The Holy Bible: English Standard Version, Journaling Bible (Original, Black) [Hardcover]

ESV Bibles by Crossway (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2006

The one-and-only Journaling Bible provides the perfect way for you to keep a journal of your spiritual life right inside the Bible that you read and study each day. With covers and formats that look like the finest journals, the Journaling Bible features 2-inch ruled margins for writing observations, reflections, prayers, praises, notes, and journal entries. This unique Bible makes a great gift and lasting keepsake for anyone who values God's Word.

• 2" margins
• Ruled margins-Ideal for recording sermon notes, reflections, and prayers
• One-Year Bible Reading Plan
• Introductions and section headings for each Bible book
• Black letter text
• Ribbon marker
• Free ESV Resources software offer included

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1088 pages
• Publisher: Crossway (June 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158134838X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581348385
• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 6.9 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 104 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Reasonable Review from a College Student May 10, 2007

By Gunslinger

Format:Hardcover

Before I purchase any product, especially online, I obsess over reviews and blog entries and any other information I can find on it. I must have read a hundred different pieces on this Bible before buying it. I was so disappointed with many of Amazon's Bible reviews because many of the comments are from overzealous supporters (or opponents) to a certain translation. Here's the short list of things to have in mind before buying (or not buying) this Bible....

1) It's sweet. It looks exactly like a large square-ish moleskine journal (which, by the way, are also sweet). It also seems to share the moleskine's durability, but only time will tell.

2) It does have small type (7.5). It is not, by any means, too small...provided you are in the market for a compact or thin-line type Bible. You won't want to get this if you are farsighted.

3) There is plenty of margin space and the lines ARE close together...but they consist of tiny light dots so it won't be a problem to use 2 lines for larger writing. The paper is thinner than moleskine, but if it bleeds...go spend 4 dollars on a better pen.

4) The ESV is a great translation. It is only very slightly less literal than the NASB but flows better, and is therefor excellent for both devotional reading and study.

5) It's the inspired inerrant word of God.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good but Not Excellent... September 1, 2006

By Timothy Waters

Format:Leather Bound

First off...I love love love the ESV translation. Just stating this upfront because I don't want this review to be about that...

Positives:

1) Its relatively small. Not nearly as cumbersome as I thought it would be.

2) Love the paper. Almost need bleed though I am still careful to use pencil. Love the color of the paper too...cream colored. Really does feel like a journal.

3) Love the wide wide margins! So much room to right notes now.

Negatives:

1) Font is too small. Its a problem for me. If the ESV producers were to update this version I would gladly trade off the smaller size for a bigger font.

2) The journaling lines are too small for my large handwriting. I may have to double up on the lines.

All in all...well done. If the font size was 8.5 instead of 7.5 it would be perfect.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Devotional Tool October 10, 2007

By J. Hoerger

Format:Leather Bound

First, this particular Bible is fantastic, and has worked great for me to journal my thoughts and what I felt God was speaking to me through a particular passage. It's the only Journaling Bible I could actually find.

As for the ESV version, I have really grown to love it. My Bible history has been KJV, NKJV, NASB, and now ESV. I have loved how accurate the ESV text has been, yet clear and understandable. It have no "apologies" for it, and have read scholarly reviews that are similar.

Also, within this Bible, is the Daily Reading Bible plan, to read through the whole Bible in a year. Because of the ESV's strong toolset, I also have this same reading delivered to my inbox, my browser (through RSS feed), making it easy for me to read scripture throughout the day.

Serving in full-time ministry, and teaching at my local church has made this a great resource, and one that I would recommend!