Edited by cyrus ingerson scofield, the scofield reference bible was published by the oxford university press and became known to many as a handbook of fundamental theology. Schuyler english, who had already edited the pilgrim bible, a student bible based on the scofield reference bible, to serve as chair of a revision committee. In 1967, oxford university press published a revision of the scofield bible with a slightly modernized kjv text, and a muting of some of the tenets of scofield s. The scofield reference bible contains very brief commentary, often consisting of no more than a few sentences and. The 1909 and 1917 editions of the scofield reference bible do not change the text. Since the death of its original author and namesake, the scofield reference bible has gone through several editions. Unfollow scofield reference bible to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Review the classic king james study bible by c i scofield 1909 edition wrightly dividing in it. Holy bible scofield reference edition new and improved edition by rev c. This bible edition, named the scofield reference bible, was published by the oxford university press in 1909, followed by revised editions in 1917 and. Jan 02, 2020 the scofield reference bible, first published in 1909, was immensely popular among conservative protestants in the twentieth century and is still in print today and available in eight languages. The old scofield study bible features the original 1917 notes and references in a centercolumn format. Old scofield study bible classic edition 1917 notes. For over 90 years people have relied on this reference work in their daily study of gods word.
Holy bible scofield reference edition new improved oxford. Many bibles have footnotes with crossreferences or very brief notes that may clarify the definition of a word, but a study bible has much more extens. Read the essay, the centennial of the scofield study bible 19092009, by paul s. Scofield s intent was to provide a concise but complete tool that would meet the need of someone just beginning to read the bible and it has helped a lot of people to understand the bible very well. It is still held in esteem and continues to be relevant and useful among christians. It is therefore of the utmost moment that the books be studied in the light of their distinctive themes. New scofield reference bible hardcover june 1, 1967 by c. The scofield reference bible 1909 edition 1404 pages rare. Genesis, for instance, is the book of beginningsthe seed. Scofield reference notes, 1917 edition scofield bible book name chapters in the book. The original scofield reference bible is the classic dispensational study bible created by c. Therefore the nsrb of 1967 is not a scofield bible and it is not a kjv. The standard sized full feature study bible, 1917 red letter edition.
The scofield reference bible was published with the aim of helping students understand the text of the bible when the. Much of the study and final drafts were completed in the home of john pirie, greyshingles, in long island, ny. The scofield reference bible was the first of its kindan annotated bible designed to aid the reader in understanding the text. Whats the beef with the scofield study bible baptist. Scofield reference for sale antique bibles for sale. The old scofield study bible kjv classic edition with 1917 notes. The scofield reference bible is a valuable study tool for many in their daily.
Scofields intent was to provide a concise but complete tool that would meet the need of someone just beginning to read the bible. Editions for study bible kjv scofield reference bible. Scofield in 1909, complete with the features he added in 1917. The scofield reference bible is one of the most influential bibles of the twentieth century. Scofield, whose reference bible was first published in 1909 added material and published another edition in 1917. The heo scofield reference bible 9 meetings of the editorial board were held in november, 1961. The kjv old scofield study bible classic edition is a fullfeatured scofield study bible at an amazing price. Antique torah king james bible vintage bible leather bible rare bible judaica scofield bible scofield reference scofield oxford scofield edition scofield leather scofield holy scofield press.
For many people, the scofield reference bible now called the scofield study bible 1917 edition. In the present edition of the bible these are fully shown in the introductions and divisions. J w dilley history of the scofield mine disaster concise account first edition. Based on the scofield reference bible by charles h. Scofield s classic commentary and notes with kjv bible. This monumental work received worldwide recognition. Scofield edition for sale collectible bibles for sale. The old scofield study bible, kjv, large print edition black genuine leather. The riches of the old scofield study system and references have guided students of the word for over a century. Editions of study bible kjv scofield reference bible by anonymous. Authorized version, with a new system of connected topical references to all the greater themes of scripture, with annotations, revised marginal renderings, summaries, definitions, and index. The publishers justification for a new edition is that dr. In 1967 oxford issued an edition the new scofield reference bible which had changes and corrections to the footnotes and used a modified av text.
It is a fantastic reference bible with great insights into each chapter of the bible. The scofield reference bible is a widely circulated study bible edited and annotated by the american bible student cyrus i. The publication of this bible edition was not heralded as a great event. Published by oxford university press and containing the entire text of the traditional, protestant king james version, it first appeared in 1909 and was revised by the author in 1917. Scofields, one of americas preeminent dispensationalist theologians, magnum opus. Scofield, book introductions with info on authorship, theme, dates, concordance, crossreferencing system, topical index to scofield s annotations, twocolumn text with centercolumn. Oxford university press subsequently invited scofield to serve as editorinchief of its tercentenary edition of the king james bible, published in 1911, three hundred years after its original publication. This bible edition, named the scofield reference bible, was published by the oxford university press in 1909, followed by revised editions in 1917 and 1967. Authorized version, with a new system of connected topical references to all the greater themes of scripture. Very hard bible to find in first edition, very rare. Printed by eaton and mains new york usa this holy bible containing the old and new testaments with a new system of connected topical references to all the greater themes of scripture, with annotations, revised marginal renderings, summaries, definitions and index. Scofield reference bible notes for android free download.
Scofield reference notes 1917 edition bible study tools. Scofields intent was to provide a concise but complete tool that would meet the need of someone just beginning to read the bible and it has helped a lot of people to understand the bible very well. Review the thompson chain reference study bible 4th edition genuine leather duration. Old scofield study bible classic edition, kjv, bonded leather burgundy. This edition contains only scofields notes on the bible. He was an especially important voice behind the spread of. The holy bible, containing the old and new testaments. Cyrus scofield, the bibles editor, was a relatively wellknown american minister and biblestudy author at the turn of the century. Considered a masterpiece at the time of its publication in 1909, the scofield reference bible was c. The history of the scofield reference bible christian forums.
It met subsequently on november 22, 1963 to consider publication plans and goals. Nook published in 2011, kindle edition, 0195278674 leather. The scofield reference bible the holy bible containing the old and new testaments authorized version with a new system of corrected topical references to all the greater themes of scripture, with annotations, revised marginal renderings, summaries, definitions, and index to which are added helps at hard places, explanations of seeming. The handy pocket old scofield bible is available once more. These modifications, some marked and some unmarked, were made in the av text of that bible, resulting in many fundamentalists and kjvonly people objecting to the tampering with the av text. Old scofield notes with large print, a great combination.
The old scofield study bible, kjv, classic edition free. The scofield reference bible, first published in 1909, was immensely popular among conservative protestants in the twentieth century and is still in print today and available in eight languages. The old scofield study bible, kjv, classic edition free pdf. The origins of the scofield reference bible plymouth. On january 12, 1909, the oxford university press announced the publication of a new bible edition, with references and footnotes, as well as new paragraphing, entitled the scofield reference bible. Oxford university press, american branch, 1909 62 pages. Apr 25, 2018 frowde expressed a great deal of interest in the reference bible, and the press printed the first edition of the bible in 1909. Scofield, is the premiere dispensationalism study bible. But it is an authors preogative to alter his own works, but that certainly does not give others, more than 45 years after his death, a blank check to make alterations. I have enjoyed reading the scofield study bible many years ago. The scofield reference bible is a widely circulated study bible edited and annotated by the. It was originally published in 1909 by oxford university press, with a second edition published in 1917. After nearly forty years, the new and improved edition was ready for revision. The 1917 scofield reference bible notes are now in the public domain, and the bible is consistently the best selling edition of the scofield bible in the united kingdom and ireland.
This edition of the bible first appeared in 1909, and was revised in 1917. Scofield bible for sale collectible bibles for sale. Kjv old scofield study bible, large print, bonded leather. Cyrus scofield, the bible s editor, was a relatively wellknown american minister and biblestudy author at the turn of the century. Scofield, which popularized dispensationalism at the beginning of the 20th century. Scofield wide margin in buttery soft lambskin leather and red letter text. Recent editions of the kjv scofield study bible have moved the textual changes made in 1967 to the margin. Frowde expressed a great deal of interest in the reference bible, and the press printed the first edition of the bible in 1909. Massive prozionist notes were added to the 1967 edition, and some of scofields most significant notes from the. Morgan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Study bible kjv scofield reference bible by anonymous. Scofield s timehonored study system, with book introductions, center column.
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