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I was quite surprised at the quality of this Bible for the price. The cover and binding is really good (stitched not glued) and will look really good on your bookshelf. It's a good quality hardcover, not paperback.
The page edging is red, which you can't see from the Amazon photo. Words of Jesus also printed in red.
The paper is quite thick (not the extremely thin paper some bibles have), but the print is on the small side.
Words in the bible that have been added from the original King James Version, in order to make sense in modern English, are in italics.
On the whole, very good value for the price.
The page edging is red, which you can't see from the Amazon photo. Words of Jesus also printed in red.
The paper is quite thick (not the extremely thin paper some bibles have), but the print is on the small side.
Words in the bible that have been added from the original King James Version, in order to make sense in modern English, are in italics.
On the whole, very good value for the price.
28 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I commented on this Bible in my Listmania list of "BIBLES- Which is suitable for what purpose?" but it would help to add some information here:
From the outside, this book is very recognisable as a Bible - it looks official, boring, and the sort of book that is designed to look best on the shelf rather than in your hand. (Bibles don't actually HAVE too look like that!)
If you want a Bible to look the part you could buy this one - or just pop into church next Sunday and walk out with it (no -don't!)
If you did look inside this Bible you may be surprised that it isn't the old King James "Thou Shalt Not Steal" text but a more modern translation called New King James Version. The Thees and Thous are replaxced by modern English. The language is a reasonable balance between readability and being accurate to the original Greek/Hebrew. It tries to be in fitting with the olde King James (Authorized) version. Note "AuthoriZed" with a Zee - The King James and the New King James are more highly regarded and used in America than the UK.
If you want this book to decorate your bookshelf, you hardly need a review!
If you're an American, you probably know what you want and reading that this is a NKJV version will be enough to help you decide.
If you're in the UK I would suggest looking at different versions - and my listmania list might help?
From the outside, this book is very recognisable as a Bible - it looks official, boring, and the sort of book that is designed to look best on the shelf rather than in your hand. (Bibles don't actually HAVE too look like that!)
If you want a Bible to look the part you could buy this one - or just pop into church next Sunday and walk out with it (no -don't!)
If you did look inside this Bible you may be surprised that it isn't the old King James "Thou Shalt Not Steal" text but a more modern translation called New King James Version. The Thees and Thous are replaxced by modern English. The language is a reasonable balance between readability and being accurate to the original Greek/Hebrew. It tries to be in fitting with the olde King James (Authorized) version. Note "AuthoriZed" with a Zee - The King James and the New King James are more highly regarded and used in America than the UK.
If you want this book to decorate your bookshelf, you hardly need a review!
If you're an American, you probably know what you want and reading that this is a NKJV version will be enough to help you decide.
If you're in the UK I would suggest looking at different versions - and my listmania list might help?
114 of 167 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is shrouded in mystery and controversy. It centres around a jewish man called Jesus, perhaps the Son of God, apparently born about 2,000 years ago of a virgin called Mary. Jesus grows up - the story recounts very little of his childhood days - and becomes well versed in Jewish religion. He claims special powers, preaches about universal love and forgiveness of one's enemies, is recognised by his followers as the Son of God come to fulfil his father's law, but eventually winds up Jewish elders after a heated episode in the Temple who not long after hand him over to the Roman's for crucifixion. The Roman's crucify him, he dies, is put in a cave, but three days later, so the story goes, he comes back to life and gets out. He goes back and sees his friends and followers, hanging around for a while before going back home to his father who lives in heaven.
Thats the gist of it, but the problems start with the fundamental question of who wrote it. Some people called Christians who rather like this story say that God wrote it about his Son Jesus. But that is difficult to believe as there are clearly four versions of the story, all a bit different, written by four men called Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. At times the story gets a bit repetitious, and one suspects that Matthew, Mark and Luke copied their stories from one earlier unnamed source. The version by John is a bit more mystical and fanciful and departs from the narrative of the other three authors a little too much for my liking.
Thats the gist of it, but the problems start with the fundamental question of who wrote it. Some people called Christians who rather like this story say that God wrote it about his Son Jesus. But that is difficult to believe as there are clearly four versions of the story, all a bit different, written by four men called Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. At times the story gets a bit repetitious, and one suspects that Matthew, Mark and Luke copied their stories from one earlier unnamed source. The version by John is a bit more mystical and fanciful and departs from the narrative of the other three authors a little too much for my liking.
Another problem has to do with whether this book is God's final word as the Christian's who love this book would have it. They believe it is part two of a two volume set (the first part of which is known as the Torah and which is also dictated by God to a man called Moses - those who prefer the first book over the second call themselves Jews). Many others believe this is just part two of a trilogy which ends with another book dictated by God to a man called Mohamed and which is known as the Quran. Indeed, its more complicated than that, as people called Mormon's believe there is a fourth installment, dictated to an American called Joseph Smith (by God), and they call that book the Book of Mormon.
When I was young and this book was given to me to read it all seemed rather simple. There was one book - this was it - and God wrote it. But as I've gotten older I've realised that whatever the truth behind this book is, its been rather confused and convoluted over the years of telling and retelling. But I do like the central message of this man Jesus - love others as you would love yourself, and forgive people for doing bad things to you. Thus, despite all the confusion and controversy, I recommend this book as a good read whether or not you think its all true, partly true, or a work of utter fiction. Happy Reading.
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Great easy literature to read and understand. Would recommend as a good read should you wish to gain a further insight into a catholic perspective. Good, simple and effective!
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by A. Farrell
Bought for reference
I bought this for reference for quizzes as biblical questions are often asked. I am actually an atheist so the book is read as any fictional book is read!!!!
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by rachel
Nice idea, predictable ending
As a forced Catholic (Mum saying "Embrace your faith or go to a state school!"), I like to think of the Bible as a truly brilliant story that captivated the minds and hearts of... Read more
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Quite negative in parts
While this book has produced quite a lot of cultural references still used in the modern world, there are ample examples of negativity, especially in Act 1 ('The Old Testament'). Read more
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