Here offered is the illusive 2008, 2nd printing of THE ENGLISH STANDARD VERSION (ESV) STUDY BIBLE bound in Premium Black Calfskin Leather. The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible was created to help people understand the Bible in a deeper way. Combining the best and most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with the highly regarded ESV text, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever published.

The ESV Study Bible features more than 2,750 pages of extensive, accessible Bible resources, including completely new study notes, full-color maps, illustrations, charts, timelines, articles and introductions created by an outstanding team of 95 evangelical Christian scholars and teachers. In addition to the 757,000 words of the ESV Bible itself, the notes and resources of the ESV Study Bible comprise an additional 1.1 million words of insightful explanation and teaching-equivalent to a 20-volume Bible resource library all contained in one volume.

Primary Features

  • 2,752 pages - including 2 million words of teaching, explanation, maps, charts, illustrations, introductions, articles, and Bible text.
  • 20,000 notes - focusing especially on understanding the Bible text and providing answers to frequently raised issues.
  • 80,000 cross-references - to encourage easy location of important words and biblical themes.
  • 200-plus charts - offering key insights and in-depth analysis in clear, concise outline form; located throughout the Bible.
  • Over 200 full-color-maps - created with the latest digital technology, satellite images, and archaeological research, printed in full color throughout the Bible.
  • Over 50 articles - on the Bible's authority, reliability, and interpretation; on biblical archaeology, theology, ethics, and personal application. 
  • 40 all-new illustrations including full-color renderings and architectural diagrams of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, Solomon's temple, Herod's temple, the city of Jerusalem in Jesus' time, and many more. 
The 95 contributors to the ESV Study Bible were chosen, first, because of their deep commitment to the truth, authority, and sufficiency of God's Word; and, second, because of their expertise in teaching and understanding the Bible. The contributors come from 9 countries, representing nearly 20 denominations and more than 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities.

With this Bible comes free access to the ESV Online Study Bible. Provided with the Bible is a pamphlet. on the back bottom right you can scratch off the area to reveal your unique registration code. There is also instructions and web address to register using this code. You will be able to set up a free account that will allow you to have private, ongoing access whenever you wish.

This is the larger Edition, not the handy size. The ESV Handy size lacks the in depth articles that this larger Edition contains. This Bible is pristine and never been used. This is an absolute colossal endeavor and a renown work and translation.

Comes with original clam shell box measuring 7.25 x 10 x 2.5 inches.

Weighs 6 lbs packaged.