KJV-Henry Morris Study Bible

IMHO this is the best study Bible available in English and has been since it superseded the earlier editions and previous best study Bibles The New Defender's Study Bible and The Defender's Study Bible . How can I make such a claim? Allow me to illustrate. KJV: To start with it uses the standard King James Version as the basic text. There is a reason that the overwhelming majority of people who make accuracy of translation their highest priority choose the KJV: a disagreement over textual criticism: the methods used to arrive at the correct text from a collection of hand-written copies, including both scribal errors and (possibly) deliberate changes. Up through the KJV, the underlying principle was "majority rules", that is all things being equal, the reading that is the most common is the most likely to be correct. However, virtually all post-KJV translations have used a different underlying principle: "age before beauty", that is assuming that a handful of older by a century manuscripts rediscovered beginning in the 18th century contain the correct readings even though they represent only about 5% of the total and appear by internal evidence to all have been copies of copies descended from the same original source. The problem is that if this assumption is wrong (and there are excellent reasons for believing it to be wrong), all such versions are introducing more errors than they correct while after nearly 400 years the errors in the KJV have pretty much all been caught and either corrected or footnoted in modern editions. Since the total differences in the NT versions amount to no more than 5% and (arguably) change no major doctrines of Christianity, one might be tempted to dismiss this as Yet Another argument about the number of angels who can dance on the head of a pin, but conservatives point with some justification to the occasionally dishonest footnotes in some modern versions which falsely assert "majority rules" for what are in fact minority readings and call into question by enclosing within brackets text that there is no rational reason for questioning. ANNOTATIONS: This still leaves a wall full of KJV study Bibles; what separates this one from the pack are the over 10,000 footnotes that, according to the Introduction, "explain the Bible's difficult passages, resolve its alleged contradictions, point out the evidences of its divine origin, confirm its historical accuracy, note its remarkable anticipations of modern science, demonstrate its fulfilled prophecies, and in general remove any doubts about its inerrancy, its authority, and its ability to meet every human need." What makes them particularly useful is that they are printed directly below the text in question, putting the defense of so-called Biblical "mistakes" within easy reach of anyone looking them up. Of course no claims of divine inspiration are made for these works of man, but they do represent the culmination of many years of careful research. Despite years of Bible study, I was frankly astonished by how much I learned from reading these notes, especially things present right in the text all along that I had somehow missed. For example, one of the minor but by no means insignificant claims of a Biblical mistake is in Gen 9:13-16 where God supposedly first puts the rainbow into the sky as a token of His promise never to destroy the Earth again with a flood. Well, this is OBVIOUS nonsense because, as we now know, the conditions for producing a rainbow occur quite frequently after a rain so that the only way this verse could possibly be true is if it had never rained before the Flood. Funny how I had never really noticed Gen 2:5-6 before: "...for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth... But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground." Other notes explain how this could have worked, based on a scientific explanation of what the "waters which were above the firmament" of Gen 1:7 were and what their effects would be and how the mechanism of the Flood would work, but the interesting thing to me is that if you assume that some ancient just made it all up, how did he know that it was necessary to claim that it had never rained prior to the Flood for the story to work? Which is more plausible to you? An unsung ancient Isaac Asimov? Or just some Bozo writing down what he observed without necessarily fully understanding it? INTRODUCTIONS: In addition to the annotations each testament and each individual book of the Bible have introductions addressing more general questions. One of the most interesting to me was the introduction to Genesis. Liberal Bible scholars almost universally insist that Moses was not the actual author of Genesis, and this introduction agrees but not in the way that liberals mean it. Again the evidence was in the text in plain sight all along in the form of the recurring phrase "These are the generations of..." followed by a name. Parallels with the terminology of ancient Babylonian tablets indicate that these names are actually the signatures of the original writers as the tablets were being passed down to the next author, and whenever Genesis is referenced in the New Testament, Moses is NEVER claimed as the author, unlike the case with references to the other four books of the Pentateuch, which often claim Moses as the author. This makes sense because Genesis records alleged history long prior to Moses' lifetime while Moses was a direct participant in the events of the following books. So the text of Genesis itself claims it to be composed of the assembled writings of Adam, Noah, the three sons of Noah, Shem, Terah, Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, with the final section being based on information from "the sons of Jacob." And just as critics claim, there ARE two separate creation accounts in Genesis divided by Gen 2:4. The second is part of Adam's account while the first ends with the slightly different phrase, "These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created." Since the first section, Gen 1:1-2:4a, tells of events prior to the existence of any witness to record them, logically God Himself must either have written this section directly or specifically revealed it to Adam, and another alleged "mistake" is resolved. APPENDICES: Finally there are almost a hundred pages of useful appendices, addressing specific topics. To me the most interesting were the "Global Processes Indicating Recent Creation", which details a large number of worldwide natural processes whose rates are currently known yet which cannot possibly be reconciled with a 4.6 billion year old earth, and the Chronology of the Patriarchs in Genesis, based on the lists in Gen 5 and 11, which reveals some astonishing overlaps: Adam could have known all the pre-flood patriarchs except Noah and Shem. Noah could have known all the pre-flood patriarchs except Adam and Seth. Noah and Shem could have known Abraham. Shem could have known Isaac and Jacob. Note: This Bible was published in several different formats from hardback to genuine leather at several different prices so pick the one that fits your budget. Sadly, no "thumbed" edition of this edition was ever published so I waited a long time to finally order this one (sigh); now I actually have to learn the order of the books of the Bible!... ...I wonder if that was God's point.... Note: At one time there was an advantage to purchasing previous editions direct from ICR because they would include a PC version on CDROM for free, but now that the complete Bible and Notes are available online at their website, they have apparently stopped the practice. After all if you can go on the Internet anytime you want to search it, why fill up your hard drive with it? Note: One downside to all these annotations is that in many places, in Genesis and Revelation in particular, the notes take up more of the page than the Bible verses do. For study this causes no difficulties, but for reading along this WILL result in a lot more page flipping for you than for the rest of the congregation. It isn't quite, "In (flip) the (flip) beginning (flip) God..." but the first two pages contain Gen 1:1-2 and nothing else but notes! In addition though I don't know how much of this to attribute to the notes, this time through I felt that I finally and fully understood Revelation,... seriously,... stop laughing. Note: A Chinese edition The Defender's Study Bible - Traditional Chinese Version (of the first edition only of The Defender's Study Bible ) has been published, and while I cannot personally attest to it (not being able to read Chinese), the Chinese readers I have directed to it or given copies of it, have been impressed with this combination of the Dr. Henry M. Morris' 6,000 study notes from the first edition, translated into Chinese, and added to the Chinese Union Version of the Bible.

I am very happy with this Study Bible and must commend Dr. Morris and the Creation Research Intitute for having this put together. The presentation of different apologetical topics in the back along with the copius amount of commentary (especially on Genesis) is very welcome and a great resource for anyone who is looking to find material to help defend the Word against skeptics and/or is just looking to affirm the Bible with recent findings in history and science. However, as is with any particular study Bible, this one is not perfect and no man is going to have all the ways to apply or utilize the Bible (which as an aside, is a magnificent example of God's power and creativity). Dr. Morris admits in the introduction of this book that there are spots where he had to fall back on faith or his own opinions. This is particuarlarly evident in his interpretation of prophecies, which is unsurprising. However his commentary is sincere and he shows his genuine devotion to Jesus Christ, so I can only commend him for his effort. My qualms about this Study Bible aside, Dr. Morris did a wonderful job putting together an entire commentary on the King James Bible before he died and his work at the Creation Research Insititue has left a lasting legacy for his devotion to spreading the gospel and defending the Word of God. I am absolutely certian he was a sincere believer in Christ and know we will see him again one day in Heaven and on the New Earth.

I'm now retired but came to know the Lord in my mid teens....I became a Jesus Freak LOL! I've always loved the King James Bible and started with the Scofield, then the Thompson Chain Ref Bible, which has much information, BUT, you need to constantly look up references to get additional information for the most part. I recently read about the Henry Morris Bible, that it's a great study, and it's True! There's a wealth of knowledge to help you expound on the scriptures, featuring historical & geographical insight. It has compelled me to study more & to delve into The Word with a renewed vigor! I was sooo pleased, that I bought 3, hoping to give to someone who has interest to go more deeply into the Bible, or to a 'baby' Christian, it would be an awesome tool to whet ones appetite for the Sacred Script. Excellent, excellent buy! Under $30. for a hard cover!

This bible is in excellent condition, I ordered this bible from Amazon’s used books section and it was listed as acceptable, I was expecting a bible that was falling apart extensive highlighting writing folded pages etc etc, to my surprise the Bible is flawless and for $18 dollars this is a blessing from God. The Henry Morris Study Bible is in my opinion the best study bible for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge on creation itself this particular bible is known for its emphasis on young earth unlike Evolution theorist, and I totally agree with Henry Morris that the earth is thousands of years old not billions, personally I still believe that Moses wrote the first five books of the bible, Dr Morris has other opinions but it’s ok what matters is the written inspired Word of God anything else is man’s opinion (study notes) even though I don’t agree with everything Dr Morris claims it isn’t enough to turn me away from considering his study notes they’re very useful and it’s helped me a lot in understanding the Bible especially the prophets and some of Paul’s letters, all in all it’s a 10 out 10 I especially fond of this Bible since it’s in KJV. Don’t hesitate to buy this bible it’s a great study tool to have in your biblical library 📚

A great book to study gods word

The rating I gave of course is not for the translation (KJV) I love them all...KJV, NIV, NLT, NASB, ESV ...all. I would rather read the NLT Bible than the NYT newspaper..or any newspaper actually..OK..this Bible is very nice, the cover is soft, pliable, nice looking (except for the title on the front cover) (I don't prefer that) Here is where I may be criticized..I own many, many bibles..what is important to me is the aesthetics of each one that I purchase, and if I am to spend hard earned money for one, I certainly want, what I want..so when I received this Bible and opened it, I was disappointed..the paper inside..(to me) looked like cheap recyclable paper found in typical trade paperback books, it was not the thin white typical "bible paper" I am used to...the font was a modern looking type set, not a classic type set such as one found in a Classic Edition Old Scofield Bible..(which aesthetic wise, is my favorite) (only I have the compact edition, wish I could be certain of a larger standard edition existed) yes, yes I know to most people these are not important issues to them and the message inside is the same regardless of how it is presented. But again this is what I like and maybe there are likeminded folks out there that find these things important to them as well. As in the Scofield and other Bibles, I like the outline and "titles" above the verses or groups of verses...This bible had very few in comparison...The reference system was very minimal and the concordance was minimal as well. The notes inside are interesting and I enjoy reading them, although contradictory to many other reviews (that I based my decision to purchase on) there are not that many as compared to more popular study bibles...the KJV Study Bible from Nelson has a lot of notes and commentary compared to this one and the Old Scofield has very few compare to this bible..Anyway I had two bibles in ming when I purchased this one..the other was the Ryrie KJV Study Bible..I am sort of remorseful I didn't decide on it..(maybe in the near future) ( when I can convince the wife that yes, I would like to have yet another Study Bible)...My favorite Study Bible of all time is my original NIV Study Bible (bonded leather) that I purchased 20 to 25 yrs ago and have carried all around the world...still carry it everywhere...don't see that happening with this new purchase...most likely will go to near the bottom of the stack...I will reference it for some of it's commentary..I hope this helps...If anyone has a comparison of this one to Ryrie KJV Study bible I would appreciate that info (concerning the aesthetics, not the theology)..hope this helps Update on my original review: I have upped this to 5 stars, this has become my "at hand" bible..I work away from home and even pack it with me even though it is large..I have the brown imitation leather and it is very soft pliable and you can bend the cover around without it crinkling..It lays flat as well...this bible is a handful, luckily I am a big guy with big hands and that helps..very good bible, has ministered to me in areas all my other study bibles have failed to do.

Right off the bat, I should inform you that I know what I’m talking about when it comes to Study Bibles. I probably own over 50 Study Bibles at this point in print form, not including my Bible apps. I love Bible study and study Bibles are a one stop resource that are fairly compact. I will review this Bible comparatively keeping in mind the other study Bibles that I have encountered. First the quality: I purchased the Genuine Leather edition which is probably pigskin leather. It feels nice to my hands and is fairly flexible. There are a few flaws in the leather in the edition that I received, but nothing that troubles me too much. It is a sewn binding, gold gilding, paste down liner (unfortunately). One thing I should mention is the page thickness is tremendous. The ghosting is not bad at all and should never distract you from the text. Overall it is built to last and is attractive. Study system: This is not a flashy study Bible like the full color editions by Thomas Nelson and Holman. It is plain black and white. No charts, no illustrations, no word studies. Just text (10 point text and notes) commentary and end of verse references. The commentary is conservative Baptist with a particular emphasis on 6 day creation and a scientific focus throughout. The commentary on Genesis 1 alone is probably worth 50 bucks. The first chapter of Genesis contains enough commentary to fill a small book. While Genesis contains the most notes, the other books contain quite a bit of commentary as well. Henry Morris was not a theologian, but he was a scientist which makes this Bible unique in its approach. The back of the Bible is filled with fantastic articles. The maps are some of the best you will ever see in a study Bible. One word of caution. Henry Morris was a cessationist, a Calvinist and a literal six day creationist. If these are not your viewpoints then you should probably look elsewhere. If you agree with or don’t mind these viewpoints in a study Bible then I can’t recommend this Bible enough. It is fantastic!

I have been studying the Bible my entire life & spend 6 years in a christian school. I can honestly say this Bible has given me fresh insight into God's Word. I would recommend this Bible to both old & new believers & especially to give as gifts to those you know who believe in Dake's false doctrine of the pre-adamic race & Lucifer's flood, or for christians who believe in evolution. The commentary is insightful, yet easy to understand. Yes, I do favor a conservative, literal interpretation of the Word of God. I thank other reviews for their very detailed, favorable reviews & refer others to them for more info than I give here in mine. By the way, I do also recommend Nave's Study Bible (not Nave's Topical Bible) to dedicated Bible students. I prefer the KJV here not only for its poetic language & the fact that I grew up memorizing & studying it, but also due to the fact that the KJV was translated from the more accurate textus receptus manuscript, that does not have the many ommissions & changes that other manuscripts have such as Wescott & Hort's. I would like to mention that there is another theory on the "canopy" over the earth before the flood. Morris favors a vapor canopy theory. Josephus mentions a crystalline canopy & for those interested in delving into the complex scientific theory of this, look up Dr. Carl Baugh's canopy theory on his creation evidence museum website & in his books here on amazon or on the creation vs evolution detailed study on the BibleStudyManuals website. Another site that may be of interest to creation science students is the OOPARTS site, Out Of Place Artifacts & evidence of high technology before the flood. See also Jonathan Gray's books. Also, I would like to note that I love the hardcover on this Bible not only for its increased durability, but also for the fact that I consider it sacrilege to cover the Holy Word of God with the skin from a dead (most likely tortured) animal.