NASB Giant Print Reference Bible

The NASB Giant-Print reference Bible is designed to be easily read by older readers and the visually impaired. This Bible features large, clear text and is bound in a variety of quality materials. If you are searching for an economical giant-print edition, this Bible is an excellent choice.

About the Binding & Cover
The edition featured in this review is bound in Leathertex, an artificial leather that is flexible and durable. Leathertex is thought to be as durable as bonded leather, though it has not been on the market long enough to know for sure. This edition is also available in bonded leather, hard back, and genuine leather. The binding is sewn for added durability. Size: 10.2 x 7.5 x 2 inches

What’s inside?
The text size of this edition is 14 pt, an excellent text size for those needing a giant print edition. The layout of this Bible is double column format, red-letter edition, with subject headings. Features of this edition include: translation notes, a detailed Dictionary/Concordance, 13,000 end-of-paragraph cross references, 8 full color maps, pages for family record/ family tree and located in the back are Introductions to the books of the Bible. This edition has one burgundy ribbon marker and the pages are gilt in gold, which looks elegant with the burgundy cover.

In the Front

1. Presentation Page
2. Family Records
3. Forward to the NASB
4. Abbreviations and Special Markings
5. Table of Weights, Measures, and Coins
6. Books of the Bible in Canonical Order
7. Books of the Bible in Alphabetical Order

In the Back

1. Dictionary/Concordance
2. Introduction to the books of the Bible
3. 8 full color maps

About this Translation
The translation used in this edition is the Updated New American Standard Version. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is a revision of the 1911 American Standard Version. The American Standard Version is a reversion of the King James Version. Many view the New American Standard Bible as one of the most literal translations of the 20th-century. Since its completion in 1971, the New American Standard Bible has been widely embraced by many as “the most literally accurate English translation” from the original languages. In 1995, the Lockman Foundation reissued the NASB text as the NASB Updated Edition (or more often known, the Updated NASB or NASB95). Since then, it has become known simply as the "NASB" and has replaced the 1971 text in most current printings (although the Thompson Chain Reference Bibles, the Open Bibles, and the Key Word Study Bibles use the 1977 text for their NASB editions).

Helpful Online Resources:
Introduction to the New American Standard Bible

New American Standard Bible Translation Principles

Compare Translations

My Personal Opinion:
The quality of this Bible is excellent for an economical edition; the binding is sturdier than many other giant-print editions, and the text is a large, clear size making this edition easier to read. To test the readability of this edition I asked my friends and family for feedback. My mother found this edition to be very readable and a pleasure to use.

The edition featured in this review can be found on the following website.

NAS Giant Print Reference Bible, Imitation leather, Burgundy

This Bible is bound in a variety of quality materials.
Below are links to other cover options for this edition.

NAS Giant Print Reference Bible, Hardcover

NASB Giant-Print Reference Bible, Genuine leather, Burgundy-indexed

NASB Giant-Print Reference Bible, Genuine leather, Black-indexed

NASB Giant Print Reference Bible, Genuine Leather, black

NASB Giant-Print Reference Bible, Imitation leather Black, Indexed

NASB Large-Print Ultrathin Reference Bible--bonded leather, burgundy

NASB Giant-Print Reference Bible, Burgundy Indexed

NASB Giant-Print Reference Bible, Burgundy Indexed

NASB Large-Print Ultrathin Reference Bible--bonded leather, black

NASB Large-Print UltraThin Reference Bible--genuine leather, black

True Identity: The Bible for Women (NIV Italian Duo-Tone™, Violet/Melon Green

Description:
True Identity: The Bible for Women is designed to be a devotional Bible for women in their 20's and 30's, with an emphasis on the issues women face during these years, such as career, dating, marriage, children, changing friendships, moving, etc. Although designed to help women in this age group, women of all ages can relate to the contents. The purpose of the True Identity Bible is to show us that our identity as women isn't what we do for a living, or in human relationships, but in being a Christian and having a relationship with God.

A quote from the publisher about the True Identity: The Bible for Women

"The Bible that helps you see yourself as God sees you. No matter what your stage in life, you’re probably facing a challenge or a change. Whatever you’re facing, you probably share your struggles with a friend. Now imagine your friend has incredible wisdom and is available anytime of the day or night! That’s what this Bible is about: becoming who you are in Christ through your relationship with him."

About the binding & cover
As demonstrated in the above slid show the True Identity Bible is flexible and lays flat while reading. The cover is made from Italian duo-tone which is a soft flexible artificial leather. Italian duo-tone is a good quality artificial leather which should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather. Artificial leather book covers such as this haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure. Italian duo-tone comes in many colors, and feels more durable then most artificial leathers. Size: 7.5 wide x 9.4 high x 2.2 deep in. | 190 wide x 239 high x deep 55 mm

What’s inside?
The text of this Bible is single column format ,with purple text and bold mint green paragraph/subject headings. The format and the layout of the features is eye catching and well designed. The paper is thin, and has a semi-transparent quality. I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible. If you like to highlight passages I recommend crayola color pencils they work best on thin paper. The pages are edged with silver , which matches the cover & mint green ribbon marker very well. All of the notes, articles, and other features have a light conventional tone.

In the Front
Feature Contents:

1. Ask Me Anything
2. Myths
3. Welcome to True Identity
4. Contributors
5. Preface to the NIV

Table of Contents:

1. Books of the Bible in Canonical Order

In the Back

1. Table of Wights and Measures
2. Subject Index
3. 60-day overview of the Bible reading plan
4. 30 days with Jesus reading plan
5. 30 days of "ask me anything" reading plan
6. 30 days of "conversations" reading plan
7. 30 days of "He is" reading plan
8. Article: table for two
9. Article: six degrees of separation
10. Article: mentoring 101
11. Article: you most powerful possession

Below is a brake down of the different features

• 100 “Myth” articles—States a commonly accepted myth that the world tells you is true, then refutes the myth with the truth of God’s Word.
• 30 “Ask Me Anything” notes—Profiles a woman from the Bible in an interview format where the biblical woman speaks to the modern readers about the life issue she faced.
• 200 “Conversations” notes—Penetrating questions to reflect on, either alone or with a friend or mentor.
• 200 “He Is” callouts—Highlights an attribute of God as shown or taught in Scripture and teaches how that affects a woman’s identity.
• 300 “At Issues” notes—Short teaching notes on life topics such as money, sex, or pride.
• Book introductions
• Topical index
• Back matter articles on topics such as mentoring, developing a consistent quiet time, Bible reading plans, memorizing Scripture, etc.

About this Translation.
The New International Version became one of the most popular modern translations made in the twentieth century. This translation is easy to read & understand. The NIV is a Protestant translation that was released in full in 1978. The Deuterocanonical books (Also known as the Apocrypha) are not included in this translation.

If you would like to learn more about the New International Version please go to the following sites

http://www.ibsstl.org/niv/index.php

Preface to the New International Version (NIV) Bible

My Personal Opinion
The Cover and Text: The cool spiral designs of the cover give this Bible a very whimsical yet modern look. The purple text is easy to read, and surprisingly isn't a distraction.(From now on I'll be looking for purple letter editions.) The Features: Many of the articles are interesting and useful, but at times some articles come across as overly simplistic. This would be a good Bible for women looking for answers to every day issues. I recommend this Bible to women looking for a devotional Bible with a conversational tone.

This Bible can be found at the link below.

True Identity: The Bible for Women, NIV--soft leather-look, violet/melon green

The soft-cover edition can be found at the following link.

True Identity: The Bible for Women (NIV), Softcover

English Standard Version Classic Reference Edition: Published by Good News & Crossway

About the binding & cover
The cover of this Classic Reference edition has a nice leathery feel, unlike most artificial leathers. This cover is made from Trutone, an artificial leather which is soft and flexible. Trutone is a high quality artificial leather which should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather. Artificial leather book covers such as this haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure. The European hand-stitching adds to the beauty and durability of this Bible. Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches

What’s inside?
The center-column cross-reference in this edition includes over 80,000 cross-references. This is very useful when studying God's Word. The text size of this edition is 9.5 point type, which is very readable, and would be good for devotional reading, or study. The format of this edition is double-column paragraph format, with subject headings. The ESV Classic Reference edition is a red letter edition. The paper is thin, and has a semi-transparent quality. I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible. If you like to highlight passages I recommend crayola color pencils they work best on thin paper. The pages are edged with gold , which matches the cover & gold tone ribbon marker very well.

In the Front

1. Presentation Page
2. Family Records: Marriages, Births, Deaths
3. Table of Contents
4. Books of the Bible in Canonical Order
5. Books of the Bible in Alphabetical Order
6. Preface
7. Explanation of Features
   

In the Back

1. Table of Weights and Measures
2. Concordance with over 14,500 entries
3. 8 Detailed Maps
   

Included with this Bible is a Free ESV Bible Resource software, You can order a free CD of the program or download the program online. The program comes with two Bible translations the English Standard Version & the King James Version. The program has lots of features, and is expandable.

About this Translation
Since I am not familiar with this translation , I decided to do a little research to learn more about it. The best site I found concerning the ESV is http://www.esv.org/. I am very impressed with the amount of information I found. Below are some helpful articles found at esv.org.

Introduction to the ESV Bible

How Is the ESV Different?
This is a very interesting article it compares the ESV to other popular translations

From KJV to ESV
This article explains how the ESV is part of the KJV tradition.

Verse by Verse Comparisons
This article compares verses from the ESV with verses from other popular translations

The publisher offers many editions & styles of this translation including:ESV Thinline, Compact, Journaling Bible, ESV Classic Reference, Single Column Reference, Wide Margin, Large Print Bibles, The Daily Reading Bible, The One Year Bible, The ESV Children’s Bible, Outreach Bible , Life Discovery Bible, ESV God’s Story Bible, compact TruGrip, Metal BattleZone edition. The ESV also comes in paperback editions & in Pew & Worship editions for churches

To the best of my knowledge there isn't a Catholic Edition of the ESV.

My Personal Opinion
Personally I feel that the ESV Classic Reference edition is great for devotional reading & study.
This Bible is great for devotional reading because

1. The ESV is easy to read & understand.
2. With the word Concordance you can pick a topic, and read about it in your Bible. (with out using Google)
3. This Bible is large enough to be easily read, but light enough to carry with you to Bible study classes or church.
   

This Bible is great for study because.

1. TheCross reference system.
2. The word concordance.
3. The ESV is an essentially literal translation
   

Over all I am very impressed with the quality ,and style of this Bible. Maybe one day Crossway will print this edition with the Catholic or Orthodox Canon. Being a Catholic I would love to see how the ESV would translate the book of Judith or the story of Susanna in the 13th Chapter of Daniel (which one of my favorite Bible stories). The Classic Reference Edition would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys reading God's word. The style of this cover would make a very good gift for Father's Day.

The Bible featured in this review, along with other ESV Classic Reference Edition Bibles can be found online at the following links.

ESV Classic Reference Edition, Brown/Cordovan, Portfolio Design (The Bible Featured in This Review)

ESV Classic Reference Edition, Charcoal, Celtic Cross Design

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Hardcover (Black-Letter Edition)

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Calfskin Leather, Black (Black-Letter Edition)

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Genuine leather, Burgundy (Black-Letter Edition)

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Genuine leather, Black (Black-Letter Edition)

ESV Classic Reference Bible, TruTone, Chestnut, Eternity Design

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Genuine leather, Black, Thumb-Indexed

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Bonded leather, Black

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Genuine leather, Burgundy

ESV Classic Reference Bible, Calfskin Leather, Cordovan (Burgundy) (Black-Letter Edition)

NASB Compact Bible, Leathertex -Cross Cover Stamp

About the binding & cover
The cover of this Compact Bible is made from Leathertex, an artificial leather which is soft to the touch. This Leathertex edition has a very nice smooth feel, which my husband really likes the feel of. Artificial leather should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather, although they haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure.
Trim Size: 4 1/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/4


What’s inside?
This Bible is black letter edition. The text size is 6.8 type, which is good size for a compact Bible. 6.8 type is very readable when compared with other compact editions. The format of this edition is double-column, verse format, with subject headings. The paper is an off white color, and is non reflective which many people like in a compact Bible. The paper also has a semi-transparent quality. I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible. If you would like to highlight passages I recommend Crayola color pencils they work best on thin paper. This edition includes a built in navy blue marker, which matches very well with the cover. The paper is edged with gold gild, which looks very nice with the navy blue cover.

In the Front

1. Table of contents
2. Books of the Bible in alphabetical order

In the Back

1. The parables of Jesus
2. The miracles of Jesus

About this Translation.
The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is a revision of the American Standard Version of 1901. The American Standard Version was a reversion of the King James Version. Many view the New American Standard Bible as one of the most literal translations of the 20th-century. Since its completion in 1971, the New American Standard Bible has been widely embraced by many as “the most literally accurate English translation” from the original languages
This compact Bible contains the updated New American Standard Bible.
In 1995, the Lockman Foundation reissued the NASB text as the NASB Updated Edition (or more often known, the Updated NASB or NASB95). Since then, it has become known simply as the "NASB" and has supplanted the 1971 text in most current printings (although the Thompson Chain Reference Bibles, the Open Bibles, and the Key Word Study Bibles still use the 1977 text for their NASB editions).

Introduction to the New American Standard Bible

New American Standard Bible Translation Principles

Compare Translations


The Deuterocanonical books (Also known as the Apocrypha) are not included in this compact edition of the Bible. To the best of my knowledge the Deuterocanonical books (Also known as the Apocrypha) are not included in the New American Standard Bible.


My Personal Opinion
I like the style of this cover, the design is simple yet elegant. I also like the rich navy blue color. Its always nice to see beautiful cover styles for Bibles. This edition comes in four other colors, and styles. The compact size & light weight of this Bible makes it a good choice for traveling. The New American Standard Bible Compact edition can make a very elegant gift for someone on the go.

This edition of the NASB can be found at the following link

NASB Compact Leatherflex Bible, Blue with Crossb Design

Other cover styles of this edition can be found at the links below.

NASB Compact Leatherflex Bible, Burgundy with Greek Cross Design

NASB Compact Leatherflex Bible, Brown with Diamond/Cross Design

NASB Compact Leatherflex Bible, Brown/Light Brown

NASB Compact Bible, Bonded Leather Black

ESV Compact Bible Wild Rose (Floral Design): Published by Good News & Crossway

About the binding & cover
I'm really impressed with the cover of this Bible, the cover feels more like leather instead of artificial leather. The cover is made from Trutone, an artificial leather which is soft and flexible. Trutone is a high quality artificial leather which should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather. Artificial leather book covers such as this haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure. The European hand-stitching around the edges of the cover adds to the durability of this Bible. Size: 3.75 x 5.75 inches x 3/4 thick


What’s inside?
The text in this edition of the compact ESV is 6.2-point type, which is about average for compact Bibles. There is a deluxe edition of the compact ESV with larger 6.55-point type text, if your looking for a more readable edition. The format of this edition is Double-column, paragraph format. I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible. If you would like to highlight passages I recommend crayola color pencils they work best on thin paper. The paper also has a semi-transparent quality. The pages are edged with silver gild, which matches the cover & silver ribbon marker very well.


In the Front

1. Presentation Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Books of the Bible in Alphabetical Order
4. Preface
5. Explanation of Features

In the Back

1. Table of Weights and Measures
2. Concordance with over 12,000 references

Included with this Bible is a Free ESV Bible Resource software, You can order a free CD of the program or download the program online. The program comes with two Bible translations the English Standard Version & the King James Version. The program has lots of features, and is expandable.

About this Translation
Since I am not familiar with this translation , I decided to do a little research to learn more about it. The best site I found concerning the ESV is http://www.esv.org/. I am very impressed with the amount of information I found. Below are some helpful articles found at esv.org.

Introduction to the ESV Bible

How Is the ESV Different?
This is a very interesting article it compares the ESV to other popular translations

From KJV to ESV
This article explains how the ESV is part of the KJV tradition.

Verse by Verse Comparisons
This article compares verses from the ESV with verses from other popular translations

The publisher offers many editions & styles of this translation including:ESV Thinline, Compact, Journaling Bible, ESV Classic Reference, Single Column Reference, Wide Margin, Large Print Bibles, The Daily Reading Bible, The One Year Bible, The ESV Children’s Bible, Outreach Bible , Life Discovery Bible, ESV God’s Story Bible, compact TruGrip, Metal BattleZone edition. The ESV also comes in paperback editions & in Pew & Worship editions for churches

To the best of my knowledge there isn't a Catholic Edition of the ESV. It would be nice to find a Catholic edition with cool cover styles like the ones mentioned above.


My Personal Opinion
I love the style of the cover its nice to see beautiful cover styles for Bibles. Some other beautiful styles are the Celtic Cross Design, Crown Design,Filigree Design, Diamond Design, and Vine Design . I like the way this Bible feels in my hands, it has a nice leathery feel. The compact size of this Bible makes it a good choice for traveling. This Bible fits very well in my purse, with out taking up much room.

This edition of the ESV Compact Bible is no longer in print, the links below are to the deluxe compact edition.

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible TruTone Wild Rose, Floral Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible, TruTone, Charcoal, Crown Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible, TruTone, Chestnut, Diamond Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible TruTone Chestnut, Crown Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible TruTone Royal Blue, Eternity Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible, TruTone, SeaBreeze, Horizon Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible, TruTone, Harvest, Horizon Design

ESV Deluxe Compact Bible TruTone Sienna, Crossroads Design

Wild About Horses NIV: Published by ZonderKidz

This cute Bible is designed to inspire girls who love horses. In this Bible are beautiful photos of horses, accompanied by inspirational thoughts and scripture verses to help girls deal with a variety of issues including love, friendship, faith, strength, and more. Although the Wild About Horses Bible is primarily designed for girls ages 9-12, anyone who loves horses can appreciate the design & quality of this Bible.

About the binding & cover
The cover is made from Italian duo-tone which is a soft flexible artificial leather. Italian duo-tone is a good quality artificial leather which should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather. Artificial leather book covers such as this haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure. Italian duo-tone comes in many colors, and feels more durable then most artificial leathers. Size: 4.6 wide x 6.7 high x 1 deep in. | 117 wide x 170 high x deep 25 mm

What’s inside?
Through out this Bible you'll find 12 beautiful, full-color photos of horses, accompanied by inspirational thoughts and Scripture verses. Based on the themes of love, peace, friendship, beauty, strength and faith. This Bible is a Red letter edition with the words of Christ in red text. The text is average size for a compact Bible. This Bible does have subject headings which I find to be a blessing, sadly so many compact editions don't have subject headings . I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible. If you would like to highlight passages I recommend crayola color pencils they work best on thin paper. The paper also has a semi-transparent quality. The pages are edged with gold gild , which matches very well with the design of the cover & the built in ribbon marker very well.

In the Front

1. Presentation page for gift giving
2. Table of Contents
3. Books of the Bible in alphabetical order
4. Preface to the New International Version

In the Back

1. Weights and Measures
2. Promises of the Bible
3. Perspectives from the Bible
4. Prayers from the Bible
5. Ministry of Jesus
6. Parables of Jesus
7. Miracles of Jesus

About this Translation.
The New International Version became one of the most popular modern translations made in the twentieth century. This translation is easy to read & understand. The NIV is a Protestant translation that was released in full in 1978. The Deuterocanonical books (Also known as the Apocrypha) are not included in this translation.

If you would like to learn more about the New International Version please go to the following sites

http://www.ibsstl.org/niv/index.php

Preface to the New International Version (NIV) Bible

My Personal Opinion
Horses are one of God's most beautiful creatures, I love the design & theme of this Bible.
Even though this Bible is published for girls ages 9-12 its design can be appreciated by all ages. Any one who loves horses regardless of their age will enjoy this Bible.

This edition can be found at the following link.

NIV Wild About Horses Bible, Toffee Brown A "perfect fit" for your horse-loving tween daughter, this whimsical NIV Bible tucks easily into a backpack or saddlebag!Twelve beautiful photos of horses * Inspirational thoughts and Scripture verses celebrating love, peace, friendship, beauty, and faith * Words of Christ in red * Size: 4.25" x 6.25" * 992 pages, toffee-colored imitation leather from Zonderkidz

The One Year Bible for Women NLT: Published by Tyndale House Publishers

About the binding & cover
The cover is made from TuTone burgundy artificial leather & pink fabric. The artificial leather has a very nice feel, which feels more like bonded leather than artificial leather.

What’s inside?
This edition has a very interesting format, instead of the usual order of the books this Bible is divided into 365 sections. One section for each day of the year, this format is meant to help you read the entire Bible in one year. Following this layout you could read the entire Bible in one year, with as little as fifteen minutes a day devoted to reading. Each fifteen minute reading includes a portion from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. Some passages of Scriptural are highlighted to help you focus on a key thoughts in each day’s reading. You’ll also find encouraging inspirational thoughts through out this Bible. The pages are done in a very feminine design, with certain passages highlighted in pink. This edition as silver gilded page edges & a built in pink ribbon marker. I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible because of the thinness of the paper. The paper also has a slightly transparent quality about it.

In the Front

1. Alphabetical Index to the Books of the Bible
2. Ways to use the One Year Bible
3. Publishers Note
4. Introduction to the New Living Translation
5. NLT Bible Translation Team
6. A list of all the Books of the Bible, Dates they are read on, & what page to find them.

In the Back

1. A listing of Devotionals & Quotes
2. One Year Bible Verse Finder

About this Translation.
The New living Translation (NLT) was completed and published in 1996. The Second Edition of the New Living Translation (also called the NLTse) was released in 2004.This edition of The One Year Bible for Women New Living Translation is the Second Edition. The New Living Translation is written in everyday English, which makes reading seem very natural. This translation is both a Formal equivalence and Dynamic equivalence. Dynamic equivalence translations are good for casual reading, & are also helpful when studying hard to understand passages. If you would like to learn more about the New Living Translation check out http://www.newlivingtranslation.com/ . This sites FAQ page has lot of information about the New Living Translation http://www.newlivingtranslation.com/05discoverthenlt/faqs.asp

My Personal Opinion
This Bible makes daily reading easy, all you have to do is just turn to today’s date & start reading. The readings take about fifteen minutes. But If your really short on time you could always read part of the section in the morning & the other part in the evening. When I read the title one year Bible I didn’t think that they meant this type of format, but this was defiantly a good surprise. The One Year Bible comes in many different editions & translations . This edition of The One Year Bible for Women NLT comes in paperback, hardback & imitation leather. If your looking for a daily devotional, Bible this would defiantly be a good choice. This Bible would make a wonderful Mother's day gift.

This Edition can be found at the following links.

The NLT One Year Bible for Women - TuTone LeatherLike mocha/blushThe NLT One Year Bible for Women - SoftCoverNLT One Year Bible for Women, Leatherlike Pink

The GNT Catholic Bible: Published by The American Bible Society

About the binding & cover The cover is made of an artificial leather called Leatherette. Leatherette is a form of artificial leather, usually made by covering a fabric base with plastic. The fabric can be made of a natural or a synthetic fiber which is then covered with a soft PVC layer. The cover on the Bible is very pliable, but it doesn't feel quite as leathery as some over types of artificial leather. (Personally I don't see this as an issue) I love the two tone design of this Bible it's nice to see a Catholic Bible with a more modern design. Over all the cover & binding seem to be very good quality. The Size of this Bibe is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Whats in side?
In this edition of the GNT the deuterocanonical books are arranged in the order most familiar to Roman Catholics. (Which I find to be a blessing, it can be so frustrating trying to find Daniel 13 in some Catholic editions.) At the front of each book you'll find Book Introductions and Outlines. Through out the GNT Catholic Bible are illustrations by Annie Vallotton. I found myself flipping through the pages to see the illustrations. As you can see from my photos the illustrations are simple yet interesting. There is over 600 of Annie Vallotton's Illustrations in this edition. The text is a comfortable size at 9 points. This Bible has subject headings in bold lettering. The paper is very thin, I do not recommend using highlighters in this Bible. The paper also has a semi-transparent quality, which can make reading difficult in certain lighting. The pages have silver gilted edges, which matches the design of the cover & the built in ribbon marker very well.


In the Front

1. The Imprimatur
2. Forward to the Catholic edition of the Good News Bible
   
3. Preface (I recommend reading this section)
4. Table of Contents

In the Back

1. The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Dei Verum 18 nov 1965
2. The New 3-Year Cycle of Readings for Sunday Mass
3. Readings for the Major Feasts of the Year
4. Weekday Lectionary
5. Word List
6. Chronology of the Bible
7. Subject Index
8. 3 pages of black and white maps

About this Translation.
The Good New Translation was previously known as the Today's English Version (TEV) and as the Good News Bible (GNB). The GNT is a Dynamic equivalence translation it's very easy to read, making ita very good translation for someone who is learning English or for a young person. Dynamic equivalence translations are also helpful when studying hard to understand passages.
I find it very interesting how both Protestants & Catholics have made use of this translation, its nice to see Protestants & Catholics working together. The below text was found on Wikipedia

"The GNB has been a popular translation. By 1969, Good News for Modern Man had sold 17.5 million copies. By 1971, that number had swelled to 30 million copies. It has been endorsed by Billy Graham and Christian groups such as the Roman Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and the Presbyterian Church (USA) [2]. The GNB is one of the authorized versions to be used in the Episcopal Church.^[3] Excerpts from the New Testament were used extensively in evangelistic campaigns, such as the Billy Graham crusades and others, from the late 1960s right through to the early 1980s. In 1991, a Gallup poll of British parishioners showed that the GNB was the most popular Bible version in that nation. In 2003, the GNB was used as the basis for a film version of the Gospel of John. In 2008, Swedish group Illuminated World paired the text of the GNB with contemporary photography for the English translation of Bible Illuminated: The Book.^[4]In the Philippines, it is the most popular version of the bible for both Catholics and Protestants as it is the cheapest bible available. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines used this translation for the English version of their Basic Ecclessial Community Bible."

My Personal Opinion
This so far is the only Catholic edition of an Dynamic equivalence translation I had the opportunity to review. I like this Bible because it's easy to read & very direct. I recommend this Bible to any one who is looking for a Dynamic equivalence translation.

This Edition can be found at the links below.

NAB Catholic Companion Edition Giant Print : Published by Fireside Catholic Publishing

My husband gave me this Bible in Aug of 2007. This is a very nice Bible but I would like to point out that a Companion Edition isn't the same as a study Bible. The notes of a study Bibles are way more in depth than that of a Companion Edition. Personally I didn't find the notes to be very helpful in this edition. That said this is a very fine quality Catholic Bible.

About the binding & cover
The cover is a new type of flux leather, its very soft like the high quality genuine leather Bibles.
This Bible has a very nice, high quality feel. The Crucifix on the front & the Rosary on the back are embossed into the cover. Fireside Catholic Publishing is the only company that publishes Bibles with a Pray-along Rosary embossed in the cover.

Whats in side?
The text is 14 point GIANT print. The pages are make of high quality paper, with Gold-gilded edges & Silk Ribbon Marker.

In The front

1. A page with Photos & quotes from Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John Paul II & Pope Pius XII
2. Three Imprimaturs for one for the Old Testament, the revised Psalms, & the revised New Testament.
   
3. Table of Consent: Books of the Bible in order & A list of the books of the Bible alphabetically arranged.
4. The Bible- A Catholic Perspective
5. The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation

In The Back

1. Table of Weekday Lectionary Readings
2. Table of Sunday and Feast Day Lectionary Readings
3. The Basic Tenets of the Catholic Church
4. A list of The Ten Commandments
5. The Stations of The Cross
6. The Seven Sacraments
7. The Seven Deadly Sins
8. The Spiritual works of mercy
9. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
10. The fruits of the Holy Spirit
11. The Cardinal Virtues
12. The Theological Virtues
13. The four Marks of the Catholic Church
14. The Last Things
15. The Precepts of the Catholic Church
16. The Beatitudes
17. All four Mysteries of The Rosary
18. A list of the Holy days of Obligation for the USA & Canada.

About this Translation.
This Bible is the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Psalms. This is the most popular Catholic Bible translation..The New American Bible is an English Bible translation that was produced by members of the Catholic biblical scholars in cooperation with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The original languages were translated into English by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine according to the principles of Vatican II for use in the liturgy.

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