(ESV) English Standard Version Large Print Bible. Premium Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter Text (English Language) [Large Print] [Leather Bound]

Crossway Bibles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 26, 2004

The ESV Large Print Bible features generous 12.75-point type, clear black letter text, and ample margins for easier reading and reference. A true large print edition, it includes an extensive concordance, introductions that summarize the themes and messages of each Bible book, and helpful full-color maps.  Readers of all ages will find it ideal for daily reading and studying.

--This text refers to the Imitation Leather edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Christians who have longed for a more readable literal Bible translation will find much to praise in the English Standard Version. The ESV's translation team of over 100 members has admirably attempted to preserve the stylistic variety of biblical authorship and ease of reading (at the eighth-grade level) despite the word-for-word translation, which historically has resulted in a choppier text flow. Bible study aficionados will appreciate the short introductions to each book, an extensive center column cross-reference system, full-color maps, and a 14,500-entry concordance. The hardcover edition includes the basic Bible frills: a presentation page, as well as marriage, birth, and death registries. --Cindy Crosby --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Leather Bound: 1408 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Bibles (October 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581346581
• ISBN-13: 978-1581346589
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,194,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Before you buy the "premium bonded" . . .!, October 8, 2006

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Pamela Cheeseborough "Everlasting Life" (California) - See all my reviews
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I'll start by saying the ESV version of the Bible is wonderful. This presentation of scripture is eloquent and flowing. I would recommend this version to just about anyone.

Now about the binding . . . I own two ESV bibles. I purchased the Heirloom Reference Edition about a year ago, and was beyond delighted when I received it. The Heirloom binding is thick and luxurious. The pages are also thick, egg-white in color, with very generous margins, and "large" print. It is one of the finest Bibles I own.

I wanted a second less expensive ESV Bible to purchase for outside-the-home use. Thus I purchased and began using the "Premium Bonded Leather" version on July 1, 2006 (three months ago). First of all, it does not feel like bonded leather at all. More like "leatherflex" (which I believe is textured paper, made to look like leather). More importantly, the binding performs like leatherflex. It does not bend; it creases. Yesterday after only 90+ days use, the spine SPLIT. I can identify about four additional places that will also split in a matter of weeks. Also, the edges are worn down. I have always wanted a worn-out Bible like Kay Arthur's or Beth Moore's, but not this soon. This Bible is in worse shape than the Bibles that I have used extensively for several years.

If you are interested in this version, I would recommend purchasing the Heirloom Edition. Granted, it is quite a bit more expensive; however, a Bible is a lifetime purchase, and the Heirloom comes with a lifetime guarantee.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an ESV you can read!, August 1, 2007

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Timothy Walker "Pastor Timothy" (Indy, Indy) - See all my reviews
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I prefer the ESV to preach out of, but until now, had to print out the text for my messages, because I could not see the tiny type from the pulpit as I presented the message. NOW I can see! The giant type is not really so giant as it is reasonably sized. I can now back off from the pulpit a bit and still see the verses. No more squint and back/forth with the Bible for me. Might I suggest that THIS font become the standard, and a larger one be used for the giant print? I would imagine more folks would use it if they could see it! :-)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what I expected, June 14, 2008

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P. Nichols - See all my reviews
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After reading the reviews I was curious . Yes, it's delicate paper,but, for the money,great. And the large print is great. Very easy to read. I am thrilled.