Bible Beat November 2013 Print
Written by Leslie Santamaria   
Tuesday, 08 October 2013 09:10 AM America/New_York

TheJeremiahStudyBibleThe Jeremiah Study Bible is the culmination of Dr. David Jeremiah’s nearly 50 years of ministry. Jeremiah is pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, founder of the broadcast ministry “Turning Point” and No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 books. This month, Worthy Publishing releases The Jeremiah Study Bible in hardcover for $49.99. This comprehensive study Bible built on the New King James version includes hundreds of articles, sidebars, maps and more to help readers understand what the Scripture says, what it means and what it means to them.

NIVRagamuffinBibleNew this month from Zondervan, the NIV Ragamuffin Bible includes the complete New International Version text, as well as a collection of devotions and meditations from the late Brennan Manning, best-selling author of many books, most notably The Ragamuffin Gospel. Manning’s writings sprinkled throughout this Bible are honest, grace-filled reflections of his own prodigal journey back to God. The Bible is subtitled “Meditations for the Bedraggled, Beat-up, and Brokenhearted.” The NIV Ragamuffin Bible retails for $34.99 in hardcover and for $49.99 in Italian Duo-Tone, acorn color.

Also from Zondervan this month is the NIV Essentials Study Bible. Because each reader encounters God’s Word differently, this Bible incorporates six best-selling resources to serve as lenses through which readers can explore the Bible. For example, to help readers understand the historical significance of the Scriptures, the publisher has included articles and photos from the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. This edition uses Q&A studies, timelines, devotions, profiles and more. It comes in hardcover for $49.99 and in Italian Duo-Tone (honeysuckle pink or chocolate/tan) for $79.99.

Appealing to women, Tyndale House Publishers releases the Women’s Sanctuary Devotional Bible this month. Featuring the New Living Translation, this Bible includes daily devotions by contributors including Elisabeth Elliot, Rebecca St. James and Teresa of Avila. The readings cover topics such as prayer, worship and women in the Bible. Book introductions focus on the theme of intimacy with God, and a topical index is included. The softcover edition retails for $24.99; hardcover, $29.99; and LeatherLike in cool blue/chocolate rose or espresso/vintage floral fabric for $49.99.