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Summary: Pew Edition Review ISBN 1581343787
Review: I agree with the previous reviews that this is a great translation of the scriptures. Like other reviewers, I have been quite underwhelmed by the printing and binding on Crossway's bibles.The pew edition is a pleasant exception. The binding is superior to the classic and deluxe classic editions (excepting the heritage edition's binding, although the heritage still has a terrible layout and poor print/paper quality). The printing and paper quality are better than the classics/deluxe classic, and this edition features an easier to read font. I bought this expecting a cheap fealing "gift bible" type edition. What I received was a very nice, almost full sized (9"x6.5") edition that has a quality very similar(although not quite as nice) to a Cambridge Hardback. I have been very pleased. Downsides-no leather (IMO this would make a near perfect version), no concordance, and no maps. Still, I would say this largely overlooked edition is the nicest yet in the ESV, which is quickly becoming my translation of choice. If Crossway could put out a leather volume of this quality the the ESV might become more of an NIV killer. This translation has it all-it is a literal translation without the clunky unatural language of the NASB. Truly a magestic translation. I Can't wait for a great leather edition to come out, but until then this inexpensive ($...) edition will probably become my main Bible. In Christ 5 stars Translation, 4.5 stars binding (hardback only)
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Summary: Pew Edition Review ISBN 1581343787
Review: I agree with the previous reviews that this is a great translation of the scriptures. Like other reviewers, I have been quite underwhelmed by the printing and binding on Crossway's bibles. The pew edition is a pleasant exception. The binding is superior to the classic and deluxe classic editions (excepting the heritage edition's binding, although the heritage still has a terrible layout and poor print/paper quality). The printing and paper quality are better than the classics/deluxe classic, and this edition features an easier to read font. I bought this expecting a cheap fealing "gift bible" type edition. What I received was a very nice, almost full sized (9"x6.5") edition that has a quality very similar(although not quite as nice) to a Cambridge Hardback. I have been very pleased. Downsides-no leather (IMO this would make a near perfect version), no concordance, and no maps. Still, I would say this largely overlooked edition is the nicest yet in the ESV, which is quickly becoming my translation of choice. If Crossway could put out a leather volume of this quality the the ESV might become more of an NIV killer. This translation has it all-it is a literal translation without the clunky unatural language of the NASB. Truly a magestic translation. I Can't wait for a great leather edition to come out, but until then this inexpensive ($...) edition will probably become my main Bible. In Christ 5 stars Translation, 4.5 stars binding (hardback only)
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Summary: Great translation, decent book quality
Review: I recently bought the ESV Compact Thinline Bible with a bonded leather cover. I've been very pleased with the translation - I appreciate the poetic (and historically significant) language of the NKJV, but wanted something that took modern scholarship into account. In my opinion, the ESV walks the line between those parameters well. This compact version is highly portable, but I find the font to be unnecessarily small - it seems they could have increased the font size and still kept the same words per page. Thankfully, my eyes are good, but this is not one for granny. The spine width is surprisingly narrow, so it could be thickened up a bit (bigger font, more pages) and still maintain its "compact" size. My compact NKJV Bible has the same cover size, is slightly thicker, and much more legible. Also, I know the ESV is young, but I'd eventually like to see a paperback version. But these are just nitpicks. I am thankful for this new translation, and am sure the publishing quality/variety will get better over time.
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Summary: Great translation, decent book quality
Review: I recently bought the ESV Compact Thinline Bible with a bonded leather cover. I've been very pleased with the translation - I appreciate the poetic (and historically significant) language of the NKJV, but wanted something that took modern scholarship into account. In my opinion, the ESV walks the line between those parameters well. This compact version is highly portable, but I find the font to be unnecessarily small - it seems they could have increased the font size and still kept the same words per page. Thankfully, my eyes are good, but this is not one for granny. The spine width is surprisingly narrow, so it could be thickened up a bit (bigger font, more pages) and still maintain its "compact" size. My compact NKJV Bible has the same cover size, is slightly thicker, and much more legible. Also, I know the ESV is young, but I'd eventually like to see a paperback version. But these are just nitpicks. I am thankful for this new translation, and am sure the publishing quality/variety will get better over time.
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Summary: Is the King dead?
Review: The ESV is an excellent translation, as noted in several reviews including my own. My low score here is reflective of the printing quality and other publication issues. (I don't know how the translators got hooked up with Crossway. If only Zondervan or another large publisher had gotten the contract, ESV could be on the map by now.) First the quality of the page set is second class. Just look at a few pages and note that the margins vary from page to page, from top to bottom; it looks unprofessional. Second, it is too expensive ($...) for a small pocket NT. Holman has superior quality leather New Testaments at almost half the price. Third, the SlimLine NT design used by many is a superior shape, fits better into the pocket (the ESV NT is a 5" x 3" little box shape) and the SlimLine has superior print size and layout. The print in the ESV NT is minute. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: ESV needs quality publication to achieve the status it deserves.
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Summary: A Very Nice Volume
Review: This miniature edition of the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs is a very solid little volume. Though it fits in a shirt pocket, the typeface is quite legible. The red-letter Gospels and the Epistles are in a two column format, while the Psalms and Proverbs are in a whole page format. It's leather bound and is sewn, so it looks to be a durable book. While it is true that the text is sometimes placed a little high on the page, making the top and bottom margins somewhat variable, this is surely a minor problem.
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Summary: A Very Nice Volume
Review: This miniature edition of the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs is a very solid little volume. Though it fits in a shirt pocket, the typeface is quite legible. The red-letter Gospels and the Epistles are in a two column format, while the Psalms and Proverbs are in a whole page format. It's leather bound and is sewn, so it looks to be a durable book. While it is true that the text is sometimes placed a little high on the page, making the top and bottom margins somewhat variable, this is surely a minor problem.
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