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The '''''Orthodox Study Bible''''' is a translation and annotation of the [[Bible]] currently in production by [[clergy]] and [[laity]] within the Orthodox Church.  The text of the [[New Testament]] and [[Psalms]] translation is currently the [[w:New King James Version|New King James Version]] accompanied by Orthodox viewpoint commentary. The [[Old Testament]] in the new edition, was translated from the [[Septuagint]]{{ref|1}} using the New King James Version as the template, and is accompanied by Orthodox viewpoint commentary.
 
The '''''Orthodox Study Bible''''' is a translation and annotation of the [[Bible]] currently in production by [[clergy]] and [[laity]] within the Orthodox Church.  The text of the [[New Testament]] and [[Psalms]] translation is currently the [[w:New King James Version|New King James Version]] accompanied by Orthodox viewpoint commentary. The [[Old Testament]] in the new edition, was translated from the [[Septuagint]]{{ref|1}} using the New King James Version as the template, and is accompanied by Orthodox viewpoint commentary.
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==Contents==
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The translation is put in the traditional Septuagint order with the last book of the Old Testament being Daniel in the translation instead of Malachi.
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Throughout the translation various aspects of the Orthodox faith are shown to the reader such as morning and evening prayers, icons (12 icons included under heading “Illustrations”), lectionary, history of the Orthodox Church and general Christian history. The OSB is for those who are unfamiliar to the faith and is used as an aid in worship to those who are members of this ancient faith.
  
 
==Versions==
 
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[[Image:Orthodox Study Bible cover.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The ''Orthodox Study Bible'': "Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World"]]
 
[[Image:Orthodox Study Bible cover.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The ''Orthodox Study Bible'': "Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World"]]
 
The Old and New Testaments edition, subtitled "Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World" came out in February of 2008.  It includes a new translation of the Psalms by Dr. Donald Sheehan of Dartmouth College.
 
The Old and New Testaments edition, subtitled "Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World" came out in February of 2008.  It includes a new translation of the Psalms by Dr. Donald Sheehan of Dartmouth College.
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Despite positive endorsements{{ref|2}} by such prominent bishops as [[Metropolitan]] [[Maximos (Aghiorgoussis) of Pittsburgh|Maximos of Pittsburgh]] (a general editor) and Metropolitan [[Philip (Saliba) of New York|Philip of New York]] (Chairman of the Board of Directors), some commentators have been critical of the results of the project that have been published so far. Critics tend to be concerned both with the version chosen (NKJV) and with the overall approach of the commentators.  A review by [[Archimandrite]] [[Ephrem (Lash)]], printed in the journal ''Sourozh'' stated that the commentary "feels far too much like a piece of evangelical propaganda decked out in the trappings of Orthodoxy."{{ref|3}} It remains to be seen how future publications of the project will address these criticisms.
 
  
 
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*{{note|1}} [http://www.lxx.org/ Orthodox Study Bible: Old Testament Project]
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*{{note|1}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20080708162039/http://www.lxx.org/ Orthodox Study Bible: Old Testament Project]
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*{{note|2}} [http://www.lxx.org/heirarch_quotes.htm What North American Hierarchs have said...]
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*{{note|2}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20080324005159/http://www.lxx.org/heirarch_quotes.htm What North American Hierarchs have said...]
 
*{{note|3}} [http://www.anastasis.org.uk/bible_review.htm Archim. Ephrem's review] in ''Sourozh''
 
*{{note|3}} [http://www.anastasis.org.uk/bible_review.htm Archim. Ephrem's review] in ''Sourozh''
  
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*[http://audio.ancientfaith.com/interviews/osb_pc.mp3 Podcast Interview with Fr. Peter Gilquist, giving an update on the OSB]
 
*[http://audio.ancientfaith.com/interviews/osb_pc.mp3 Podcast Interview with Fr. Peter Gilquist, giving an update on the OSB]
 
*[http://orthodoxstudybible.blogspot.com/ Reviews of the complete Orthodox Study Bible]
 
*[http://orthodoxstudybible.blogspot.com/ Reviews of the complete Orthodox Study Bible]
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*[http://www.geocities.com/r_grant_jones/Rick/Septuagint/sp_OSB_notes1.htm Notes on the Orthodox Study Bible]
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*[http://mysite.verizon.net/rgjones3/OSB/sp_OSB_notes1.htm Notes on the Orthodox Study Bible] - a thorough critical review by Greek scholar R. G. Jones
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:33, September 18, 2025

The Orthodox Study Bible: "Discovering Orthodox Christianity in the Pages of the New Testament"

The Orthodox Study Bible is a translation and annotation of the Bible currently in production by clergy and laity within the Orthodox Church. The text of the New Testament and Psalms translation is currently the New King James Version accompanied by Orthodox viewpoint commentary. The Old Testament in the new edition, was translated from the Septuagint1 using the New King James Version as the template, and is accompanied by Orthodox viewpoint commentary.

Contents

The translation is put in the traditional Septuagint order with the last book of the Old Testament being Daniel in the translation instead of Malachi.

Throughout the translation various aspects of the Orthodox faith are shown to the reader such as morning and evening prayers, icons (12 icons included under heading “Illustrations”), lectionary, history of the Orthodox Church and general Christian history. The OSB is for those who are unfamiliar to the faith and is used as an aid in worship to those who are members of this ancient faith.

Versions

The first version, containing the Psalms and the New Testament, was published in 1993 by Thomas Nelson. It is currently being published by Conciliar Press.

The Orthodox Study Bible: "Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World"

The Old and New Testaments edition, subtitled "Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World" came out in February of 2008. It includes a new translation of the Psalms by Dr. Donald Sheehan of Dartmouth College.

Contributors

The Orthodox Study Bible was the result of a collaboration between numerous Orthodox scholars, clergy and lay leaders. The initial draft was prepared by the academic community of St. Athanasius Orthodox Academy. Some of the credited contributors of the Orthodox Study Bible project include:

General Editors

  • Joseph Allen, Th.D.
  • Michael Najim, Ph.D.
  • Fr. Jack N. Sparks
  • Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos, Th.D.

Editions

  • New Testament and Psalms (hardbound): ISBN 9780840783912
  • New Testament and Psalms (paperback): ISBN 9780718000301
  • Full-length (hardcover): ISBN 9780718003593
  • Full-length (bonded leather): ISBN 9780718019082

Reference

External links

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