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Thompson Chain-REference Study Bible New International Version: Handy Size, Burgundy Bonded Leather

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I have tried numerous study bibles over the past 25 years but none has been such a blessing as the Thompson Chain Reference Bible. The format is easy to follow, the chain reference system is magnificent, the concordance is a handy tool, even the maps are great.

This bible is, in my opinion, perhaps the most appropriate bible for anyone new to bible study. On the one hand, it is a bit overwhelming to learn ALL of the study tools; however, on the other hand, the cyclopedic reference in the back and the simple function of the chain references takes less than 5 minutes to learn and will guide the young student / new believer to answers to all those questions that just seem to arise every time they try to read a bible. "What does the bible say about XXXXX?", "What does God think about YYYYY?" ... cyclopedic lookup in seconds, answers ready and waiting. Gotta love it!

For the more serious bible student, the histories, backgrounds, chronologies, and flow of the bible come to life wonderfully in this bible also.

If you're looking for a study bible with commentary that tells you what the commentator believes to be true, this is NOT the bible for you ... but, if you're looking for a bible that will show you just what the bible itself says about a subject - minus the commentary, this bible is just what the doctor ordered.

I love the New King James Version, put out by Thomas Nelson, but I loath Thomas Nelson Bibles. This is how I happened upon the Thompson a few years ago as I was relieved to find a NKJV not made by T.N. I first bought an NKJV in bonded leather. After 2 years of very heavy use, I bought an NKJV in genuine leather, and later a handy size KJV in genuine. All three of these Bibles are wonderful in every way.
The Thompson Study system is very helpful and they've graciously spared us from a myriad of religious cliche and personal opinion. The page layout is smart. The Bible text actually fills the page and all study helps and references are relegated to the side margins. There are so many ways to use the studies and references, I am unable to number them here. The concordance is as extensive as any I've seen. The 14 maps are colorful and very well done. Simply put, it's a complete, Jesus-exalting study Bible designed with excellence.

The construction of these Bibles is equally impressive. The paper is just right--not too thick, not too thin. The print is dark and sharp. Their font is subtil and very appropriate for the Bible, if you ask me. The red words of Jesus are RED. They're not muddy brown; they're not pink; they're bright, deep, beautiful red. They are printed consistantly page to page, not some pages lighter or misprinted, as the Thomas Nelson folks are plagued by.

Now that I own three Thompsons, I feel about them the way a good ol' boy down in the South feels about shotguns. "I have more than I need, but not as many as I want!"

I love the New King James Version, put out by Thomas Nelson, but I loath Thomas Nelson Bibles. This is how I happened upon the Thompson a few years ago as I was relieved to find a NKJV not made by T.N. I first bought an NKJV in bonded leather. After 2 years of very heavy use, I bought an NKJV in genuine leather, and later a handy size KJV in genuine. All three of these Bibles are wonderful in every way.
The Thompson Study system is very helpful and they've graciously spared us from a myriad of religious cliche and personal opinion. The page layout is smart. The Bible text actually fills the page and all study helps and references are relegated to the side margins. There are so many ways to use the studies and references, I am unable to number them here. The concordance is as extensive as any I've seen. The 14 maps are colorful and very well done. Simply put, it's a complete, Jesus-exalting study Bible designed with excellence.

The construction of these Bibles is equally impressive. The paper is just right--not too thick, not too thin. The print is dark and sharp. Their font is subtil and very appropriate for the Bible, if you ask me. The red words of Jesus are RED. They're not muddy brown; they're not pink; they're bright, deep, beautiful red. They are printed consistantly page to page, not some pages lighter or misprinted, as the Thomas Nelson folks are plagued by.

Now that I own three Thompsons, I feel about them the way a good ol' boy down in the South feels about shotguns. "I have more than I need, but not as many as I want!"

The study notes in the Thompson Chain are the best and i love the archology section and all the information in it ..

I must confess, I ended up giving this Bible away. Though I am primarily a Thompson NASB and KJV user, I bought this Bible to cross-reference with the less-accurate NIV translation. However, I bought it in Handi-Size, which really leaves a tiny print. Rather than altering the layout, the total print picture is simply smaller than the regular size. Now, I have reasonably good vision for a bifocal man in his forties, but it was just too hard for me to read, and I gave it to one of my employees with younger and better eyes. I would recommend that anyone actually look over this smaller size before buying.

Like my NASB Thompson, construction is certainly better than Nelson and some others, just not up to Kirkbride's older standard. See my NASB review for full description.

excellent reference bible fornew christians as well as "older" christians. esp good for topical bible studies. handy size is great---couldn't fit all the info into anything smaller, i am sure!

A little smaller than I had hoped, but that's why they call it "handy." I have a hard back version of this book and I gave it to the church so a resource could be there also.

This book provides an excellent resource for bible study, both historically as well as practical application. I enjoy its use for preparing for sermons or bible study at church. Superb resource.

This Bible is great! The size is perfect for carrying around, and though this is the 'handy size' edition, the text is not difficult to read. The chain-reference makes referencing subjects and themes so easy, and there is also a general index and concordance. In addition there are archeological suplements, maps, and various other research and reference tools at hand. Hands down the best Bible I've had the pleasure to use.

This Bible is awesome, with all the cross references it has, it helps me a lot at school.

Do you teach Sunday Schhol or lead a core group? If so this is hte Bible for you. Topically chain any subject from Alpha to Omega, begining to end and find ANSWERS! This will become your most used Bible of all.