I'm so glad you got the chance to review these bibles and can show others the quality of this edition. I bought the first edition a couple years ago. Love the translation! Only negative to spreading the word about it was its confusing 'study' title. I happened to visit their website last year, and saw the Tosca cowhide option. They didnt have color choices at that time, but am really enjoying the red one I received. The text block matches the old version exactly, same pages and same position. There is a full list of changes on their website, but its mostly added footnotes. I also agree with you that the footnotes are one of my favorite parts of this translation. I highly recommend this Bible.
Hi Tim! As always another great Bible review!! Thanks! I bought the Berean Study Bible first and love it, but think it’s a bit to wide in size and floppy which I don’t really care for floppy Bibles. So I bought the Burgundy bonded leather Berean standard Bible and it’s much nicer!!! I love it!! Easier to hold, nicer cover and gold gilt edges with 3 gold ribbons! I love the standard version and really love the Berean translation. The layout is fantastic and easy on the eyes. Thanks for your awesome review. God bless
Good video. I really like the BSB. But the 2nd edition is still pretty big. Too big, to me, for everyday carry. Wish they had come out with a large print personal size with a font size of about 11.25 that many publishers seem to be able to do. Hope you're doing well, Tim!
I just saw on their website that they sell just the text blocks for custom binding, but I can't find any footage or pictures of one of those online. I'm considering doing my own custom binding project for it but $25 is a bit much for what's basically an experiment without being able to see exactly what I would be working with I'm also planning on taking advantage of their generous personal printing policy to make myself a little bind-up of 1, 2, and 3rd John in a custom layout with both personal study note and sermon note spaces in it since that's what my church is going through right now. BIG respect for their copyright policy
I'll stick with the original, larger-print version! Since this is a second edition, are there any differences in the text itself from the original? Or was this simply done to get the name changed from "Berean Study Bible" to "Berean Standard Bible"? Thanks for the review!
There were some minor changes to text and footnotes, few enough that I understand that the verses and page numbers match between the two editions. They've also released an online draft of an edition based on the Majority Greek text. It can be found on Bible Hub or by a search for "Majority Standard Bible" (I can't post address here.). Hopefully it'll have a printed edition soon.
I love my paperback, read budget, NASB 95, but clear package tape can only hold it together for so much longer. This review was really helpful to me; I think I would go with the pew Bible type Berean when I'm for replacement. Thank you very much, Tim, for the info.
Also, even though it's not wide margin, particularly because of the space between paragraphs, there's a good amount of space for notations. I love that it has footnotes, and I think it would be good to shake things up for a while with a different respectable translation.
Yes it is. Berean Standard Bible is the name of the reading/study translation. You can read more about it here: bereanbibles.com/about-berean-study-bible/translation-tiers/
@@AFrischPerspective What made the Bereans different from the Thessalonians, and earnt them the title "noble-minded"? They accepted the Oral teaching of the Church through Paul, and became Christians, accepting the Church as Final Authority. The Thessalonians in contrast, stuck to Bible Alone. The Bereans were Catholic. The Thessalonians were like the Protestants. Peace be with your spirit.
The Berean Standard Bible trafficks in the same blasphemies of the NIV. They use the name Berean as a Trojan Horse to get believers to put their guard down. Let's give the BSB the Philipians Test. Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, DID NOT CONSIDER EQUALITY WITH GOD SOMETHING TO BE GRASPED, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. -BSB Philipians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it NOT ROBBERY be equal with God. But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: -KJV Now when you point this out to Christians, they call you a troublemaker, malcontent, or troll. They imbue your intentions with a jealous and uncharitable spirit. Yet the words speak for themselves. In the KJV version, Jesus is equal with God. The comparison is not robbery. In the BSB, Jesus can not even grasp the concept of equality with God, let alone claim that status. The hot selling point of the BSB is that it is translated from Koine Greek. I don't care it was translated from Aramaic, a lie is a lie. Jesus is equal to God no matter what new bible version teach. The goal of new bible versions is to demote Christ. Once they strip Jesus of his divinity, they move on to the distortion and questioning of his word.
What made the Bereans different from the Thessalonians, and earnt them the title "noble-minded"? They accepted the Oral teaching of the Church through Paul, and became Christians, accepting the Church as Final Authority. The Thessalonians in contrast, stuck to Bible Alone. The Bereans were Catholic. The Thessalonians were like the Protestants. Peace be with your spirit.
Well you obviously haven't read the passage about the Berean Jews, because it's written that they checked what Paul preached against the Scriptures to see if the preaching was true. The result is that they believed, not because they respected Paul a lot, but because they saw that what Paul said was confirmed by Scripture. The reason that the Thessalonian Jews weren't noble-minded, was because they had no interest in checking what Paul preached against the Scriptures, and were only interested in framing him for heresy and blasphemy. But the Scriptures have always been important in establishing truth. This is why Jesus and His apostles kept pointing back to Scripture when preaching, so that people would know that their preaching was not of themselves, but of God.
@@henryodera5726 Yes, I know the Bereans read the Scriptures. But look what they did next (unlike the, Thessalonians). The Bereans gave up their practice of Old Testament "Alone". In addition to their Bible, they accepted the Oral teaching of the Church through Paul, accepting the Church as Final Authority. This is NOT Bible Alone. The early Church was Catholic, not Protestant. As for the Apostles, Christ gave them authority to teach his infallible truth, orally in the first instnace, some of which was later written down. And whilst the Apostles referred to the OT, they taught a multitude of things that were not in the OT. This is further evidence that Christ did not establish a practice of 'Bible As Final Authority' or 'Bible Alone'. Christ's Church was the Final Authority, not an individual running around with a Bible. You should also note, this authority was passed on. For example in 2 Tim. 2:2 we see God’s intention is to transfer authority to successors (here, Paul to Timothy to 3rd to 4th generation). It goes beyond the death of the apostles. And in Acts 1:15-26 we see that the first thing Peter does after Jesus ascends into heaven is implement apostolic succession. Matthias is ordained with full apostolic authority. Now can you show me your apostolic authority in this line of succession?
@@dougy6237 The early Church was neither Catholic nor Protestant. The early Church was started in Jerusalem by Jesus Christ. It is Jesus Christ who said to Peter, "On this rock I will build MY Church". So how can you believe that the church which is called the Roman Catholic church is that same Church? Who made the decision to relocate the centre or headquarters of the Church of Christ from Jerusalem to Rome? And who made the decision to call it Catholic? Can you trace this decision back to any specific apostle?
@@henryodera5726 It is widely held, and certainly not controversial, by scholars Protestant and athiest alike, that Peter went to, and resided in, Rome. Interestingly, Peter writes from Babylon in the NT.
The BSB is a nice translation. I especially like it for Scripture memorization.
Hello dear Brother. I Love your page, and Labours, Praise God!
BSB is my favorite translation! Thanks for the video.
I’m reading the free version on the Bible Hub app right now, & really enjoying it.
I purchased a hardcover edition late last year and I’ve been really impressed. It seems like they have a good operation going!
I'm so glad you got the chance to review these bibles and can show others the quality of this edition. I bought the first edition a couple years ago. Love the translation! Only negative to spreading the word about it was its confusing 'study' title. I happened to visit their website last year, and saw the Tosca cowhide option. They didnt have color choices at that time, but am really enjoying the red one I received. The text block matches the old version exactly, same pages and same position. There is a full list of changes on their website, but its mostly added footnotes. I also agree with you that the footnotes are one of my favorite parts of this translation. I highly recommend this Bible.
Thank you, Brother Tim🌹🌹🌹🌹
I love the BSB translation I have 2 hardbacks and just got a leather edition a few days ago.
Hi Tim! As always another great Bible review!! Thanks!
I bought the Berean Study Bible first and love it, but think it’s a bit to wide in size and floppy which I don’t really care for floppy Bibles.
So I bought the Burgundy bonded leather Berean standard Bible and it’s much nicer!!! I love it!! Easier to hold, nicer cover and gold gilt edges with 3 gold ribbons! I love the standard version and really love the Berean translation. The layout is fantastic and easy on the eyes. Thanks for your awesome review. God bless
Looking forward to their Majority Text edition.
This is a nice backdrop for your videos!
Glad you like it!
Good video. I really like the BSB. But the 2nd edition is still pretty big. Too big, to me, for everyday carry. Wish they had come out with a large print personal size with a font size of about 11.25 that many publishers seem to be able to do. Hope you're doing well, Tim!
Are you planning on doing a review of the Berean Standard Bible Interlinear Edition?
I just saw on their website that they sell just the text blocks for custom binding, but I can't find any footage or pictures of one of those online. I'm considering doing my own custom binding project for it but $25 is a bit much for what's basically an experiment without being able to see exactly what I would be working with
I'm also planning on taking advantage of their generous personal printing policy to make myself a little bind-up of 1, 2, and 3rd John in a custom layout with both personal study note and sermon note spaces in it since that's what my church is going through right now. BIG respect for their copyright policy
I'll stick with the original, larger-print version! Since this is a second edition, are there any differences in the text itself from the original? Or was this simply done to get the name changed from "Berean Study Bible" to "Berean Standard Bible"? Thanks for the review!
There were some minor changes to text and footnotes, few enough that I understand that the verses and page numbers match between the two editions. They've also released an online draft of an edition based on the Majority Greek text. It can be found on Bible Hub or by a search for "Majority Standard Bible" (I can't post address here.). Hopefully it'll have a printed edition soon.
@@sbs8331 Thanks for the info, Stuart!
Is this more of a thought for thought translation Tim? Thank you for the review and comparison.
According to the website, it is near the CSB in translation philosophy.
The BSB website shows it being between the CSB and the ESV.
@@Americanninjaman Thank you
I love my paperback, read budget, NASB 95, but clear package tape can only hold it together for so much longer. This review was really helpful to me; I think I would go with the pew Bible type Berean when I'm for replacement. Thank you very much, Tim, for the info.
Also, even though it's not wide margin, particularly because of the space between paragraphs, there's a good amount of space for notations. I love that it has footnotes, and I think it would be good to shake things up for a while with a different respectable translation.
Also, the 1st edition has 45 gsm paper while the 2nd edition has 39 gsm.
Have you seen the reader’s Bible? I see the .pdf version, but do the .pdf’s look like the printed version?
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Is Berean a distinct translation of the bible?
Yes it is. Berean Standard Bible is the name of the reading/study translation. You can read more about it here: bereanbibles.com/about-berean-study-bible/translation-tiers/
@@AFrischPerspective What made the Bereans different from the Thessalonians, and earnt them the title "noble-minded"? They accepted the Oral teaching of the Church through Paul, and became Christians, accepting the Church as Final Authority. The Thessalonians in contrast, stuck to Bible Alone. The Bereans were Catholic. The Thessalonians were like the Protestants. Peace be with your spirit.
Are the notes the same in both the 1st and 2nd editions?
Does the first edition have cross-references where the second only has footnotes?
They both have cross-references (under certain section headings) and footnotes at the bottom of the page. The format is exactly the same.
@@AFrischPerspective Wonderful, thank you!
do they have a 12 font? 9 is too small
Love it on my phone. Like paper better
$90 ? thats just way too expensive. $25 for Leather and Book tabs and Maps and a bit smaller in size.
I'd love to buy one but the shipping price to Australia is more than the cost of the bible in bonded leather. *sigh* just Aussie things
No red letters? This translation goes way up my priority list!
Oh, to have a wide margin. One day maybe. If youre reading this Berean, please consider publishing a wide magin.
Leather editions don't appear to lay flat in Genesis?
Please comment on what you think of this translation.
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@@AFrischPerspective Thanks!
The Berean Standard Bible trafficks in the same blasphemies of the NIV. They use the name Berean as a Trojan Horse to get believers to put their guard down. Let's give the BSB the Philipians Test.
Philippians 2:5-7
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, DID NOT CONSIDER EQUALITY WITH GOD SOMETHING TO BE GRASPED, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant,
being made in human likeness. -BSB
Philipians 2:5-7
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it NOT ROBBERY be equal with God. But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: -KJV
Now when you point this out to Christians, they call you a troublemaker, malcontent, or troll. They imbue your intentions with a jealous and uncharitable spirit. Yet the words speak for themselves. In the KJV version, Jesus is equal with God. The comparison is not robbery. In the BSB, Jesus can not even grasp the concept of equality with God, let alone claim that status.
The hot selling point of the BSB is that it is translated from Koine Greek. I don't care it was translated from Aramaic, a lie is a lie. Jesus is equal to God no matter what new bible version teach. The goal of new bible versions is to demote Christ. Once they strip Jesus of his divinity, they move on to the distortion and questioning of his word.
What made the Bereans different from the Thessalonians, and earnt them the title "noble-minded"? They accepted the Oral teaching of the Church through Paul, and became Christians, accepting the Church as Final Authority. The Thessalonians in contrast, stuck to Bible Alone. The Bereans were Catholic. The Thessalonians were like the Protestants. Peace be with your spirit.
Well you obviously haven't read the passage about the Berean Jews, because it's written that they checked what Paul preached against the Scriptures to see if the preaching was true. The result is that they believed, not because they respected Paul a lot, but because they saw that what Paul said was confirmed by Scripture.
The reason that the Thessalonian Jews weren't noble-minded, was because they had no interest in checking what Paul preached against the Scriptures, and were only interested in framing him for heresy and blasphemy.
But the Scriptures have always been important in establishing truth. This is why Jesus and His apostles kept pointing back to Scripture when preaching, so that people would know that their preaching was not of themselves, but of God.
@@henryodera5726 Yes, I know the Bereans read the Scriptures. But look what they did next (unlike the, Thessalonians). The Bereans gave up their practice of Old Testament "Alone". In addition to their Bible, they accepted the Oral teaching of the Church through Paul, accepting the Church as Final Authority. This is NOT Bible Alone. The early Church was Catholic, not Protestant.
As for the Apostles, Christ gave them authority to teach his infallible truth, orally in the first instnace, some of which was later written down. And whilst the Apostles referred to the OT, they taught a multitude of things that were not in the OT. This is further evidence that Christ did not establish a practice of 'Bible As Final Authority' or 'Bible Alone'. Christ's Church was the Final Authority, not an individual running around with a Bible.
You should also note, this authority was passed on. For example in 2 Tim. 2:2 we see God’s intention is to transfer authority to successors (here, Paul to Timothy to 3rd to 4th generation). It goes beyond the death of the apostles. And in Acts 1:15-26 we see that the first thing Peter does after Jesus ascends into heaven is implement apostolic succession. Matthias is ordained with full apostolic authority.
Now can you show me your apostolic authority in this line of succession?
@@dougy6237 The early Church was neither Catholic nor Protestant. The early Church was started in Jerusalem by Jesus Christ. It is Jesus Christ who said to Peter, "On this rock I will build MY Church". So how can you believe that the church which is called the Roman Catholic church is that same Church? Who made the decision to relocate the centre or headquarters of the Church of Christ from Jerusalem to Rome? And who made the decision to call it Catholic? Can you trace this decision back to any specific apostle?
@@henryodera5726 That is your opinion. However we are dicussing the Bereans in Acts, and they did not practice Bible Alone. Fact
@@henryodera5726 It is widely held, and certainly not controversial, by scholars Protestant and athiest alike, that Peter went to, and resided in, Rome. Interestingly, Peter writes from Babylon in the NT.