Good content but needs CD to run program

The content is great but the cd has to be in the computer in order to run the program. This means that the cd drive is constantly running to find information. It makes the experience noisy and frustrating. Content is a 10 and software ease of use is a 2. The Oxford software is much easier to use. (Logos Based) I am not sure if I would buy it again or simply buy the book. The included dictionary is a plus though.

Excellent Historic Notes; Language Notes

So far I have just read Mark and Genesis; Never read the Bible before. What got me started was Bruce Feiler's "Walking the Bible" which I also recommend. The historic and language notes are excellent and add a lot of food for thought to the textual reading. While reading Feiler's book I checked out the Bible verse references. This added a lot of fun to the process of reading "Walking the Bible."There is a tendency in the footnotes to the new Interpreters' Bible to try to excuse the male-oriented facts of the Bible, what I take to be a "liberal" apology to the reader, but who cares? the Bible is the Bible. I recommend this Bible to anyone interested in a serious study of the Bible both as a literary and study work. I rate it tops. Amazon had the lowest price, and a lot of local Bookstores including "Christian" Book stores did not stock it.

A Study Bible to meet any need

The list of comtibutors is impressive and represent scholars of diverse faiths. The commentaries provide a base for a better understanding of the text. I have several Study Bibles and find this one thorough, verse to verse. The Guides for Interpretation are also helpful. I was familiar with the RSV twelve volumn set and therefore welcomed this one volumn book. I am not disappointed. I lead adult study and am a self-taught scholar. I can recommend it for the average student.