The Orthodox Study Bible (NKJV)

xviii, 1822 pp. Color maps follow text. Color plates. Prepared under the auspices of the Academic Community of St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology, Elk Grove, California. Fr. Jack Norman Sparks, Ph.D., Dean. Orthodox Christianity is the face of ancient Christianity to the modern world and embraces the second largest body of Christians in the world. In this first of its kind study Bible, the Bible is presented with commentary from the ancient Christian perspective that speaks to those Christians who seek a deeper experience of the roots of their faith. Features include: Old Testament newly translated from the Greek text of the Septuagint, including the Deuterocanon; New Testament from the New King James Version; Commentary drawn from the early Church Christians; Easy to Locate liturgical readings; Book Introductions and Outlines; Subject Index; Full color Icons; Full color Maps; 9.5 point type size.