Few preachers in the 19th century rivaled Alexander Maclaren. Called the “Prince of Expositors,” Maclaren was considered one of the best preachers of his era, acclaimed for offering remarkable biblical insights in a poetic style.
The Alexander Maclaren Study Bible invites you to learn from his powerful insights as you explore the Scriptures. Study notes drawn from his more than 1,500 published sermons illuminate every chapter of the Bible. Passage outlines based on his sermons guide you in systematic study of key texts. Short notes encourage you to apply the Bible to your life and see Christ’s relevance to all Scripture.• Features include:
• Book introductions exploring each book’s background and key themes with insights from Maclaren’s work
• 1,400 study notes that cover every chapter of the Bible
• 380 Christ Connection notes showing the relevance of Christ to all Scripture
• 380 Life Application notes to help you live out the Bible’s principles
• 209 Passage Outlines based on Maclaren’s sermon outlines
• 8 essays addressing major doctrines of Scripture, personal devotion to Christ,and how to properly apply the Bible to your life
• Comprehensive concordance and index of features
• Bottom of page study notes
• Center-column cross-references
Watch this video of Philip Nation with Thomas Nelson Bibles. You can purchase a copy for yourself at Thomas Nelson Bibles or Amazon. MY REVIEW: The first thing I noticed, of course, was the outward appearance. I love the 2 tone black and gray cover and the textured cover added to my initial positive impression.
The inside is what really matters, though, and I am also pleased with the layout and the additional features. The introductions to each chapter provide needed context. I also loved both the Christ Connection and the Life Application notes, as well as the Passage Outlines.. I also found the footnotes very helpful when I used this Bible with my Sunday School lesson. There's an excellent concordance and several useful maps. The only things that weren't as favorable apply to my personal preferences. The print is a wonderful size for MOST people. I had no problems reading it, but I would have preferred it just a little bit larger; my eyes are feeling the effects of growing older. Narrow margins don't leave much room for note-taking. If you don't write in your Bible, not a problem. However, I do like to make notes if a scripture holds a significant meaning to me. Since wider margins and larger font would add to the size of this Bible, it isn't always practical. As is, it's an excellent Bible and I highly recommend getting a copy for yourself.
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Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 11, 1826, Alexander Maclaren was the pastor of Union Chapel in Manchester England from 1858–1903. Heralded as the “Prince of Expositors,” he is considered by many to be one of the best preachers of the nineteenth century, The popularity of Maclaren’s published sermons rivaled that of Charles Spurgeon, helping him develop global acclaim for remarkable biblical insights delivered in a poetic style. Maclaren’s works continue to be read and studied due to their timeless relevance, verbal beauty, and profound freshness.
