The first part of my review of the New Oxford Annotated Bible, 4th Edition (hereafter NOAB4) will focus more on appearance than on content.
Here is a picture of the 3rd and 4th editions. The 4th edition is on top.
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NOAB3 |
NOAB4 |
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| Pages | 2432 | 2480 |
| Dimensions | 9.3×6.8×2.1 | 9.3×6.9×1.9 |
| Page Numbering | Page numbering varies depending on the section: [785 Hebrew Bible] or [257 New Testament]. | Page numbering is sequential and consistent throughout: Hebrew Bible | 613 or New Testament | 2067. |
Misc cosmetic changes:
- The print of the NOAB4 is smaller than the print in the NOAB3.
I like the change made in the numbering of pages. The page numbering in the NAOB3 didn’t make much sense. Concerning the font size, the smaller print of the NAOB4 hasn’t really bothered me. I like that the NAOB4 is a little thinner than the NAOB3. I used the NAOB3 during seminary, and it was a beast to lug to and from class. All in all, I approve of the cosmetic changes.
My next post will look at the content of the NOAB4.
#1 by Polycarp on July 13, 2010 – 7:26 pm
I don't much care for the old numbering system as well.
#2 by Craig Falvo on July 13, 2010 – 7:34 pm
I'm OCD enough that it bothered me…a lot.
#3 by Polycarp on July 13, 2010 – 7:41 pm
I can only imagine.. I guess I see it as splitting of the Canon, needlessly, and it bothers me somewhat to see it on paper. Amos 908 Matthew 1.
#4 by Nathan Stitt on July 15, 2010 – 1:45 pm
Hmmm. I have always regretted not buying the 3rd edition, and now I am glad I waited. I think I'll order a copy of this today.
#5 by Joe on November 22, 2010 – 5:10 pm
Question: does the 4th edition still come with Maccabees 3 and 4 (basically, all the books included in the 3rd edition)? Thank you.
I really want a scholarly bible and I have been searching for one for so long which contains all the books apoc/deutr…
Thank you so much.