NASB Compact Reference Bible [Leather Bound]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

- Center-Column Reference System---with references based on key words, phrases, and concepts. - Portable Size---take it with you anywhere! - Two-Column Text in Paragraph Format---for easy reading and comprehension. - Clear, Readable Type. - Full-Color Maps, Study Helps, Book Introductions, and Concordance. - Words of Christ in Red.

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From the Back Cover

- Center-Column Reference System—with references based on key words, phrases, and concepts. - Portable Size—take it with you anywhere! - Two-Column Text in Paragraph Format—for easy reading and comprehension. - Clear, Readable Type. - Full-Color Maps, Study Helps, Book Introductions, and Concordance. - Words of Christ in Red.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Leather Bound: 1824 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310918871
• ISBN-13: 978-0310918875
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Neat, November 8, 2001

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Sauropod (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NASB Compact Reference Bible (Leather Bound)

When Marge Simpson (blue-haired matriarch of "The Simpsons" clan) was asked why she had an uncanny obsession with potatoes, she replied, "I just think they're neat." That's how I feel about this little Bible in the New American Standard translation. It's a squarish, thick book that can sort of fit in your pants pocket -- though it will stretch the pocket out a bit. The text is small, but dark and crisp. The gilt-edged paper is thin but not tissuey. There is a ribbon for marking your place. The leather cover is flexible and has a nice texture. (No "snap" closure on mine, though another reviewer mentioned one -- maybe two different editions?) Brief introductions to each book suggest the time and place of authorship, the theme and message, and offer some pious speculation about the authors themselves. (Those of us who are skeptical that Moses wrote the Pentateuch may not find much help here.) Color maps at the back are titled The World of the Patriarchs, Exodus, Land of the Twelve Tribes, Kingdom of David, Jesus' Ministry, Paul's Journeys, and Jerusalem in Jesus' Time.

The book has two columns of text divided by a narrow column of text notes and cross references. Here are Genesis 22 and 23: "The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, /'This is now bone of my bones,/ And flesh of my flesh;/ She shall be called Woman,/ Because she was taken out of Man.'" Text notes indicate that "fashioned" is literally "built," that "She" (twice in Verse 23) is literally "This one," that "Woman" is "Ishshah" in Hebrew, and that "Man" is "Ish" (thus explaining the play on words). Cross references direct you to 1 Cor 11:8,9; Gen 29:14; and Eph 5:28,29. As you can see, the translation is clear and readable without being dumbed down, and where liberties are taken, the literal meaning is supplied in the notes. All this, and it fits in the palm of your hand. As Marge would say, I just think it's neat.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible for Reading, January 21, 2003

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R. Jolliff (Poulsbo, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NASB Compact Reference Bible (Leather Bound)

I really enjoy this Bible. It has the text I like with topic heading that are not overdone but very adequate. I collect Bibles and have many, most of the compact editions on the market, and this is my favorite by far. I use it as my daily reader and enjoy the size and type as well as book introductions, maps, paragraph format,(good for reading but a little difficult for cross referencing), and agree with most reviewers when they say why doesn't Zondervan issue this in a genuine leather format? One of the best compact Bibles on the market should have this option available. Overall, great little Bible.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for people on the go., October 5, 2001

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Stephen Calvert (Corrales, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NASB Compact Reference Bible (Leather Bound)

Quite simply, this compact Bible gives you the complete package in a small but effective format. The words are very legible and the button flap helps protect the pages. This Bible has a thorough Concordance and center collumn references to assist you as you study. I prefer this format to traditional Study Bibles; I've found that I have a tendency to get a little lazy and depend too much on the commentary in Study Bibles.

This is truely a great find for me!!