Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Christian Book of the Year for 2009 is...

...a Bible! Specifically, the ESV Study Bible, published by Crossway, and setting records for sales of a new Study Bible--it actually sold out in its first printing. I have one, and it is a great, though massive, volume (carrying is advised for the healthy, people with equilibrium problems will fall over trying to walk with it). The notes are very well done, as are the maps, illustrations, and general articles throughout and at the end.

It is an excellent choice, and according the the Christian Book Awards site, the first time they have honored a study Bible, or any Bible, as the Christian Book of the Year--somewhat ironic, don't you think?

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