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Book Review – Henry Morris Study Bible

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Henry Morris Study Bible (Hardcover)Book Details:
Author: Henry Morris
Publisher:  Master Books (2012)
Binding:  Hardcover (also available in genuine leather)
Page count:  2215
ISBN:  978-0890516577

Recommendation:
Review Date:  7/6/2012 by Shaun Tabatt
Rating:  Highly Recommended

Review:
One of the newest study Bibles to make an appearance in Christian bookstores around the world is The Henry Morris Study Bible published by Master Books. This Bible comes in two “flavors,” hardcover and black genuine leather. The review copy I worked with was the hardcover edition. Let me begin by weighing in on the Bible’s physical characteristics.

The Henry Morris Study Bible is no mere pocket Bible. It’s quite hefty, weighing in at around 4 pounds and measuring approximately 9.5 x 6.9 x 2.3 inches. It has many of the features you would expect to find in a study Bible of this size, including:

  • a presentation page
  • a births / adoptions record (Truth be told, Master Books should consider expanding the birth / adoptions  section to 2-4 pages or offer an optional insert for us homeschooling families who have already exceeded the 5 spaces allotted.)
  • 2 ribbon markers (one for Old Testament and one for New Testament)
  • a Smith-sewn binding
  • extra sturdy pages (not sure on the paper thickness, but much sturdier than some of my other study Bibles)
Once you crack open the cover and move past the title page, one of the first things you’ll encounter is the introduction to the study Bible. Here Dr. Morris explains some of his motivations behind and goals for this work:
  • “Its annotations 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.” (p. iv)
  • “an uncompromising commitment to literal biblical creationism.” (p. iv)
  • “Based on this literal and contextual approach, the notes become what one might call Baptistic in ecclesiology, pre-millennial in eschatology, non-charismatic in pneumatology, and moderately Calvinistic in soteriology.” (p. v)
The biblical text of The Henry Morris Study Bible is based on the King James Version. Dr. Morris touches on this briefly in the introduction to the Old Testament stating, “no English translation of the Bible is perfect (though it is my conviction that the so-called King James Version comes closest to that ideal).” (p. 1) The reasoning behind the choice of the KJV is further explored further in Appendix 21. A Creationist’s Defense of the King James Bible. Each of the biblical books is preceded by a 1-2 page introduction discussing the book’s authorship and relevant theological concerns. There are numerous study notes throughout. What I especially appreciated about the study notes is that I found them to be both sufficiently technical and very readable. Once you’ve worked your way through the entire Old Testament and New Testament, moving past the book of Revelation, there are few more gems worth noting. They are:
  • Index to Major Topics in Annotations
  • Concordance
  • 8 Maps
  • 22 Appendices
    • Authenticity of Biblical Text
    • Creation versus Evolution as Worldviews
    • The Logic of Biblical Creation
    • Outline of Earth History as Revealed in the Book of Genesis
    • Global Processes Indicating Recent Creation
    • The Universal Flood
    • bible-Believing Scientists of the Past
    • Science and the Scriptures
    • Miracles of the Bible
    • Chronology of the Patriarchs in Genesis
    • Quotations from or Allusions to Genesis in the New Testament
    • “First Mentions” of Important Biblical Words in Genesis
    • Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecies
    • “I AM” – The Eternal Self-Existent God
    • The Deity of Christ
    • The Resurrection of Christ
    • Prophecies Fulfilled at the First Coming of Christ
    • Creation and Consummation – The Book of Revelation
    • Internal Designs in the Bible
    • The Creationist Faith of our Founding Fathers
    • A Creationist’s Defense of the King James Bible
    • Addressing Alternate Explanations for Age of the Earth
All things considered, Master Books has put together a very high quality study Bible. The hardcover edition is quite sturdy and should hold up for years of good use. When it comes to study Bibles, my preference is for a leather binding, so in this case, I think the genuine leather edition is well worth the price of the upgrade. I know for some, the KJV text is going to be a sticking point. I tend to be more of an ESV man myself, but I didn’t actually have a printed KJV Bible in my personal library, so for me The Henry Morris Study Bible is a welcome addition. Moving beyond the translation concern, I think The Henry Morris Study Bible is worth the asking price for the study notes and appendices alone. The fact that it comes aligned with the KJV text is a bonus. Every home would benefit from having a copy of The Henry Morris Study Bible for reading and reference in their family library. If you’re passionate about biblical creation and the authority of Scripture, this is the Bible for you!

Henry MorrisAuthor Information:
Dr. Henry Morris is known as the father of modern Creation science, the founder of Institute for Creation Research (ICR) and the author of many well-known apologetic books. His thriving legacy continues to equip Christians to be able to defend the accuracy and authority of Scripture today.

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Notable Endorsements:
“This now-classic study Bible is very unique, no only due to its strong emphasis on apologetics, but also because it highlights the foundational truths of Genesis in the other 65 books of the Bible. Dr. Morris… one of my heroes of the faith, takes an uncompromising stand on the six literal days of creation and a young earth.”
-Ken Ham, Author, President of Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum

“Dr. Henry Morris, our generation’s foremost spokesman for biblical creationism, has given students and teachers an invaluable tool for the defense of the Christian faith… maters related to geology, earth history, astronomy, biology, and other sciences. Dr. Morris’s clear insight and doctrinal integrity combine to make this one of the most helpful study Bibles available.”
-Dr. John F. MacArthur, Jr., Author and President of Master’s College and Seminary

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Disclaimer:
This book was provided by New Publishing Group for review. The reviewer was under no obligation to offer a favorable review.

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