The Orthodox Study Bible (Hardcover) stands as a unique and invaluable resource for Christians, particularly those in North America seeking a deeper connection to the ancient roots of their faith in 2025. This Bible is the first of its kind to present the Scriptures with commentary directly from the ancient Christian perspective, bridging the gap between the early church and the modern world. The core feature is its dual translation: the Old Testament is newly translated from the Greek text of the Septuagint (including the Deuterocanon), and the New Testament utilizes the reliable New King James Version (NKJV). This provides the significant advantage of reading the Old Testament as the early Apostles and Church Fathers would have, offering unique theological insight.
The comprehensive study aids ensure the content is accessible and enriching. The commentary is drawn directly from the early Church Christians, providing the key benefit of an authoritative, patristic view on the Scriptures that illuminates the deeper mysteries of the faith. Further supporting devotional and liturgical use, the Bible includes easy-to-locate liturgical readings, detailed book introductions and outlines, and a subject index. Visually, the full-color icons and maps provide the added benefit of beauty and context, while the 9.5 point type size offers a comfortable reading experience in this essential hardcover edition.
Recommended for: Orthodox Christians, those exploring Orthodox Christianity, or anyone seeking a deep, scholarly study Bible that incorporates the original Septuagint text and ancient Church commentary.
