The New Oxford Annotated Bible: Apocrypha | Michael D. Coogan, Marc Z. Brettler, Carol A. Newsom & Pheme Perkins

The New Oxford Annotated Bible [Third Edition]: New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha

Extended Synopsis

For four decades, students, professors, and general readers alike have relied upon the Oxford Annotated Bible for essential scholarship and guidance into the world of the Bible. The New Oxford Annotated Bible, Third Edition brings together a new editorial board and an esteemed team of contributors to completely update this classic work, incorporating current academic insights, updated essays, and comprehensive approaches to the text of the Bible.

Presented in a durable bonded leather binding with a protective dust jacket, this edition features the complete New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) text with the Apocrypha alongside extensive scholarly commentary and annotations. To make specific points clearer, the volume includes approximately 40 in-text line drawing maps and diagrams, as well as a full index to all study material keyed directly to page numbers for maximum research efficiency.

Author Biography

Michael D. Coogan, Marc Z. Brettler, Carol A. Newsom, and Pheme Perkins served as the distinguished editorial board for this landmark volume, bringing together decades of specialized academic research in biblical studies, Hebrew Bible, and New Testament scholarship.

Reader Targeting

• Students and professors of theology, biblical studies, and ancient Near Eastern history.
• Academic researchers and clergy seeking authoritative commentary and annotations.
• General readers looking for a rigorous, comprehensive study Bible featuring the NRSV text.

Accolades & Awards

Maintains and extends the forty-year legacy of the Oxford Annotated Bible, praised globally as the gold standard for academic study Bibles.

Bibliographic & Physical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What translation of the Bible is used in this volume?
This edition features the complete New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) text, including the Apocrypha.

What updates are included in the Third Edition?
The Third Edition features a completely updated editorial board, revised introductions and annotations, in-text maps and diagrams, and a full index keyed to page numbers.

Who edited this study Bible?
It was edited by a prominent team of scholars consisting of Michael D. Coogan, Marc Z. Brettler, Carol A. Newsom, and Pheme Perkins.

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