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Summary: finally, a Bible I can really use
Review: I just received this Bible yesterday and it is like a breath of fresh air. Finally I have room to write my study notes in my Bible. There is a decent amount of space on the margin on each page to write your study notes right next to the Scripture passage. And there are even blank pages at the end of the Bible specifically designed for the purpose for writing additional notes.Even though I only just received the Bible, I have already put it to use and it is already one of my favorite Bibles I have ever owned because it is so useful and practical. One thing that may be a detraction for people is the absence of study notes or commentary in the Bible. For me, though, this is actually a bonus. I do not dig built-in study notes or commentary in the Bible. I also appreciate the single-column format of the Bible-- it makes it more readable for me. What could have made this a better study Bible for me are several things. First, I actually would have liked slightly wider margins on the side, as well as larger margins on the top and bottom of each page for additional space to take notes. I also would have liked even larger print. I also do not dig Christ's words in red. I prefer black lettering throughout the Bible. I also wouldn't have minded a larger concordance in the back either. But I suppose you can't have everything. Again, if you like to take notes in your Bible and find that you never have any room, this Bible is for you. I really like this Bible a lot, and I actually wish I could stock up several more copies of this Bible before it goes out of print.
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Summary: Finally, a Bible I can use!
Review: I've used many different Bibles over the years and this is the only one that has ever really satisfied me. Being a cronic note taker I felt stifled by most study bibles that wanted to tell you every thing but never let you interact with the text; in other words, when a great application of scripture came to me, I was forced to dig for a notebook, only to lose it days later. One note, however, the pages are a little thin, so if you're heavy handed like me there will be imprints of what you wrote in the margin several pages later, but no worse than most other books. Bible includes the venerable and popular NIV translation.
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Summary: The Bible I've been looking for
Review: 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!
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Summary: The Bible I've been looking for
Review: 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!
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Summary: Want an NIV Bible with room for notes, but does not cost ...
Review: Most Wide Margin Bibles of any translation cost around fifty dollars. This one not only has wide margins, is an NIV, but has a concordance and a ton of pages to take notes at the end. I really would recomend it.
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