![]() The system of symbols is easy to learn and the effect of working with the volume is like adding color to black-and-white photos. The markings in the text and the glossary of synonyms reflect impeccable linguistic scholarship. It makes available to students of the English Bible dimensions of meaning that the Greek verb tenses and word-order convey, but that cannot be expressed in ordinary translations because English is a less subtle language. ![]() “The Discovery Bible New Testament is a landmark volume. Packer – American theologian and prolific author. The Discovery Bible preserves this rich heritage of classical Hebrew and Greek philology for our day, competently displaying the emphasis (emphatic word order) of the original text, explaining the Hebrew and Greek verbal systems, and setting forth root-based vocabulary definitions (including near-synonyms) of the biblical languages in a way that represents a triumph in Old and New Testament scholarship (a Genesius and company resurrected).” The Hebrew and Greek principles followed in The Discovery Bible are accurate, trustworthy, and pass on the teaching which has come down from the past. This exegetical advantage is often lost because many Bible colleges and seminary curriculums no longer offer this area of study – even shortened at major seminaries that no longer offer Hebrew in any form. It is also a great help to pastors and seminary students, full of competent instruction in opening the Hebrew text. “The Discovery Bible represents a tremendous amount of work and a wonderful help to all Bible readers, starting with those not having the advantage of a seminary education. Former President, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Walter Kaiser Jr – Previous Academic Dean and Vice-president, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
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