Jewish explanations or Wetenschapsbijbel: which one do you choose?

Start with a question about the text

First write down what you are looking for an explanation about. Do you want to understand which religious practices play a role in a gospel? Or do you want to compare a contemporary scientific question with a Bible passage? Both are useful reading goals, but do not automatically require the same study book.

Nieuwe Testament met Joodse toelichtingen

This one study edition contains the NBV21 text of the New Testament, supplemented with introductions, explanations and essays. The original English compilers are Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler. It is not a translation of the entire Bible by these two scholars.

The broader design of the Wetenschapsbijbel

The NBV21 Wetenschapsbijbel offers a complete Bible with contributions on faith, culture and science. Check the table of contents to see if your question is covered there. The term science alone does not guarantee that every possible topic is covered.

Check content and method before size

A thicker book is not necessarily the most appropriate. Read one explanation and check whether you can follow the method. Separate the Bible text and the commentary and note which questions remain open. A study publication helps you think further; it does not copy your own comparison of sources.

Frequently asked questions

Does Jewish commentary also include the entire Old Testament?

No, this edition focuses on the New Testament.

Do both editions use the NBV21?

Yes, the difference lies partly in the size and approach of the additional contributions.