SPICY Bible Review!!! (More Thoughts on Popular Study Bibles)
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@louisex5954 6 ай бұрын
The way his son watches his dad, he’s got a smile on his face- he’s so proud of his dad! So lovely to see x
@kbunky69 6 ай бұрын
You son is so adorable and steals the show ❤ so lovely to see the two of you working together. Hope we see more of this 🙏 blessings to you both
@JohDan6969 6 ай бұрын
24:48 Matt. As a father, I want to commend you for this little nugget of joy. The honesty and smile in your sons statement "By falling asleep to an audiobook" might be the best thing I've heard ever. I can feel the love, devotion and connection between you two, even though I watch this video here in Denmark, Scandinavia. People take note. This is parenting done right. And Matt, thank you for sharing, not only your visdom, but this little innocent nugget, that is the relationship between you and your son. God bless you 🙏♥️
@jjstuartonwriting8150 6 ай бұрын
Love how your son is just loving this and laughs at your silliness. You can tell he loves you so much. Great reviews, and thanks for the good humor!
@_noahbanks 6 ай бұрын
I would like to say thank you for your utterly justified, thoughtful, and thorough critique of the Catholic Study Bible. As a Catholic, I find it embarrassing that this study Bible has the name Catholic on the front. I worry how many souls this type of scholarship has led away from a better knowledge of and relationship with God. We should confront textual challenges and critiques of the Bible (e.g., we should have a real, unflinching discussion about the Mosaic authorship of the Penteateuch), but we should NOT simply accept, hook, line, and sinker, the essentially secular theories offered in the Catholic Study Bible. I think that the issues that you highlight have a somewhat uncomfortable basis: Catholic Biblical scholarship has, since the Reformation, largely lagged behind the work that Protestant scholarship, and most of it is derivative, not new scholarship. There are some really great, thoughtful Catholic Bible scholars today, but we are not seeing their work in the Catholic Study Bible. I would like to echo the recommendations here and on the first part of this mini-series -- the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is great. The Navarre Study Bible is also great. Thanks for your work here on this channel and on the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast. I have listened every day since it started -- right before or after Fr. Mike Schmitz's Bible or Catechism in a Year podcast. So grateful for what you do Matt.
@cedricphillip5945 6 ай бұрын
Ammmmnnnn....I disagree, there is some great work out there by Bishop Robert Barron, Scott Hann, Deacon Jay of St. Theresa Catholic Church (all KZfaq videos that one.) I'm sure there are many more
@ludwigvanbeethoven8164 6 ай бұрын
Reminds me of the outstanding amount of people "Catholic" by name. You cant call youself catholic if you are still voting for liberal politicians and havent been to confession or mass in 30 years. People dont realize that the amount of practicing catholics today that believe in everything the catholic church believed in the last 2000 years except the last 100 years of modernism is extremely small now. True practicing catholic are basically a small sect now. Even our pope does adhere to catholicism in its tradition...but we knew this would happen. And Mary's Heart will Triumph in the end and the world will have a full conversion to Catholicism just as the world seems fully communist.
@_noahbanks 6 ай бұрын
@@cedricphillip5945 I actually agree with you! I tried to be careful in my phrasing, but maybe I could have done better. I would also highlight the work of Dr. John Bergsma and Dr. Brant Pitre. There is good work being done in Catholic scriptural study, but it does not hold a candle to Protestant scriptural study.
@stefanielozinski 6 ай бұрын
I totally agree, this study Bible is an embarrassment. :( I hope we get the Ignatius OT study Bible sometime this decade...
@Bc232klm 6 ай бұрын
It's justxa different view than you. Doesn't make it less catholic.
@bekabell1 6 ай бұрын
❤ as a Catholic who enjoys your channel immensely, when I saw (in the last video) which Catholic study Bible you got my first thought was that I never expected that you would set up a straw man like that, it seemed so out of character. So I watched this video and I am glad I did. No straw man, just a REALLY GOOD evaluation of a very bad study Bible which no one should read. I really appreciate your fair evaluation of all of these Bibles.
@cedricphillip5945 6 ай бұрын
I'm Catholic, and I am pleasantly surprised by the spirit of your rating of the Catholic Study Bible by Oxford. I haven't seen or heard about it but your review will be in my mind if and when I do. Thanks for the work you do
@ScottLaV494 6 ай бұрын
I own the Oxford Catholic Study bible and am a Catholic. I picked it up as my first bible when I came into a renewal of my faith. I found many of these editorials that Matt pointed out highly confusing as someone, who at the time, was very under-informed in my understanding of the bible. It took me a while to find better resources that set me straight. I also would not recommend this bible.
@Yaas_ok123 6 ай бұрын
Augustine fooled reformers. See Soteriology101 Ali Bonner (Cambridge historian)interview. Evidence is clear.
@ttaibe 6 ай бұрын
This is one of the two study bibles a priest recommended to me. He did say it was more on the critical side. It really is, the commentary is " scholarly", less "theologically" . Still combined with the Ignatius study bible he (and I ) thought it gives a solid read and well rounded picture.
@uganda_mn397 6 ай бұрын
Why catholic?
@jsharp9735 2 ай бұрын
@@uganda_mn397 Mostly because of Rome proof texting Matthew 16 18.
@kaylasanchez7524 6 ай бұрын
I work in a Christian bookstore here in Australia, and I always find your reviews so helpful when recommending bibles. Thanks Matt!
@LlywellynOBrien 6 ай бұрын
I thought I'd be the only Aussie following Matt, cool!
@claytonrichison7903 6 ай бұрын
A professor in college got me hooked on the NET Bible. (Much thanks to prof Merritt!) I love how it's almost a 3 in 1 study Bible. You get the general commentary notes, notes about why they translated it a certain way, and the text critical notes you mentioned about laying all the difficulties and problems with the original texts on the table. It's always one I recommend for people to look into, and they have a free version online if you don't want to pay for a physical copy.
@anonjr 6 ай бұрын
I'll second the New English Translation (NET) bible. I've been using it for years now, and have found the references to be excellent.
@susyhebner2543 5 ай бұрын
Your son is absolutely precious as can be. He has a beautiful spirit! Thanks guys! 🥰🙏🏻
@Will-yt5nl 6 ай бұрын
Can we get an opinion on the Great Adventure Bible by Ascension presents?
@bluecomb5376 6 ай бұрын
OH Yes! Please do, Matt
@PrestonBHD 3 ай бұрын
I just got one and love it, especially if you're doing the bible in a year audio plan would recommend.
@r0bs1904 6 ай бұрын
I can really recommend the Crossway Archeology Study Bible! As a new Christian who did not grow up in the faith seeing all these pictures and graphics really helps to grasp what I'm reading. Reading scripture for the first time can be quite overwhelming, having a little bit of background and context provided here and there really makes a huge difference.
@user-wo7rz3yn4o 6 ай бұрын
You are obvoiusly and rightly so, very proud of your son. Good job you two!
@KimK315 6 ай бұрын
I would love to see a review of the Lutheran Study Bible. Also, your son is adorable and you have every right to be super proud of him, as I'm sure you are!
@DaleWes 6 ай бұрын
Yes! I would love Matt to review TLSB!
@byFaithJustified 6 ай бұрын
Love your videos. I'm a Reformed Guy in the Anglican tradition. Your son is an encouragement. Bravo young man. Glory to God for your raising Dad.
@tybutton1957 6 ай бұрын
Just wanted to thank you again. I spent this year in the Ancient Faith CSB bible you reviewed last year. It has genuinely helped my growth and helped me significantly in my planning for Sunday School Class. I can't wait to watch this and pick out next year's study bible. Thanks again Matt, your work has a real impact on people!
@bradmoules5389 2 ай бұрын
Great reviews thanks Matt! You should be proud of your son too. Well done
@firedingo5 6 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps for this Matt. Love the way you do these videos and ive definitely shared them with people at my church including my minister as a way to just see the bigger picture and think a bit more about why they like their bibles, whats good in a bible and whos doing what currently.
@Running_with_Faith 6 ай бұрын
I can only say that I loved seeing and hearing from your son. He's got great insight and loved his opinions on these lovely bibles. I've always enjoyed your videos when you rate the bibles but you really outdid yourself on these. Thank you so much as these videos really do help me in deciding which bible to purchase or not to purchase. God bless you and your family ~ Merry Christmas.
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The little guy and I had a lot of fun making this together.
@goofygrandlouis6296 3 ай бұрын
The hair distribution is quite different between the 2, though 😄 One is hairy on the arms, the other on the head. 🤪
@michaelboucher3100 5 ай бұрын
That would be the most adorable side kick in KZfaq history lol. The facial expressions and obvious interest are awesome. Great reviews and information as well.
@esmereldakaffeeklatch8812 6 ай бұрын
Another Catholic thanking you for including us and giving that NABRE the drubbing it deserved. Good for you for recognizing that the notes aren’t even really Catholic! The Ignatius Study Bible’s OT books are available in single volumes, they just haven’t been published in a single volume yet. Another upvote for taking a look at the Great Adventure Bible.
@pambonbrake2230 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your time on this!
@JoisonRaj_Joicy 6 ай бұрын
Try 1. The Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Ignatius Edition; 2. Word on Fire Bibles The Pentateuch Volume 1, 2 and 3, The Gospel Volume 1 and Acts, Letters, and Revelation Volume 2; 3. Great Adventure Bible by Ascension Presents; 4. Divine Mercy Catholic Bible by Ascension Presents; and 5. Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Old and New Testament.😄🤝
@cat-ly8jb 6 ай бұрын
As a Catholic, I love your honest yet respectful approach to the Catholic Church. Not many Protestants out there ask questions and, instead, just make unfair assumptions. Keep up the great work brother!
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you saying that, and for what it's worth in the interest of mutual understanding, we feel the exact same way about most of our interactions with Catholics. The people who speak the loudest on these questions tend to be the most abrasive.
@matthewweston643 6 ай бұрын
You might consider the Orthodox Study Bible. Not fancy. But gives a uniquely different perspective. Often straying from ALL Western interpretation of the text. Both Catholics and Protestants sometimes don't recall that we share a common Augustinian interpretation. But in the East there are many completely different interpretations.
@marmeemarch7080 2 ай бұрын
I second this! Although apparently, this has been controversial among some Eastern Orthodox.
@pambonbrake2230 6 ай бұрын
What nice little helper! Great reviews!
@WilliamPotting 5 ай бұрын
Love your content. Can you do a review of the Orthodox Study Bible?
@TakFyrir 6 ай бұрын
Love this review. I have a previous recommendation on my nightstand still waiting to be started.
@CamGaylor 6 ай бұрын
I actually use to have that same catholic study bible i read about 70 percent of it all the way through and over and over again i was taken aback by how secular the notes were in that bible. I actually ended up throwing it in the garbage because i didnt want to sell it or give it away because i was afraid sombody might actually read it. Im not catholic but at that time in my life i was considering it.
@nicholasshaler7442 6 ай бұрын
Please be assured than many Catholics have had very similar reactions to this same work of heresy. The Ignatius Press Bible or the Haydock Commentary are far better works of Catholic scholarship.
@Bc232klm 6 ай бұрын
Lol, I throw away all bibles I find 🤣
@heidihouseholder727 5 ай бұрын
❤🙏💕 Love everything about the reviews and the interaction with your son!
@user-uq2rr4xt9g 6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, the Oxford "catholic" Study Bible is one of the modern "catholic" interpretations that has no real roots in actual Catholic teachings. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is much better. Also, many "Scholars" propose what the Church should say or should have said. Instead of what the Catholic Church has traditionally held. Toss that one out.
@nicholasshaler7442 6 ай бұрын
I commented on his last video, and he mentioned that the Ignatius Press Bible is the one that he forgot, but that he generally liked it, though disagreeing with its more explicitly Catholic parts.
@billmartin3561 6 ай бұрын
I also endorse the Ignatius Catholic study Bible. Great commentary plus thick pages for note-taking and color pencil highlighting 👍🏻
@WittgensteinsBeetle 6 ай бұрын
And yet the Bishop of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton advises audiences (clergy and laity) to pick up the Catholic Study Bible frequently.
@frisco61 6 ай бұрын
@@highviewbarbell Neither does the USCCB, which commissioned that translation to be used in the United States. That’s not the point. The NASB is a lousy translation and even worse footnotes. The RSVCE which the Ignatius Study Bible uses if far superior, very literal, used by majority of orthodox Catholic scholars.
@highviewbarbell 6 ай бұрын
@@frisco61 why would Orthodox Catholics use a Roman Catholic source? I believe we use the Orthodox study bible
@lornathesewist 6 ай бұрын
Learnt alot in both part 1&2 Thank you for the reviews I've never seen chronological Bibles sold in Kenya, will see if I can source for one, seems like it'll be interesting Love that you did this with your son He knows so much 😊
@janmulroy 5 ай бұрын
I love this review and your son’s participation is the best❤
@pambonbrake2230 6 ай бұрын
Great reviews. I will use this information!!!!
@tr1084 6 ай бұрын
If you want a good Catholic study bible, try the Didache Bible or the Ignatius Catholic New Testament Study Bible. The latter has the most in-depth notes but as the name implies, it's NT only, and it's already massive. The Didache Bible is the full Bible and has footnotes for every single passage and often cross-references with the Catechism, Church fathers, etc. I have and use both.
@henryfrobom1075 6 ай бұрын
As a Catholic, I've heard similar feelings from faithful Catholics about the Catholic Study Bible, I would recommend the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (NT) as well and/or the Great Adventure Catholic Bible
@rayvanee277 6 ай бұрын
Great adventure is amazing
@user-rb7cr4me8t 5 ай бұрын
@@rayvanee277Agree!
@catholicguy1073 5 ай бұрын
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@rustydowd879 3 ай бұрын
I have the Ignatius NT. It has great notes.
@user-rb7cr4me8t 3 ай бұрын
Totally agree! I use both Ignatius and Great Adventure. Hoping to have an Ignatius OT before long.
@NatalieMoore-cf4zt 6 ай бұрын
Looking for my first study Bible right now. I appreciate your reviews. Thank you. I have been carrying a devotional Bible but am curious about learning more. Your son is a very bright young man!
@stephenhughes1834 6 ай бұрын
This description of that Catholic study Bible does is my experience of a Catholic university’s theology program. They treated historical critical method as the only way to read scripture academically and it was disgusting to me then and now.
@jcook1701 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. This was well worth the time. Thorough review of current selections. Objective rubric for evaluation and fair assessments. Your candor with the Oxford edition affirms your objectivity. Finally, you are an inspirational role model for father-son dynamics. Kudos to the man-child for his answer to the Matthew question. Be proud, dad. Blessings and Merry Christmas.
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
What a wonderful comment! Thank you for taking the time to write it, and for the encouragement in general.
@goofygrandlouis6296 3 ай бұрын
I'm surprised some Americans still like books ! I was sure y'all were hooked on the Kardashians. Mmmh, I must say I'm pleasantly surprised. 🤔
@jenniferlawrence1372 6 ай бұрын
Guy who buys 2,000 year old coins quizzes son on why the Archeology Study Bible is his favorite.
@windpeoples 6 ай бұрын
I congratulate you on hiring an assistance. He was a great asset to this video!
@actsapologist1991 6 ай бұрын
I have been teaching a Bible study at my parish for years using the Ignatius Study New Testament. That's the one to use.
@jsharp3165 6 ай бұрын
Do you know if Scott Hahn is currently working on the OT to complete the Ignatius?
@actsapologist1991 6 ай бұрын
@@jsharp3165 : They've been working on it for years and years. I hope to see it in my lifetime.
@jacobheatherington 6 ай бұрын
@@jsharp3165 The OT has been text-complete for years. A combination of Ignatius Press being slow and some (local? USCCB?) office taking forever to approve a couple of final essays is the source of the holdup.
@Forester- 6 ай бұрын
@@jsharp3165I emailed Ignatius Press earlier this year and they said they were hoping it would be out next year but its been delayed so many times there's no way to be sure. I also heard the other day that Dr. Matthew Thomas had written the introduction to Maccabees a while back. They've been working on it for a while but we just have no idea when it's coming out
@CloutDigital 6 ай бұрын
I just purchased that chronological study bible in preparation for my year long chronological bible reading next year. Appreciate you bringing that to my attention! Will need to contribute to the patreon to show my appreciation 😅
@wifemommamak 6 ай бұрын
Thats what I did this year! Its been a great experience. 😊
@natashapink 6 ай бұрын
Awesome informational video!
@Fruit17-ip4vl 2 ай бұрын
Matt! Great Review! Your beautiful son stole the show!😎✝️ You have done a great job with this wonderful young man! Good for you! I have a few of these bibles as well! May you continue to bless others with your channel! ✝️😇🙏🏼😎
@CarterLeachFilm 6 ай бұрын
So heart warming to see your sons heart for the Lord and His word. I am getting married in May and look forward to raising my future children in the Lord like you did! Blessings!
@jpotter2086 2 ай бұрын
Whew, found pt. 2, what a relief :D
@kennethwilliams7522 6 ай бұрын
Matt, new subscriber here. I'm a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows in St. Louis and youtube led me to your channel. I so much pray for your mission of convictional unity. I have been a lifelong learner and supporter of ecumenism. I'm getting on in years, but know you are in my prayers.
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Kenneth; I love that church! And thank you for praying for me; it means a lot.
@alexpietsch7997 6 ай бұрын
That "Catholic" study Bible he accidentally ordered seems like its on Rev. Kim's desk at the Unitarian Universalist church
@pearlsandsocks5605 6 ай бұрын
You showed up in my for you feed. I like what I see here BUT I'm subbing because of that man child. His smile kept me looking and his knowledge made me hit sub.
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
He and I just celebrated with a high five over lunch.
@pearlsandsocks5605 6 ай бұрын
LUNCH? What time zone are y'all in? It's 7:45 AM here, lol. I really like you and your kid. Looking forward to exploring the channel.@@MattWhitmanTMBH
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
@pearlsandsocks5605 lol, fair enough. We're visiting and filming churches in Italy this week.
@ImHavinaHoot 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for more great content. You and your son are adorable! I love the Great Adventure Study Bible and the timeline created by Jeff Cavins - highly recommended Catholic study Bible. Have you considered adding an Orthodox Study Bible to your repertoire?
@bouseuxlatache4140 6 ай бұрын
i haven't had time to watch this episode for the last 3 weeks. I wasn't disappointed. Thank you and your son for so much hard work to shed light on the Sacred Book. God bless
@JurkusMartynas 6 ай бұрын
You should check out Bishop Barron's Word on Fire Bible series. Those are great. Only three tomes are finished and on sale (The Gospels, Letters and Torah). Other parts of the Bible coming out later.
@eyema_pierat8993 6 ай бұрын
What an awesome younge man you have the privelege to be the father of. I also think highly of his father! Haha! Thanks for the content you produce. Not that your vids are the only reason, but they have been a significant influence in having me buy a bible recently and attending my first mass in a persuit of returning to my faith in nearly 60 years (I'm catholic - obviously I guess). Bless you and your family and best wishes for Christmas and next year.
@MattWhitmanTMBH 6 ай бұрын
That's encouraging to hear on a lot of levels. Thank you for the comment.
@Bc232klm 6 ай бұрын
You should value truth over faith.
@sanskritprayers 2 ай бұрын
@Bc232klm truth is sometimes a tricky thing, particularly in the rigor of science, in the furtherance of the grand-daddy "objectively" studying reality that is Physics. Often, whenever someone in Physics thought he'd discovered "truth," it turned out to be a very different thing than he'd initially conjectured it to be. So ... "truth"? It's partially interpretive sometimes, is sometimes mistaken, and is sometimes a little dangerous to serve as a foundation for one's argument. Some things that we accept as "true" might in fact actually be, but the things that are tend to be simple, granular, discrete and strictly speaking, empirical or sequential (eg this came before that). So .. I am wondering what might be the "truth" to which you may refer?
@kayplennert1806 2 ай бұрын
Is there a place we can see all the graphics? My son and I are wanting to get deeper into 'The Word'. Your breakdowns would help us gather the study Bibles that would help us grow in faith in a very intentional way. Thank you for your work. Blessings to you and yours.
@larrym.johnson9219 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt I agree with you. orthodox Catholic here. Scott Hahn a few years ago published a Catholic Bible Dictionary I have it in my library of books and I recommended it. Thank you🔥🤟🙏⛪👨👩👧👦🇺🇸
@NateSelof 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@tbjpersonal 6 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for finally saying what I've been thinking about the "Q document" stuff! I've been going through my masters of Theology and keep asking "okay... and what evidence do you have of this as apposed to the affirmation by the earliest church fathers?"
@Walkwithchristus 6 ай бұрын
Hi Matt I just came across your Channel and love it. Thank you for your service. Have you ever heard about the Assyrian or thought to make a video about the assyrian Church.
@GraceFaith13 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reviews and your ministry. Your son steals the podcast! You mentioned that the ESV Archaeology Study Bible by Crossway is in the middle of the pack, so which archaeology study bible(s) would you place at the top?
@danbessey7358 Ай бұрын
Hey Matt, thanks so much for the content on these study Bibles. In your experience, have you seen some that are in a larger print? I am looking for a study Bible that I can easily read. Do you have any recommendations on this? Thanks.
@jasonmalstrom1043 6 ай бұрын
Due to your review last year, I've been making my way through the Ancient Faith Study Bible and really enjoying it. My plan is move next to the Enduring Voices Study Bible you also reviewed. I guess the Church History Study Bible will be after that. Hopefully I can get to it before you review more study Bibles.
@johnmcafee6140 6 ай бұрын
I bought the Ancient Faith Study Bible on Matt's video recommendation as well. Before that I primarily used the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible so going from that to the Ancient Faith Study Bible was very interesting. I may have to pick up the Enduring Voices Study Bible to continue the journey.
@colbymcconnell5592 6 ай бұрын
Interesting perspective on the Catholic Study Bible. I would be interested in your opinion on the Harper Collins / New Annotated Oxford Study Bibles. I have been looking for good and fair critical biblical scholarship to better understand the text, and those two are often highly recommended. What are your thoughts?
@kakelso 6 ай бұрын
I bought the Church History Study Bible about a year ago, and I've loved it! I'm glad you highlighted it. However, I really want that Archaeology Study Bible!
@frankchurch1011 6 ай бұрын
I’m catholic and I couldn’t agree with you more. The nab is the official bible used for the mass. For correspondence , study and for all official documents the church uses the RSV. The nab is the worst bible I’ve ever read. Keep up the good work; I get a lot out of your channel.
@Forester- 6 ай бұрын
Its pretty sad that they put all this work into the NAB and read it during Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours but almost no Catholic actually prefers it. I like the RSV myself and I honestly don't think I've heard a single Catholic bible scholar or theologian say they prefer the NAB.
@anycyclopedia 6 ай бұрын
I agree, even KJV and NRSV are better than NAB.
@KimtheElder 6 ай бұрын
Your son! 🤗 My mommy-heart is dancing with delight over here! That smile and intelligence. I know you’re proud. Well done mom and dad 👏 Actually, I ordered the Ancient Faith Bible and saved the other to my wish list. If your affiliate is set up, I think you’ll still get credit as I started with your link first 👍 Great reviews. Very much appreciated.
@JesseDLC 6 ай бұрын
I'm Catholic and I too own a copy of that Oxford edition. I got it primarily because I think the translation (NABRE) of the Old Testament is much improved from the previous edition (NAB). But as far as the notes go, I agree with you 100%. It relies too heavily on the critical methods and is too skeptical about the text. I typically don't use study Bibles anymore because they tend to rely too much on historical criticism. For my money, commentaries are better because they allow for fuller explanations of the text by examining the actual meanings while still providing some textual insights but rarely, if ever, to the degree of most Study Bibles.
@aprilstark8887 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kmrbsc 6 ай бұрын
OK - I am a 'cradle' Catholic. I must admit that I have not studied the Bible as I should have, or perhaps better said hardly at all. This unusual "Catholic" bible is pretty different than anything I have ever read or heard preached in any one of the many, many different Catholic Churches that I have frequented over the past 6 decades. Thanks for the level-headed analysis!! I am a loyal fan and have pass your site on to friends and family.
@OrlovYan 6 ай бұрын
I understand your criticism of the Catholic Study Bible, and it's clearly not made for you, and I agree that it might not show a high view of scripture that might befit most Catholics, but I don't think it's right to dismiss its critical view as simple "18th-19th century" theology that was popular at the time and now can be dismissed. It's the point of view that scholars from both history, religious studies and archaeology in various institutions hold, some of them religious as well and others hold great respect to the text even if not viewing it in the same way you do. Ironically, I think I will want to check it out and give it a fair shake based on your review, but I do appreciate the honesty in approaching your views and in showing the contents of the book, even if you disagree with it!
@hastyscorpion 6 ай бұрын
I think his point was there is a very concerning casual dismissal of arguments that scholars much more contemporary to the events held and is not representative of the Current theology of the Catholic Church. Also just would want to push back on the a lot of people hold these views so they must be good. Yes many scholars hold these views but these views generally come from people that start with the underlying assumption that the Bible is not the word of God and that anything supernatural must be automatically dismissed. If you come from that starting point, you end up with a whole different set of conclusions. Science deals in the quantifiable. By definition the supernatural can not be quantified. So yes while "people do hold these beliefs" it's not the type of people hold to the very most core assumptions of the Christian faith and there for is not particularly useful as a study Bible. It's not the entertaining of these ideas that is the problem. The Bible can stand up to criticism. It's the casual dismissal of the traditional readings that don't align at all with Catholic Theology.
@bluecomb5376 6 ай бұрын
Matt, have you checked out the Great Adventure Bible by Ascension Presents? Worth looking at for SURE
@khas684 6 ай бұрын
Have you reviewed the New Oxford Annotated Bible? or Harper Collins study bible?
@KCGADUDE 6 ай бұрын
Just ordered the ESV Archaeology Study Bible. Thanks! It will really help with your upcoming Nehemiah series!
@CamGaylor 6 ай бұрын
you will love it. I have one and its great
@KCGADUDE 6 ай бұрын
Matt, thanks for inspiring us to learn more about God. I brought my new ESV Archaeology Study Bible to my men's group this morning. The discussion 1 of Chronicles was richer from this resource you reviewed. Notice, I did not say "recommended". Just like your podcasts, you present the information with as much detail and context as possible, without a sales pitch. Then you let us decide. I just ordered 3 more Bibles for guys in my group. Don't worry about view counts and algorithms. Just know you are making a difference and inspiring people to know God.
@lisandraa8492 6 ай бұрын
What do you think about the great adventure bible?
@dirkkruger9572 5 ай бұрын
Hi, Matt dont where to ask this question or if you would see it, have you ever reviewed the Dake's Bible, and if not would it be possible? Thanks Dirk
@drewhugginsmusic423 6 ай бұрын
You got the student version of the Reformation Study Bible, if you were to get to the full version, you would indeed get very reformed articles. You’ll even see the reformed standards in the back. The full version isn’t restrained at all.
@cwb0002 6 ай бұрын
If you were going to buy just one. Ancient Faith SB vs. Church History SB, which one would you choose?
@binx4things 6 ай бұрын
Hello, maybe I am missing the link but what Bible is at 34:00 ? Thank you. 🙏🏽
@esmereldakaffeeklatch8812 6 ай бұрын
What is the illustrated Bible you show us at 34:04 ?
@diannhall7564 6 ай бұрын
How old is your “boy”? (Since I don’t know his name). Loved his contributions 😊
@Voodoofairy88 Ай бұрын
Your thoughts on the Oxford Catholic Study Bible 3rd Edition made me go look at what ones I have. They're Oxford's but they're the Personal Study Editions, 2nd & 3rd Edition. I haven't used the 3rd Edition yet, because I just got it, but I hope it's NOT a repeat of that one!!
@chloemartel9927 6 ай бұрын
I am proud of your son also!
@RomanPhilosopher 6 ай бұрын
Have you reviewed the NRSV-UE yet?
@davidspalding1195 6 ай бұрын
I’d love if you could get the affiliate link figured out so I can give the cooperation of Amazon most of my money but also get you a few cents
@highviewbarbell 6 ай бұрын
Orthodox Study Bible?
@Ben-kh7wh 6 ай бұрын
Hey Matt would you be able to review the Word on Fire Bible?
@congaronbo 6 ай бұрын
I'd like to hear your take on the complete Jewish study bible.
@kingdomm88 6 ай бұрын
I like the NET full notes bible.
@Out-to-Pastor 6 ай бұрын
Have yall reviewed the Smugglers Bible from the voice of the martyrs?
@corneleggberry4167 6 ай бұрын
This is very interesting
@katerinapeklenk1269 5 ай бұрын
The women's ministry at our church is currently going through the latest edition of Experiencing God. I now know you talked about the study Bible in the last video, but this was an interesting surprise to hear about in this one (I didn't watch the first one when I first posted this comment XD)
@eeneemeenee6236 6 ай бұрын
I'm a bit too slow a reader for study Bibles... I currently read the Saint Benedict Press New American Bible (Catholic edition). It's purpose seems to be to immerse me in the Word, giving explanations only of text that is hard to understand without greater context (i.e. cross-references from other parts of the Bible or history). I am also pretty interested in that last Protestant Bible (crossway, church history) you showed. That's such a cool concept to quote such people. A well done video. Cheers and God bless.
@eileenmurphy2019 6 ай бұрын
I have the Catholic scripture Study bible, glad I don't have the other. Thanks for the reviews.
@heathersheartco 6 ай бұрын
I have the paperback version of that NKJV study Bible from Thomas Nelson and I had to buy some cheapy reader glasses for Grocery Outlet. But I like it for the extra information.
@dloveofgod8269 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your reviews Matt! I do like the archeology study Bible. Very surprised by the Catholic Bible & what you're reading by a commentary in it doesn't even sound like the person was even a Christian. Being born & raised Catholic living as a protestant for 40 years returned to Catholicism now in my 70s will say disappointed in that Bible. Loving yoir reviews. Always inspired & blessed by your son's smiles & understanding. Blessings to you and yours 💕. 🙏
@NoTrashInHeaven 5 ай бұрын
Fun and excellent reviews, thanks! Enjoyed & appreciated you both ❤
@nottiredofwinning3736 6 ай бұрын
The Great Adventure Catholic Bible - by Ascension Press - I will keep recommending it until you check it out!
@MyMinistrees4All 4 ай бұрын
have you considered the Andrews Study Bible?
@jkuhlmannkuhlmann9742 6 ай бұрын
I recommend the Lutheran Study Bible by CPH.
@ChristinaBobina27 6 ай бұрын
@Matt Whitman can I ask if you’ve checked out the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible? I’m not Catholic, I’m Orthodox (with a non-denominational/Evangelical background) and I’m enjoying reading this Bible.
@marmeemarch7080 2 ай бұрын
What do you think of the Orthodox Study Bible?
@ChristinaBobina27 2 ай бұрын
@@marmeemarch7080 I like it but I don’t think they were able to include quite as many study notes because of various reasons. The OSB Is a workhorse that is kind of plain, enabling parishes to also use it as the copy they read from in services as well. I think a lot of Orthodox don’t go for all the detailed charts and notes that some of the bigger Bibles have and instead prefer to read a commentary written by Church Fathers. The OSB does have some beautiful glossy icon prints and helpful articles, but I like having lots of study notes.
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