NIV Reference Bible [Large Print] [Imitation Leather]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 1986

Enjoy reading the Bible comfortably and with greater insight. The NIV Large-Print Reference Bible, Personal Size is great for people on the go. This handy-sized reference Bible includes an extensive end-of-paragraph reference system that will help unlock the riches of Scripture, giving you the study helps you want in the large print you prefer. Features include: * 12-point large-print typeface makes reading more enjoyable * Concordance helps you find key passages * End-of-paragraph reference system * Book introductions and outlines put the Word into context * Words of Christ in red * page presentation section * 8 pages of full-color maps * Double-column format Most read, most trusted NIV translation

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From the Back Cover

- Large Print Type presents the complete text of the NIV in an easy-to-read format. - End-of-Paragraph Reference System lists key cross references. - NIV Concordance helps you locate desired passages quickly. - Book Introductions and Outlines provide a valuable preface to each book of the Bible. - Information Pages include full-color maps, presentation pages and a table of weights and measures. - Red Letter Text indicates the words of Christ.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Imitation Leather: 2080 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (October 18, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310905745
• ISBN-13: 978-0310905745
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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97 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good modern language Bible, December 2, 2004

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Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIV Large Print Reference Bible, Personal Size (Black Bonded Leather) (Leather Bound)

The NIV is one of the two best-selling Bible translations (the other being the KJV) and for good reason; it is a fluid, beautiful version in today's English, and is recommended by many Bible scholars as being "the most readable" Bible available.
This edition by Zondervan is perfect for many reasons, and also comes in an indexed version for the ease of finding those books that tend to "hide" like the single chapter of Obadiah for a slightly higher price.
The 12-point typeface is excellent for tired eyes, and adds to the pleasure of reading this superb translation.
The bonded leather construction is sturdy, with a gold surface on the outside of the pages.

Features include:
Presentation/Events pages.
A Preface which tells the history of the NIV translation, which was made by "over a hundred scholars working directly from the best Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts", who realized the need for this new translation and began work on it in 1965.
Each book has an Introduction, which has some useful and enlightening information, as well as an Outline of contents.
Ribbon marker.
Words of Jesus in red.
It has no center reference column, but the references are located at the end of a verse/poetry line/paragraph.
Table of weights and measures.
Concordance.
8 Maps.

Translation comparison of Psalm 37: 7-8.
KJV: "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil".

NIV: "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil".

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple & Elegant Reading Edition, October 6, 2007

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Southern Review (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NIV Large Print Reference Bible, Personal Size (Black Bonded Leather) (Leather Bound)

ISBN-0: 0310905818 (stamped in gold on the back cover) is the indexed, 12-point font, black bonded leather edition. It is an especially lovely, well made Bible. The leather is supple and sumptuous. It has an end-of-paragraph reference system that is minimal, non-invasive, and does not intrude on the flow of reading; double columns are divided with a thin unobtrusive vertical line.

It is without center column notes, and contains a "large-print" concordance that is fairly legible; however, the font is only about 7 points. The overall look and "feel" of this Bible is particularly pleasing. Zondervan's tout of "Extensive study helps" is grossly exaggerated. The strong suit of this edition is mainly the comfortable feel and font size that make for a comfortable read.

For a study bible, I would select from among the following:

Ryrie Study Bible NIV Genuine Leather Burgundy- Red Letter Indexed (Ryrie Study Bibles)
Ryrie Study Bible/New American Standard/Red Letter Indexed Bonded Black Leather

Thompson Chain Reference Bible-NASB - Thompson Chain Reference Bible-NIV ( indexed)

Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible: New American Standard Bible : Unlocking the Riches of God's Word

The ScofieldRG Study Bible III, NASB: New American Standard Bible

Comparative Study Bible, Revised and others

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, January 24, 2008

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Gina "believer" (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NIV Large Print Reference Bible, Personal Size, Thumb Indexed (Black Bonded Leather) (Leather Bound)

I bought many bibles looking for the perfect size, font, version and ease of use and this is the one. I love the larger font and the thumb index that helps me get to the book I want quickly. And the price was good too...well worth it.