ESV Large Print Value Thinline Bible (TruTone, Raspberry, Floral Design)

Satisfactory

This book has a format of two columns on each page which I think most bible readers will be used to. Binding and printing are to a good standard. The book size has been criticised elsewhere but it is a standard USA size which I find very comfortable to handle. Most importantly the paper used in this edition is not the thinnest and so the pages do not drag downwards as is the case of many large books. To give a practical example when I held the bible open at John the left hand side of the book moved downwards only a little. Those of us who hand hold the book to read will appreciate just how good that is! As a comparison I have the CEV version and the pages are much thinner and are very prone to slip. So it is a very nice book to read at the practical level. Footnotes and other essential cross references are kept to small print at the bottom of the page so that they do not interfere with continuous reading. I find this a very good translation although to enlarge on meanings I refer to other versions on occasion and it might be dishonest not to admit that. On the whole though it is a good reading version, but I am still not sure that it is 'better' than the Revised English, which I consider is still very undervalued. Nevertheless it is still my 'pick' of the large print bibles of which there are not that many really. One final note is that the text is clear and large of course but the font has 'tall upright character' which I am now settling down to but which I had not seen before. The easy to read properties of this bible are probably going to make it my favourite book.

A very fine version.

This clip board file is ideal. It is well put together and designed with the professional in mind. Really neat and classy. Keeps items safe with an inside pocket and the spring clip is quite strong too. Has a place for your pen and a neat band to keep it all safe together. I love it.

a useful complete bible that's not to large and heavy. (old one, (very old) fell apart).

A larger version of the large Print Compact Bible (see my other review) but still excellent, not quite a portable, but same clear text. Also worth buying - between this and the Large Compact, there's very little difference - the Compact perfect for travel, this larger one perfect for home as easier to handle.

Beautifully bounded bible, large print so it is easy to read. I love it!

A beautifully covered fine bible with silver edged leaves.