NIV Student Bible Compact [Paperback]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 21, 2009

The Student Bible in Clear View binding includes four colorful cover inserts allowing readers to express personal style and faith. In addition to a fun, customizable cover, the Student Bible will help readers discover new things every day. Using material from Philip Yancey and Brenda Quinn's book Meet the Bible, the NIV Student Bible is a fascinating and enriching year-long tour of the entire Bible---its characters, places, times, stories, and meaning. * Guided Tour of the Bible: a 6-month journey featuring daily points of interest * 100 'People You Should Know' sections give insight into the lives and faith of important biblical people * Book introductions and overviews *3-track reading plan Glossary of nonbiblical people and places *Full-color maps * Subject guide

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 1464 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Compact ed edition (July 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310941733
• ISBN-13: 978-0310941736
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Neat cover--great for high school/college, February 2, 2010

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Jennifer Presley (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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What I like most about this particular version of the Compact NIV Student Bible is the cover. Hardcovers these days don't stand up to use, separating from the binding. This one is paperback so that doesn't happen, and the makers solved the wear-and-tear/small spills problems with a removable vinyl cover. Something I didn't realize until purchase is that it has 2 double-sided inserts that let you choose from 4 feminine design prints. The prints seem like they'd appeal to middle through college age groups. The owner can always insert their own creation as well.

I used the Compact NIV Student Bible in high school and college, and found it more "grown-up" from the colorful Teen Study Bible I'd worn out using in middle school. This Bible is a nice size--small without compromising with ultra-small print. Some of the extra application notes are helpful, but there aren't very many of them. A study Bible would be best if you're looking for comments and application. This one's good for going to church or retreats.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gift and study Bible, September 28, 2010

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Lauren Noyes (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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I love this Bible. The cover is really fun, especially for girls, as you can use any of the four provided designs OR insert your own covers / pictures. You can change them as you go. I put a favorite prayer in the cover of mine. The plastic cover is very sturdy and the binding secure. Great choice! This is the one I give out the most.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising quality in a student Bible, September 22, 2010

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Walter Rice (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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I'm generally disappointed with the quality of Bibles printed these days -- fake leather, glued bindings, cheap paper, cheezy covers. In particular, student Bibles generally don't aspire to any particular greatness. So when I first saw this Bible, I was ready to roll my eyes at the vinyl plastic cover and its inserts.

But what I found surprised me. The inserts are appealing and attractive, the Bible inside is easy to read even in this compact size, and the Bible has a symth-sewn binding, not a glued one, ensuring that it lays flat and will withstand some serious use.

Kudos to Zondervan.