So like I mentioned last week...I've been frustrated with my recent bible search.
It seemed like every store I went to had dozens of bibles to choose from, but finding one with just text and no references was quite the challenge. After literally, months of searching, I finally decided to do 2 things...
Buy from Amazon because the local stores never carried it
Purchase my first 'premier' quality bible
And I have finally found it, pretty much the best bible I have ever held in my hands....Here it is:
The Thomas Nelson KJV Thinline Large Print Premier Collection
Let's take a look...
The presentation of the box alone, was remarkable. I knew I was in for a treat when I finally got the chance to sit down and take a look...
You open up the box and next you are presented with a very nice black 'cardboard' cover with a fancy 'Premier Collection' sticker holding the bible in place! As my first 'premier' bible, I must say, this was quite an experience...Just opening the box lol
But wait, there's more lol
There's a really classy 'welcome message' that the publishers included in the box as well. It gives basic care instructions and how to register your bible. Every Thomas Nelson bible is guaranteed for life. And while osme of their lower quality prints tend to 'rip apart', this one is Smyth-swen, edge lined and you know can stand the test of time!
Goatskin leather...I never even knew that was a thing for bible covers. But my goodness, this is just immaculate. It's super soft, flexible and a joy to hold. With 3 ribbon markers too, there's plenty in this bible to get excited about.
5 raised spine hubs give this bible a classic look, and with very limited 'print' on it. None of the cover or back of the bible, just on the spine that is greatly appreciated.
But what about what really matters...The content :)
Thomas Nelson developed what they call the KJV Comfort Print with 2k Denmark and 'comfort' doesn't begin to describe the font they have inside the bible. The bible says it's 11.5 font size and it reads VERY clearly. Such a joy to read and as it's line matched and verse by verse, finding the scriptures is very easy!
This is a 'Red Letter' Edition, which is great. And the 'European paper' is something you have to feel to believe. It states it's 36 gsm, and just elegant to the touch. A fantastic reading experience.
And finally, I thought a snap shot of all the features of this bible would be welcomed.
Overall...
Just wow!
This thinline is large enough to be easily read, but small enough for every day use as well. I absolutely love the goatskin leather, and the 'floppiness' of the bible as a whole. You can bend the cover and pages anyway you want and they pop back right in place.
This will become by reader because it serves the biggest purpose I was looking for....No references, just text!
Like I mentioned last week, I have other bibles for that, including my Remnant Study Bible which is my favorite study bible ever.
Hope you enjoyed my little sneak peek into my brand new bible....
The collection continues to grow, but this one truly is special!