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The Wide Margin Bible, KJV Reference Edition (Bible Akjv)

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This "Oxford Wide Margin Authorized Version Bible" (W1794syx) has been my working Bible for study/teaching for almost 20 years now. I originally bought it because it was the only King James Version I could find that had the generous wide margins (even in the center) to allow for writing notes all around the text. You may ask, "Why all the new translations, then?" Well, again, I could be wrong here, but it seems to me that the driving force behind the flood of all these new versions constantly coming out isn't so much a desire for more accuracy or readability (since there are already enough usable translations available to the public NOW to last us till kingdom come) as it is for the much more popular reason which I refer to as the "GOG" (Good Old-fashioned Greed) factor. Although you can still find the KJV offered by other companies, Oxford and Cambridge remain the two publishing houses still vigorously committed to offering a variety of quality, leather-bound KJV Bibles, as they provided the majority of scholars to originally translate (and later, publish) the AV some 400 years ago. Incidentally, I have recently purchased the "Cambridge Cameo Wide Margin KJV" (KWMC257), and like it immensely. Like the Oxford, it is also Smyth-sewn, the best (and most expensive) method available. I actually find the Cambridge edition to be perhaps a tad superior, mainly due to its pronunciation markings, fine concordance, and complete original preface from the Translators to the Reader, all of which are lacking in the Oxford edition. This Oxford, however does have the useful verse outlines at the beginning of each chapter, as well as superior (in my estimation) marginal references. I have a Morocco leather and Calfskin leather in Oxford (as well as a Berkshire--pigskin--leather, and Calfskin leather in the Cambridge) either of which are essentially comparable in quality, and which also make the Oxford (and Cambridge) the nicest KJV Wide-Margin Bible(s) you can buy today, and which, with proper care, should give decades of use.

This Oxford is simply the best available wide margin Bible in the King James Version. The calfskin leather is thick and sturdy enough to support the weight of the book, yet still flexible. The paper is the best I know of among wide margin Bibles. It is thick, so there's no bleedthrough from writing notes. It is also non-glare, so it's easy on the eyes. The print is neither small nor large. The margins are quite wide and continue around the entirety of the text. I really like the fact that there are about 25 pages of lined paper bound in the back of the Bible right after the maps. In addition, there are several blank note pages right before the maps, so between the lined and unlined pages, there is plenty of room to use for notes in the back of the Bible. The only "negatives" about this Bible might be it's size (it is relatively large and somewhat heavy, but still quite portable. No larger, really, than a full-size study Bible), and also there is no concordance (this is not a drawback to me, but might be to others. I'd much rather have the thicker paper and the extra blank pages in the back than a concordance). The Bible does have center-column references and a nice selection of maps. The Binding is extremely well done by today's standards. This is a Bible that's made to use and made to last.

I was extremely pleased with the product and response I got from this company. The wide margin Oxford Bible which I received was in excellent condition. They described it"like new"; it looked to me as if it WAS new. I can only speak in superlatives of the Bible and service I received. I will treasure this wonderful Bible and highly recommend this
company to anyone. Thank you so very much.

Just received the Bible. positively BEAUTIFUL. Was so much better than I expected. I have wanted one for a long time, wish I would have gotten it sooner. If you are looking for a Bible. Pick this one! The pages are nice, with plenty of room for notes (which I have done for years). Again what a beautiful product!

OK! I am a King Man! I have a number of Editions! their are 5 that REALLY stand out! I have no "order" each has it's own merits!!!! In fact! I shall allow this edition to stand on it's own! It is AMAZING! Buy it, Live It, Read It Love It! Shalom of Jesus Christ!