Customer Reviews

ESV Compact Bible, Premium Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter Text

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Five stars for the translation, 3 for the print and binding quality. I was impressed with the diminutive size of this version. The pages are post card sized. The text is extremely small, the myopic will probably want to steer clear of the compact thinline. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a considerable amount of time reading and studying. That being said, it is very portable. The red typeface is unnecessary and difficult to read. It fits in the back pocket of my jeans, but I wouldn't want to sit on it. I wish this Crossway made this size available with a better grade of leather cover. The bonded leather seems cheap and I've had Bibles of this quality fall apart on me within a few years, but Crossway has a lifetime guarantee on the binding. I'll use it until an edition of better quality comes along.

I really feel that the English Standard Version Bible is one of the best translations on the market today. It combines a literal translation with great readability. For those who read the RSV, the ESV is a more conservative alternative to the gender-inclusive NRSV. I have purchased this "Premium Bonded Leather" Compact Bible. The bonded leather does not seem to be of premium quality. The bible paper used is not like the quality paper found in Cambridge bibles. However, I still highly recommend you purchase this version of the Bible for everyday study. It reads well in public or private worship settings.

I purchased this Bible for myself a few years ago and this purchase is a gift for my daughter. I prefer the ESV translation and have a larger study Bible in the same translation. I do also own other translations. I bought mine originally accidentally, but because of the small size and portability (I can carry it with me in my purse and car), I kept it. The print is extremely small, but I have no trouble reading it. The quality of the leather is very good. As I said I like mine enough to purchase another one for a gift.

I discovered the ESV back in OCT of 2004, own 4 different styles, and absolutely cannot do without it. I bought the compact Bible (trutone, crown of thorns) the very day I left for basic training at Ft Benning, GA and it has never left my uniform, except for ruck marches and combat missions. I recommend this version and style for all Military personnel. It fits easily into one of your sleeve pockets on your ACUs and is inexpensive if it gets damaged and you need to replace it. Five stars, folks. Buy it.

one of the best translations available today, this is a complete Holy Bible (Old & New Testaments, red letter, etc). Premium leather bound cover - I carried one of these in my jeans back pocket everyday for years and the binding remained sound. An excellent quality bible.