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Zondervan NIV Wide Margin Bible

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I've used this bible for a few days now and I find it very helpful and easy to use. The font size is larger than I thought it would be, and makes for very easy reading. There is plenty of room on each side margin for notes, and also many blank pages at the back for more detailed and complete notes or observations. The size of this bible is very nice for me as well, as it's somewhat smaller than most wide margin bibles, which I find easier to carry in my everyday reading and studying. Also, the binding, although somewhat stiff now (I can tell it's brand new), is well done and should soften up nicely with age. Finally, I like the fact that there are no commentaries or notes at the bottom of the page. I like to learn about the bible on my own, and I find this one very helpful because I don't have someone else's notes taking up space.

Now - the negatives:

1) The words of Christ are in red-letter format. This doesn't bother me at all, but I know it does some people, so if this is important to you, you might want to look elsewhere.
2) There are very few references to other verses, and little in the way of footnotes. If you are looking for a comprehensive study bible, this isn't the one for you.
3) There are no wide margins on the top and bottom of the text - only the outside margin. I don't mind this, but if you need the extra room, this one might not work for you. (Although the text is single-column, so you don't have to worry about fitting as much on a page as you would if you were writing notes for two columns.)

All in all, I enjoy this bible very much. The font size, margin space, and physical size work very well for me, and although it's not the most comprehensive bible out there in terms of notes and references, if you're like me and just want to discover the text of the bible for yourself, but need a little extra margin room for notes, you should find this bible very helpful and useful!

I was looking for a Bible that had room to write notes and thoughts down as I studied. This Bible fit the bill. It is a good tool for those who want to jot down what the Holy Spirit is teaching.

Everything about this wide-margin Bible makes it great: good binding, great paper quality, single-column, and wide enough margins on the side for note-taking. Zondervan really did well with this one (unlike Crossway's ESV Wide Margin Bible). Right now, Zondervan only publishes the NIV and NASB in wide-margin format. Also, I would recommend people get the bonded leather edition (though it cost more). The bonded leather edition looks really nice and sturdy. You won't regret getting this bible for its utility and looks.

If you are looking for a bible to read and to add notes this is a good one. The single column makes reading so much easier and the wide margin is great for note taking. This is not a reference or study bible, but then again it was not designed to be.

My order was received quicker than promised - was exactly as described! It was a gift and was liked very much by the recipient! I'm very pleased with the timely service and with the Bible.