NIV Large Print Reference Bible [LARGE PRINT] (Leather Bound)

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Product Description
Larger print in an easy-to-carry size.

From the Back Cover
Large 12-point typeface. End-of-paragraph reference system. Extensive study helps. NIV Concordance. Book introductions, outlines and full-color maps. Presentation pages. Words of Christ in red letter.

Product Details

• Leather Bound: 2080 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310937884
• ISBN-13: 978-0310937883
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #233,022 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good modern language Bible, December 2, 2004

By	Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

This review is from: NIV Large Print Reference Bible, Personal Size (Black Bonded Leather) (Leather Bound)

The NIV is one of the two best-selling Bible translations (the other being the KJV) and for good reason; it is a fluid, beautiful version in today's English, and is recommended by many Bible scholars as being "the most readable" Bible available.
This edition by Zondervan is perfect for many reasons, and also comes in an indexed version for the ease of finding those books that tend to "hide" like the single chapter of Obadiah for a slightly higher price.
The 12-point typeface is excellent for tired eyes, and adds to the pleasure of reading this superb translation.
The bonded leather construction is sturdy, with a gold surface on the outside of the pages.

Features include:
Presentation/Events pages.
A Preface which tells the history of the NIV translation, which was made by "over a hundred scholars working directly from the best Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts", who realized the need for this new translation and began work on it in 1965.
Each book has an Introduction, which has some useful and enlightening information, as well as an Outline of contents.
Ribbon marker.
Words of Jesus in red.
It has no center reference column, but the references are located at the end of a verse/poetry line/paragraph.
Table of weights and measures.
Concordance.
8 Maps.

Translation comparison of Psalm 37: 7-8.
KJV: "Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil".

NIV: "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil".

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple & Elegant Reading Edition, October 6, 2007

By	Southern Review (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NIV Large Print Reference Bible, Personal Size (Black Bonded Leather) (Leather Bound)

ISBN-0: 0310905818 (stamped in gold on the back cover) is the indexed, 12-point font, black bonded leather edition. It is an especially lovely, well made Bible. The leather is supple and sumptuous. It has an end-of-paragraph reference system that is minimal, non-invasive, and does not intrude on the flow of reading; double columns are divided with a thin unobtrusive vertical line.

It is without center column notes, and contains a "large-print" concordance that is fairly legible; however, the font is only about 7 points. The overall look and "feel" of this Bible is particularly pleasing. Zondervan's tout of "Extensive study helps" is grossly exaggerated. The strong suit of this edition is mainly the comfortable feel and font size that make for a comfortable read.

For a study bible, I would select from among the following:

Ryrie Study Bible NIV Genuine Leather Burgundy- Red Letter Indexed (Ryrie Study Bibles)
Ryrie Study Bible/New American Standard/Red Letter Indexed Bonded Black Leather

Thompson Chain Reference Bible-NASB - Thompson Chain Reference Bible-NIV ( indexed)

Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible: New American Standard Bible : Unlocking the Riches of God's Word

The ScofieldRG Study Bible III, NASB: New American Standard Bible

Comparative Study Bible, Revised and others

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality product at a good price, February 14, 2007

By	E. Rennie (Seattle) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: NIV Large Print Reference Bible, Personal Size, Thumb Indexed (Black Bonded Leather) (Leather Bound)

Exactly what I was looking for .....the large-size font was the largest available (the ink/paper had good contrast) but the Bible itself was not too heavy to carry around with much effort.... I wish it came in a Burgundy cover.