NASB Update Side-Column Reference; Black Bonded Leather; Indexed [Large Print] [Leather Bound]

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997

NASB Side-Column Reference Wide Margin, Burgundy Bonded Leather. 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 1 3/4 Trim Size. Concordance, Maps, Full Column Cross References, Wide Margin, Presentation Page, Family Record Page, Verse Format, Black Letter, Single Column Textt, Smyth Sewn. With over 95,000 cross-references you can enhance your daily reading. This Bible features a single column of Bible text making reading smooth and steady.

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Product Details

• Leather Bound: 1856 pages
• Publisher: Foundation Publications Inc; NASB Update Side-Column Reference Thumb-indexed edition (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885217811
• ISBN-13: 978-1885217813
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,000,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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82 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If I Could Have Just One ..., March 29, 2001

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Henry G. Hallmark (Fort Smith, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NASB Update Side-Column Reference; Blue Genuine Leather (Leather Bound)

If I had no Bible and if I could have just one and could never have another, I'd choose this version and this Lockman Foundation edition of it above all others.Reasons are not hard to find.Foremost in importance is the translation itself. The New American Standard Version has, for a sufficient number of years to lend credence to the claim, been hailed by minds far keener and better informed than mine to be the most literally accurate translation available in modern English. It is of vital concern to me to have a rendering of God's word that is truly faithful to the best manuscripts of the original biblical languages that we have.This Bible is printed in a single column across the page and set in clear 11-point type. This results in a page that is both inviting and comfortable to read. I don't experience the eye strain that often accompanies the effort to read Bibles that are printed in near-microscopic type.The side references are of two kinds: related scriptural passages and translators' notes, which are generous and extremely helpful. For example, in 2 Timothy 3:16 the phrase "inspiration of God" has this side note: "Literally, God-breathed." In many instances the translators' notes shed more light on the passage than some of the so-called "study Bibles" I've seen. This is not to say that study Bibles should all be thrown in the trash heap. A few are quite good.This Bible has a fair-sized (82- page) concordance and 10 maps. The maps are adequate for general reference, although not in color.The physical characteristics of this Bible (I refer to the genuine leather edition) are commendable indeed, particularly in light of the declining quality of book-binding in America today. The leather is grained, decently thick and supple. The spine is Smyth sewn. This is important if you plan to keep the Bible for a long time and put it to daily use (a worthy goal!) Many Bibles today (even very expensive ones) have what the publishing people call "perfect bindings" -- but don't let the word "perfect" fool you. It simply means that the book is put together with glue, not thread sewn. It has been my observation that over time the binding tends to separate in clusters of pages (called signatures) which may literally come loose and fall out. Moreover, Symth-sewn Bibles will lie flat when opened. Glued ones won't.This Bible, not as bulky as most study Bibles, is easy enough to carry around, but it won't fit in your shirt pocket. On the other hand, you won't need to carry a magnifying glass with you to read it.If you are considering a good, solid, well-made reference Bible in a reliable translation -- one that with ordinary care should last you for a lifetime -- I commend this one to your attention without any reservation whatever.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good choice for a study Bible., November 22, 2001

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Brenton A. Bleier (Granite Bay, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NASB Update Side Column Reference; Burgundy Genuine Leather; Indexed'(NASB Update Side Column Reference Thumb indexed ed) (Leather Bound)

One starts by selecting a translation and the NASB is unsurpassed for study. But then there is a confusing array of choices. I selected this particular volume because of (a) the wide margins for notes, (b) the single column format and (c) side column references. It does not disappoint.

The only possible improvement would be in the opaqueness of the paper. I like to use highlighters and some (not all) will show through on the other side. Obviously, this would have added to the thickness of the volume and the publisher made a marketing choice.

Nonetheless, an excellent study Bible.

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Terrific!, January 28, 2002

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Jason Weaver (Amarillo, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NASB Update Side-Column Reference; Black Genuine Leather; Indexed (Leather Bound)

Some of my thoughts might echo some of what others have said. Let me start with what I feel are this Bible's negatives. I have noticed that the quality of the leather cover is not very great, but I don't think I can expect it to be for this price. Another negative, albeit not catastrophic, is that several books run together. In other words, many of the books in this bible do not start on their own pages. A final negative, which I understand might be open to debate, is that the words of Christ are not in red. Now, to be fair, let me share what I feel are this Bible's positives. First, the print size is large, and I love that. Second, the single-column design is wonderful. The single-column design allows this Bible to read like a novel. Third, the wide margin style, although it's not a true wide margin style, is nice. You have more of a wide left or right margin instead of a wide margin on all four sides, including the top and the bottom. I believe that a true wide margin edition should be more centered on the page, with significant white space surrounding it. I do believe the positives far outweigh the negatives, especially for this price. I hope this review helps.