The Orthodox Study Bible

The Orthodox Study Bible is the first study Bible conceived from the perspective of ancient Christianity — the tradition shared by the second-largest Christian body in the world. It's meant for those seeking to deepen the roots of their faith through the lens of the early Christians.

The Old Testament is newly translated from the Greek text of the Septuagint, the version used by the Orthodox Church since its origins, and includes the Deuterocanonical books. The New Testament follows the New King James Version, widely recognized for its fidelity to the source text.

Throughout its pages, patristic commentary drawn from the early Church Fathers illuminates the biblical text in light of Orthodox tradition. This editorial work allows Scripture to be read not in isolation, but within the continuity of its interpretation by the Church since the earliest centuries.

Several tools support reading and study: easy-to-locate liturgical readings for following the Church calendar, introductions and outlines for each biblical book, a complete subject index, and full-color icons and maps throughout the text.

This hardcover edition, built for regular, long-term use, suits both personal study and liturgical reading at home. It serves as a reference work for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of Scripture from an Orthodox perspective.

Given as a baptism or chrismation gift, or simply to accompany a spiritual journey, this Orthodox Study Bible is a reading companion meant to last a lifetime.