Study the Bible with one of America’s greatest theologians. Charles Ryrie’s life work was to help people know and understand the Bible—a pursuit that encompassed church ministry, college professorships, and, most notably, his position as the Systematic Theology Chair at Dallas Theological Seminary. The Ryrie Study Bible reflects this lifetime of biblical scholarship in a single, powerful work. Since its initial publication in 1978, The Ryrie Study Bible has sold more than 2.6 million copies, giving countless Bible readers a firmer grasp on “the greatest of books.” Available in multiple translations and containing more than 10,000 of Dr. Ryrie’s explanatory notes, it is a single source for all Bible study needs. Included are detailed sections for broad biblical comprehension: A Synopsis of Bible Doctrine - The Inspiration of the Bible - Understanding the Bible - How We Got Our Bible - The Meaning and Blessings of Salvation - Archeology and the Bible - A Brief Survey of Church History Additional features: NASB 1995 Updated Edition - In-text graphics, including maps, charts, timelines, and diagrams - Book outlines - Extensive cross-references - Expanded topical index - Comprehensive concordance - Detailed introduction to each book - Introduction to the Old and New Testaments and the Gospels - All-new 16 pages of full-color maps - 8-page historical timeline - Daily Bible reading plan - Thinner: 20% fewer pages than older versions - Wide margins for better notetaking CHARLES C. RYRIE (A.B., Haverford College; Th.M. and Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh; Litt.D., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) was a renowned author and scholar. He wrote numerous books, including The Ryrie Study Bible, Basic Theology, Balancing the Christian Life, The Holy Spirit, Dispensationalism Today, Revelation, Survey of Bible Doctrine, and So Great Salvation, which rank among his best-selling titles. RYRIE Study Bible New American Standard Bible By Charles Caldwell Ryrie Moody Publishers Copyright © 2012 The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago All right reserved. ISBN: 978-0-8024-8470-3 Contents LIST OF CHARTS, MAPS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS....................................................vACKNOWLEDGMENTS............................................................................viiINIRODUCTION TO THIS STUDY BIBLE...........................................................viiiHOW TO USE THIS STUDY BIBLE................................................................ixFOREWORD...................................................................................xiPREFACE TO THE NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE.................................................xiiEXPLANATION OF GENERAL FORMAT..............................................................xivABBREVIATIONS AND SPECIAL MARKINGS.........................................................xvTABLE OF WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND COINS......................................................xviREAD THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR...........................................................xviiCHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF BOOKS...............................................................xxiiiENGLISH AND HEBREW CLASSIFICATIONS OF OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS..................................xxivABBREVIATIONS FOR THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE...................................................xxvINTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT..........................................................xxviThe Old Testament Annotated................................................................xxixGenesis....................................................................................1Exodus.....................................................................................66Leviticus..................................................................................119Numbers....................................................................................156Deuteronomy................................................................................206Joshua.....................................................................................250Judges.....................................................................................282Ruth.......................................................................................3141 Samuel...................................................................................3202 Samuel...................................................................................3611 Kings....................................................................................3962 Kings....................................................................................4361 Chronicles...............................................................................4752 Chronicles...............................................................................507Ezra.......................................................................................546Nehemiah............