ESV Study Bible, Large Print, Thumb Indexed (Genuine Leather, Black)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on the search for just the right Study Bible, and personal Bible. And through MANY (more than I’m able to remember off hand) orders arriving, and nearly every one being returned…..This Study Bible has a forever home with us, along with this same Study Bible in the personal size. Here’s what I love about it…. The cover is beautiful, the leather is nice and soft. The large print is perfect! Many of the Bible’s I ordered were so hard to read. And I love the thumb tabs on this Study Bible. Everything is so beautiful, I’m so happy I chose this one.

When they say “study”, they’re not kidding! Nearly 3,000 pages; maps, history, you name it. English Standard Version is easier for me to read than King James Version, but I still feel that it conveys meaning and nuance accurately. The study notes are very good about discussing various alternate interpretations which is good, as there are discrepancies of opinion among credible scholars. It’s as if God wants us to check it out then follow our own heart…imagine that! If more study will help someone become a better Christian, this is a great place to start. Finally, the book is top notch material and construction, heirloom quality befitting God’s Word.

I purchased the ESV large font black leather thumb indexed study bible. The translation uses the latest in scholarship and manuscript finds. The study notes, while protestant, are fairly neutral and very faithful to mainline understanding of holy scripture. The font used is gorgeous and this Bible lays flat with a tight sewn binding. For the lack of a better word this Bible is sumptuous and hard to put down with the great notes, articles and amazing graphics included. My edition had black and white pics not color but it's fine. I collect bibles and this is one of my crown jewels 👑

I am so glad I exchanged for the large print. It is so much easier to read. The height and width of the Bible are the same as the regular bible. It is slightly thicker. They just reformatted the pages to fit. They did an outstanding job. I would get the large print even if I had perfect eyesight. Compared to the regular print, the illustrations are “2 color” instead of full color and the Bible text is 2 column instead of 1 column. In my opinion, these are minor concessions. I also like the indexing which helps me navigate quicker.

This is a beautiful bible, and very easy on the eyes. The print is great. The study notes ESV has are awesome. It is bulky and heavy. But worth it. The only thing I wish is for ESV to make these in red letter. I do like the double column on this bible.