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“We are building all our future ministry around the ESV. . . . The ESV satisfies the preaching, memorizing, studying, and reading needs of our church, from children to adults.”
―John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God
“The translation is outstanding. The ESV achieves a new standard in accurate Bible translations for our day.”
―R. C. Sproul, Founder, Ligonier Ministries
“I highly recommend the English Standard Version to you.”
―Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and President, Joni and Friends
“The ESV represents a new level of excellence in Bible translations―combining unquestionable accuracy in translation with a beautiful style of expression.”
―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“The ESV is the simply the best translation for combining accuracy, readability, and fidelity to the rich history of English Bible translation.”
―Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina
“The ESV has been my primary Bible for study and devotion. I like it best because it gives me a close sense of what the original says.”
―Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka; author, Discipling in a Multicultural World
“Having now read through the ESV several times in my personal devotional life, I have adopted it as the primary text for my teaching and writing ministry.”
―Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author; host, Revive Our Hearts radio
“The ESV is my translation of choice. . . . My walk with the Lord and my ministry have been enriched and blessed through this wonderful translation.”
―Crawford W. Loritts Jr., author; speaker; radio host; Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, Georgia
“With the myriad of Bible translations on the market today, few stand out. The ESV is one of the few, and surpasses the others in its simple yet elegant style.”
―Daniel B. Wallace, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice!
Very nice size, with red letter text. Worth the price!
5.0 out of 5 stars The (2015) ESV New Classic Reference Bible in TruTone Synthetic Cover
Let’s see what the 2015 New Classic Reference looks like, and compare it briefly to the edition it replaces. I think you’ll find that there aren’t very many changes. I ordered this Bible from Bolo. It arrived in generally good shape. It does not have a retail box. Instead, it has a sleeve. I prefer clamshell or two piece style boxes for storage. You tend to see clamshell style with premium Bibles, not value editions.After tossing the sleeve away, I scrutinized the cover. I like synthetic covers more than bonded leather. If I can afford them, I purchase ones that are edge lined and covered in goatskin leather. This synthetic cover was not bad. It was soft and flexible. I did get a crease in it by folding it over. Once you get the paper liner creased it shows through the cover. I don’t know how durable it will be. I’ll get back to you on that on in a couple of years. There is a good lifetime warranty on these Bibles. I’m not worried about service should anything go wrong.One of the major qualities that I love about Crossway Bibles, is even their value Bibles use better paper than almost all of their competitors. The paper in this thing is as good as some of the paper in the cost prohibitive premium Bibles. It is very opaque and seems pretty heavy. The old edition was printed on 24 pound (36 g.s.m.) Thincoat. The paper in the new edition is uncoated. It remains the same weight. It is whiter than the earlier edition which in comparison seems a little more off white. It could be that since I’ve had the other Bible for a few years the paper has yellowed a bit, but I doubt it. It is more likely that the coated paper of the earlier edition was responsible for the slight color difference.There is a slight tradeoff when using a heavier paper. The Bible, by necessity of finites becomes thicker. That being said, I would much rather a Bible be thicker and very legible than be thinner and barely legible. Ghosting is a real problem on thinner paper and can make daily reading a near impossible task. The New Classic Reference is not too heavy or big. It feels good to hold and read from. The fact that it is a tad bit thicker doesn’t make it uncomfortable to use. I find it to be subjectively, one of the most comfortable Bibles I’ve spent hours reading from.Both the older edition and the new one, offer good contrast between the paper and the text. The text is a modern setting of Lexicon font in 9 pt size. It is sharp and crisp against the backdrop of the page. This is a red letter edition with the words of Christ printed in red. Some people like this feature and others think it detracts from the entirety of the word being inspired. I don’t have an opinion either way. If it is done well, I like it. The red and black ink is consistent throughout.There are book introductions at the beginning of each book. This is pretty helpful without adding the bulk that a study Bible would have. The New Classic Reference is laid out in a double column, paragraph format, with center column references. This is pretty standard, but again due to the paper quality, uniform printing, and smyth-sewn binding this Bible stands out. I am thinking about rebinding it in goatskin leather. It is an excellent candidate for rebind because of the low initial purchase price, paper, print, and the sewn binding. If you couldn’t tell by now, this does have a sewn binding making it flexible and durable. It has one ribbon marker that matches the color scheme of the Bible. It is a pretty thin ribbon. The spine has also been rounded. The older edition has a flatter spine that doesn’t appear rounded. The older edition was manufactured in the United States, while this one was manufactured in China. As long as Crossway can ensure quality control, this shouldn’t be a problem. Other publishers have not been able to, and have suffered the consequential negative effects to their reputations.An excellent three column concordance is included in the back with 32, color maps and illustrations.The overall impression I got was that this is still the same reference Bible that so many people have loved over the years with some small changes. The most important qualities have not changed. It remains very legible, and easy on the eyes for long bouts of reading. It wins, hands down over many other similarly priced Bibles due to the paper, print, and binding. Throw in the formal equivalent English Standard Version (ESV) translation and you have a great reference Bible.
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect gift
Great study features.... cover is really nice looking and feeling... great value for the money. Makes a perfect gift.
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality and price
Perfect size to carry and great value
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Style of Bible with reference guide
A great size for easy carrying, references are good and many of them. The ESV is my preferred version and would highly recommend this business for quick delivery of a quality product!
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful all around Bible.
This is a very good Bible for the price asked. I love Crossway's Trutone covers. The main con with the construction of this bible for me would have to be the paper paste-down liner. Other than that I think you really get a good deal for the price. This bible has a generous amount of cross-references down the middle of the page, the classic ESV footnotes, as well as a rather long concordance for a run-of-the-mill reference bible, it even features I believe 16 color maps as well as many color illustrations. This bible makes great for a personal study bible, a reading bible, and it's the right size to take everywhere with you. Now many on here complain of the font size, and at a 9 pt font it is by no means a large print. With that being said the text itself is dark enough with the pages being thick and opaque enough for easy readability even at this font size. Over all I'm extremely satisfied with this bible.
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s actually a pretty good Bible!
I’m reviewing the ESV Classic Reference Bible, which is a personal size Bible, in the Coffee color.This isn’t a bad beginner bible at all. The trutone cover is just ok, but still better than bonded leather, at least in my opinion. The cover doesn’t lay flat when you set it down. It curls a little bit upward, but if that doesn’t bother you, then the cover will be just fine.The paper is actually pretty good! It’s not real smooth, and has a little texture to it, which actually aids in page turning, and it’s pretty opaque per the pics above.The font is about a 9 point lexicon, and it’s very legible. You won’t need a magnifying glass to read the text, but the references are a little bit more challenging to read. If they were bolder, this would be an even better bible, especially for the money.All in all though….for the money…it’s actually a really good bible, with some nice features like….center column references, a concordance, and small book introductions at the beginning of each book. Whenever mine gets worn out enough, I’d definitely buy this one again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Without a doubt my favorite text block.
Without a doubt my favorite text layout. I will never find a text layout that I enjoy more than this edition. From the book introductions to the center column references, everything about this screams "BIBLE" to me. For the price, the paper quality is incredible. I even rebound mine in black cowhide, added some ribbons, and put red ink under the gilding.I know Allan uses a slightly enlarged version of this text block on their Classic Reference ESV Bibles. But truth be told, you do not need to spend $300 on the R.L. Allan version. This edition checks all the boxes.
I love this Bible :)
I am so surprised by this bible. I received it and was so much more happy with it then I thought I would be. The brown in this is truly a dark brown (not having as much "purple" under tone to it as photos show). The Bible is a bit thick, and is a bit longer than you would expect. But it's a really good bible if you are looking for a medium sized one. It would perhaps be a bit too big for people who want something a bit smaller/thinner. But I wanted something in the middle range between my large study bible, and a small compact bible--which this fits perfectly.I find that you have to follow the link that takes you to the American Bolo in order to see the photos that are shared in their reviews--so if you go there you will be able to see some good photos of this Bible there that a gentlemen posted. I'll share some photos I took that are just not as good (had to use my computer). But considering the horrible "photos" they give on this Bible, figured something would be a bit helpful.
Text は Update されていました。(Text Edition: 2016)
発売が2015年となっているので、Text の Update はあきらめていましたが、Text Edition: 2016 が届き、とてもうれしいです。読みやすく、美しい本です。
Very good Bible
It's a very good Bible. The printing is clear, the paper is clean and bright. Easy to read. Since I just received it, I cannot say about the binding quality. Hope it is as good as the printing quality. All in all, I am satisfied with the Bible.
Defect
Just a Little defect
Not bound in the skin of infidels
Was hoping it was bound in the skin of infidels but I get the words of God the same
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Imported From: United States
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Editorial Reviews
Review
“We are building all our future ministry around the ESV. . . . The ESV satisfies the preaching, memorizing, studying, and reading needs of our church, from children to adults.”
―John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God
“The translation is outstanding. The ESV achieves a new standard in accurate Bible translations for our day.”
―R. C. Sproul, Founder, Ligonier Ministries
“I highly recommend the English Standard Version to you.”
―Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and President, Joni and Friends
“The ESV represents a new level of excellence in Bible translations―combining unquestionable accuracy in translation with a beautiful style of expression.”
―R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“The ESV is the simply the best translation for combining accuracy, readability, and fidelity to the rich history of English Bible translation.”
―Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina
“The ESV has been my primary Bible for study and devotion. I like it best because it gives me a close sense of what the original says.”
―Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka; author, Discipling in a Multicultural World
“Having now read through the ESV several times in my personal devotional life, I have adopted it as the primary text for my teaching and writing ministry.”
―Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author; host, Revive Our Hearts radio
“The ESV is my translation of choice. . . . My walk with the Lord and my ministry have been enriched and blessed through this wonderful translation.”
―Crawford W. Loritts Jr., author; speaker; radio host; Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, Georgia
“With the myriad of Bible translations on the market today, few stand out. The ESV is one of the few, and surpasses the others in its simple yet elegant style.”
―Daniel B. Wallace, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice!
Very nice size, with red letter text. Worth the price!
5.0 out of 5 stars The (2015) ESV New Classic Reference Bible in TruTone Synthetic Cover
Let’s see what the 2015 New Classic Reference looks like, and compare it briefly to the edition it replaces. I think you’ll find that there aren’t very many changes. I ordered this Bible from Bolo. It arrived in generally good shape. It does not have a retail box. Instead, it has a sleeve. I prefer clamshell or two piece style boxes for storage. You tend to see clamshell style with premium Bibles, not value editions.After tossing the sleeve away, I scrutinized the cover. I like synthetic covers more than bonded leather. If I can afford them, I purchase ones that are edge lined and covered in goatskin leather. This synthetic cover was not bad. It was soft and flexible. I did get a crease in it by folding it over. Once you get the paper liner creased it shows through the cover. I don’t know how durable it will be. I’ll get back to you on that on in a couple of years. There is a good lifetime warranty on these Bibles. I’m not worried about service should anything go wrong.One of the major qualities that I love about Crossway Bibles, is even their value Bibles use better paper than almost all of their competitors. The paper in this thing is as good as some of the paper in the cost prohibitive premium Bibles. It is very opaque and seems pretty heavy. The old edition was printed on 24 pound (36 g.s.m.) Thincoat. The paper in the new edition is uncoated. It remains the same weight. It is whiter than the earlier edition which in comparison seems a little more off white. It could be that since I’ve had the other Bible for a few years the paper has yellowed a bit, but I doubt it. It is more likely that the coated paper of the earlier edition was responsible for the slight color difference.There is a slight tradeoff when using a heavier paper. The Bible, by necessity of finites becomes thicker. That being said, I would much rather a Bible be thicker and very legible than be thinner and barely legible. Ghosting is a real problem on thinner paper and can make daily reading a near impossible task. The New Classic Reference is not too heavy or big. It feels good to hold and read from. The fact that it is a tad bit thicker doesn’t make it uncomfortable to use. I find it to be subjectively, one of the most comfortable Bibles I’ve spent hours reading from.Both the older edition and the new one, offer good contrast between the paper and the text. The text is a modern setting of Lexicon font in 9 pt size. It is sharp and crisp against the backdrop of the page. This is a red letter edition with the words of Christ printed in red. Some people like this feature and others think it detracts from the entirety of the word being inspired. I don’t have an opinion either way. If it is done well, I like it. The red and black ink is consistent throughout.There are book introductions at the beginning of each book. This is pretty helpful without adding the bulk that a study Bible would have. The New Classic Reference is laid out in a double column, paragraph format, with center column references. This is pretty standard, but again due to the paper quality, uniform printing, and smyth-sewn binding this Bible stands out. I am thinking about rebinding it in goatskin leather. It is an excellent candidate for rebind because of the low initial purchase price, paper, print, and the sewn binding. If you couldn’t tell by now, this does have a sewn binding making it flexible and durable. It has one ribbon marker that matches the color scheme of the Bible. It is a pretty thin ribbon. The spine has also been rounded. The older edition has a flatter spine that doesn’t appear rounded. The older edition was manufactured in the United States, while this one was manufactured in China. As long as Crossway can ensure quality control, this shouldn’t be a problem. Other publishers have not been able to, and have suffered the consequential negative effects to their reputations.An excellent three column concordance is included in the back with 32, color maps and illustrations.The overall impression I got was that this is still the same reference Bible that so many people have loved over the years with some small changes. The most important qualities have not changed. It remains very legible, and easy on the eyes for long bouts of reading. It wins, hands down over many other similarly priced Bibles due to the paper, print, and binding. Throw in the formal equivalent English Standard Version (ESV) translation and you have a great reference Bible.
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect gift
Great study features.... cover is really nice looking and feeling... great value for the money. Makes a perfect gift.
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality and price
Perfect size to carry and great value
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Style of Bible with reference guide
A great size for easy carrying, references are good and many of them. The ESV is my preferred version and would highly recommend this business for quick delivery of a quality product!
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful all around Bible.
This is a very good Bible for the price asked. I love Crossway's Trutone covers. The main con with the construction of this bible for me would have to be the paper paste-down liner. Other than that I think you really get a good deal for the price. This bible has a generous amount of cross-references down the middle of the page, the classic ESV footnotes, as well as a rather long concordance for a run-of-the-mill reference bible, it even features I believe 16 color maps as well as many color illustrations. This bible makes great for a personal study bible, a reading bible, and it's the right size to take everywhere with you. Now many on here complain of the font size, and at a 9 pt font it is by no means a large print. With that being said the text itself is dark enough with the pages being thick and opaque enough for easy readability even at this font size. Over all I'm extremely satisfied with this bible.
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s actually a pretty good Bible!
I’m reviewing the ESV Classic Reference Bible, which is a personal size Bible, in the Coffee color.This isn’t a bad beginner bible at all. The trutone cover is just ok, but still better than bonded leather, at least in my opinion. The cover doesn’t lay flat when you set it down. It curls a little bit upward, but if that doesn’t bother you, then the cover will be just fine.The paper is actually pretty good! It’s not real smooth, and has a little texture to it, which actually aids in page turning, and it’s pretty opaque per the pics above.The font is about a 9 point lexicon, and it’s very legible. You won’t need a magnifying glass to read the text, but the references are a little bit more challenging to read. If they were bolder, this would be an even better bible, especially for the money.All in all though….for the money…it’s actually a really good bible, with some nice features like….center column references, a concordance, and small book introductions at the beginning of each book. Whenever mine gets worn out enough, I’d definitely buy this one again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Without a doubt my favorite text block.
Without a doubt my favorite text layout. I will never find a text layout that I enjoy more than this edition. From the book introductions to the center column references, everything about this screams "BIBLE" to me. For the price, the paper quality is incredible. I even rebound mine in black cowhide, added some ribbons, and put red ink under the gilding.I know Allan uses a slightly enlarged version of this text block on their Classic Reference ESV Bibles. But truth be told, you do not need to spend $300 on the R.L. Allan version. This edition checks all the boxes.
I love this Bible :)
I am so surprised by this bible. I received it and was so much more happy with it then I thought I would be. The brown in this is truly a dark brown (not having as much "purple" under tone to it as photos show). The Bible is a bit thick, and is a bit longer than you would expect. But it's a really good bible if you are looking for a medium sized one. It would perhaps be a bit too big for people who want something a bit smaller/thinner. But I wanted something in the middle range between my large study bible, and a small compact bible--which this fits perfectly.I find that you have to follow the link that takes you to the American Bolo in order to see the photos that are shared in their reviews--so if you go there you will be able to see some good photos of this Bible there that a gentlemen posted. I'll share some photos I took that are just not as good (had to use my computer). But considering the horrible "photos" they give on this Bible, figured something would be a bit helpful.
Text は Update されていました。(Text Edition: 2016)
発売が2015年となっているので、Text の Update はあきらめていましたが、Text Edition: 2016 が届き、とてもうれしいです。読みやすく、美しい本です。
Very good Bible
It's a very good Bible. The printing is clear, the paper is clean and bright. Easy to read. Since I just received it, I cannot say about the binding quality. Hope it is as good as the printing quality. All in all, I am satisfied with the Bible.
Defect
Just a Little defect
Not bound in the skin of infidels
Was hoping it was bound in the skin of infidels but I get the words of God the same
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