English-Russian Parallel Bible (Leather Bound) by Christian Books store (2004-08-02)

Like I mention in my heading, this is an answered prayer! I had been using a Russian Bible while using My English KJV "back n forth~back n forth".... This allows me to minister, learn, and God gets all the Glory. I just did an Amazon search for another Russian/English Bible. And this version was it. My only problem was with one "Russian word" that should be "через" is misspelled? I am not positive. And the publishers could have fixed this error. (Still learning the language, but I am almost positive this is a typo).. Fortunately, once discovered I just remind myself of the correct spelling.... This is definitely not a toy. ~by this I mean it is serious business! You must know English grammar and formation or it will discourage those trying to interpret "word for word"... What is absolutely Beautiful is that in Russian grammar The KJV text is very easily converted into Russian language. Which makes learning more better, and shows even "sometimes" a more understandable interpretation of the English Verses in the KJV when read in the Russian language. I hope what I wrote, is to where you can "grasp what I am trying to say"..... But, I must say again "Answered Prayer!".... This Bible would be a better investment for your library than a Christian book (not the bible) because, who knows when you might come across a speaker of Russian? Then you can "at the very least" look at the verse you can read in English, then point to the other side of page for opening the text of God's Word to an individual who only understands Russian!.... How cool would that be!..... So, I recommend purchasing this Bible EVEN if you don't know where Russia is on the map!.... God Works in mysterious ways! And by having this close at hand could help lead a person into the Saving Knowledge of Jesus Christ!..... I would give so many more stars of rating "if available!"...... May this Bible "Go Forth" in Christ Jesus Name to each person God has appointed! And if your any sort of "prepper" this ranks high above Ammunitions, rations, and so forth. Christians should always have been the original Prepared People! Spiritually Prepared for what "may come!" (Think of "my prepper thinking" how I have food, and ammo, and other items for a war or collapse of society or a very horrible natural disaster ~but what greater resource!)

Beautifully made , it is nice to have both languages, sometimes I even don’t understand Synodal translation so English side helps.And I can share my thoughts without thinking to translate.

I really liked it and I recommend it to everyone.

Really nice Bible

There are three of these Bibles on Amazon, one with hard cover, this one with "bonded leather", and one with genuine leather. The dimensions are roughly 9.5" x 6.5" x 1.5". It follows the English KJV order of the New Testament. The verses are directly parallel (straight across from one anther). English is in the left column, Russian in the right. There are a few places in the Old Testament where the English KJV and Russian Synodal version have different chapter/verse numbers... in these spots, this Bible uses the English numbering, but puts the Russian chapter/verse in parenthesis. For any wondering, there are no marginal references, maps, glossary, or concordances... Besides the 2 Bibles, there is a short note from the publisher, and the names and order of the Old and New Testament books - that's it. There are 6 blank pages at the end of the Bible - a great spot for words or phrases you especially want to remember.

This is an excellent Russian / English Bible for someone attending a Russian Church or traveling to a land where Russian is spoken (Russia, Ukraine, etc.). It is a little large for my preference. It features the English King James Version and the Russian Synoid translation which are based on the same Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek texts. I am not a huge fan of the King James Version but I have found that this version of the Bible most used in Russian Churches (both Orthodox and Protestant.

The Bible tabs I added myself. Very good quality. Thank you!

The binding and bonded leather of the bible is very nice. I purchased this bible for my wife whose 1st language is Russian. Unfortunately it seems as if the Russian bible is translated directly from the original text from 1,000 years ago. My wife often tells me that it is difficult to read and understand since it is like reading an acient manuscript. Even with the paralell version of the KJV she still cannot fully comprehend the writings. I wish there was an NIV version for Russians. I would not suggest this Bible to any new persons who are just learning about Christ. If you can find an NIV version of the Russian bible I would recommend purchasing that one to avoid the furstrations I see my wife enduring.

This Bible is wonderful and of excellent quality. I like it!