Publisher's Synopsis
Study the Bible with one of America's greatest theologians.Charles Ryrie's life work was to help people know and understand the Bible—a pursuit that encompassed church ministry, college professorships, and, most notably, his position as the Systematic Theology Chair at Dallas Theological Seminary. The Ryrie Study Bible reflects this lifetime of biblical scholarship in a single, powerful work.Since its initial publication in 1978, The Ryrie Study Bible has sold more than 2.6 million copies, giving countless Bible readers a firmer grasp on "the greatest of books." Available in multiple translations and containing more than 10,000 of Dr. Ryrie's explanatory notes, it is a single source for all Bible study needs.Included are detailed sections for broad biblical comprehension:A Synopsis of Bible DoctrineThe Inspiration of the BibleUnderstanding the BibleHow We Got Our BibleThe Meaning and Blessings of SalvationArcheology and the BibleA Brief Survey of Church HistoryAdditional features:In-text graphics, including maps, charts, timelines, and diagramsBook outlines Extensive cross-referencesExpanded topical indexComprehensive concordanceDetailed introduction to each bookIntroduction to the Old and New Testaments and the GospelsAll-new 16 pages of full-color maps8-page historical timelineDaily Bible reading planThinner: 20% fewer pages than older versionsWide margins for better notetaking.
