT was translated by men who had no professional training in either Greek, Aramaic or Hebrew, and it contains many mistranslations. The Douay version of the Bible is the Roman Catholic translation of the Latin text, and in many instances gives a reading very similar to the Critical Text so widely used today. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Moderators Gerr Posted March 23, 2008 Moderators Posted March 23, 2008 I think that is Joseph Smith. Ooooooopppsss. Danke Shane! Gerry Quote
Moderators John317 Posted March 24, 2008 Moderators Posted March 24, 2008 Quote: The Andrews Study Bible, to be published by the university's press, is the first such project in Adventist publishing. I will have to get one when they go on sale. I would rather have the NASB than the NIV. Me too. The NIV is smoother reading and more natural English, but I value accuracy above all. It's hard to tell from their description exactly which translation they are using. It could be the NIV, NASB, or even the NKJV. I wish it was both the NKJV and the NASB, but fat chance. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
melvin mccarty Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 Actually there was a Richards "study Bible" and a Vandeman "study Bible" and probably more that I dont remember. Good business for the book stores! mel Quote
Moderators John317 Posted March 24, 2008 Moderators Posted March 24, 2008 Yes, I have both of them. The H.M.S. Richards Study Helps Bible is still popular and sells widely. It comes in both the KJV and NKJV. The It Is Written Study Edition also comes in both translations. Neither of those two editions, however, is a true SDA study Bible, since the notes are minimal and the cross references are not any different than those found in any other Bible. The "Vandeman" Bible was offered to viewers by the It Is Written telecast. There are three additional good SDA study Bibles that contain Volume 7A of the SDA BC, besides excellent cross references and introductions to the various books. One edition also contains the SDA hymnal and well-done Chronological Tables, etc. All of these use the KJV as their basic text. Quote John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
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