CSB Study Bible for Women

My Review:

You can never have too many Bibles, Right? That is what I believe. When I seen that B&H/Lifeway was releasing a CSB Study Bible for Women, I knew I needed it. I love my study Bibles, I love the Christian Standard Translation!! Where do I begin about this Bible. The one I have is the hardcover that is covered in a beautiful light turquoise/sand cloth. The features are everything you could want in a study Bible. Study notes, 500 word studies, 25 full-color maps and reconstructions, introductions to each book of the Bible, a comprehensive concordance that includes every woman and reference to women in the Bible (my favorite), and threads of specialized study woven throughout, pointing to God’s larger story such as: Biblical Womanhood articles, Answers to “hard questions,” character profiles, doctrinal notes, and “written on my heart” applications.

This is one of the best study Bible’s for women that I own. The time spent putting this Bible together has paid off! Edited by two women who have been in ministry for a long time, Dorothy Patterson and Rhonda Kelley, this Bible will equip any woman who is ready to dive deeper into God’s word and mentor other women.

I highly recommend this Bible to all women, young and old. Perfect gift for that special woman in your life.

I received a copy of this Bible for free. A favorable review was not required, all opinions expressed in this review are my own.

About this Bible:

The most comprehensive study Bible ever prepared for women and by women, the CSB Study Bible for Women invites you to explore the riches of God’s Word. Follow God’s grand story across the Bible, guided by threads of specialized study that explain essential doctrines, answer hard questions, discuss biblical womanhood, and apply truth to our hearts and lives.

The CSB Study Bible for Women is edited by Dr. Dorothy Kelley Patterson and Dr. Rhonda Harrington Kelley, both long-time women’s ministry leaders, authors and seminary professors at two of the nation’s most respected seminaries. As you learn from these women extensively educated in Biblical studies and languages and passionate about God’s Word, you will be equipped in turn to mentor others in the truth and hope found in Scripture.

Features include:

6,490 extensive study notes
Over 500 word studies, 25 full-color maps and reconstructions, and 95 charts
Introductions to each book of the Bible
A comprehensive concordance including every woman and reference to women in the Bible
Threads of specialized study woven throughout, pointing to God’s larger story:
- Biblical Womanhood articles
- Answers to “Hard Questions”
- Character profiles
- Doctrinal notes
- “Written on My Heart” applications
Smyth-sewn binding
Two-column text in 8-point type

The CSB Study Bible for Women features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

About the Authors:

Rhonda Harrington Kelley is the President’s Wife at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rhonda was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was raised in New Orleans. She is married to Dr. Chuck Kelley of Beaumont, Texas who became President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1996. She received two college degrees from Baylor University and her doctorate in Special Education/Speech Pathology from the University of New Orleans, Louisiana. Rhonda served as Director of Speech Pathology at Ochsner Medical Institutions in New Orleans for 15 years. She is now in full-time ministry–writing, speaking, and teaching.

Rhonda Kelley currently serves as Director of the Ministry Wife Program and Adjunct Professor of Women’s Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary as well as Associate Director of Innovative Evangelism. She is the author of several books including The Devotional for Women, Talking is a Gift, Life Lessons from Women of the Bible, the Woman’s Guide Bible Study series, Divine Discipline, and Raising Moms: Daughters Loving Their Mothers in the Later Years. She was the managing editor for The Study Bible for Women as well as the Old Testament and New Testament Commentaries for Women published by Broadman & Holman. She has been called to minister to women through the local church.

The First Lady Dorothy Kelley Patterson serves as professor of theology in women’s studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The wife of President Paige Patterson, the mother of Armour and Carmen, and the doting grandmother of Abigail and Rebekah, she finds her duties as the First Lady of Southwestern to be challenging and fulfilling. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hardin-Simmons University, a Masters of Theology (Th.M.) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Luther Rice Seminary, and a Doctor of Theology (D.Theol.) from the University of South Africa. She and her husband have traveled in ministry to more than 135 countries.