Beautiful bible. I received mine today, thanks to your review, Tim. Very pleased because it gives me a bible to record study notes and cross references. If anyone's concerned about the ghosting and lack of line-matching, well, then, stop worrying about it! The paper is opaque as Tim said, and it's not an issue. AT ALL. Some of these other reviewers are calling it a "deal breaker" and I'm thinking, how spoiled we are! Line matching is a relatively new phenomenon, and this is a bible with good inking and good, opaque paper with no bleed-through to speak of. Other bible reviewers have GOT to stop obsessing over physical form factors - you know, lusting over leather and paper and concern themselves with content and practical matters. It's embarrasing! This is why I prefer Tim Frisch's presentation. He never goes overboard with how "supple the leather is" and other annoying, gushing excesses. He gives a good, fair review. So, again, I say, this is a great bible now that I have it in person. Thanks, Tim!
Same - I have one where the references are on the outside column but it pushes the text to the inside. I want to try this as it looks more efficient for space and note taking. And easier for reading.
Another informed, intelligent and thorough review, which I've come to expect from you, sir. I'm helping my son find a good wide margine NKJV for note-taking and I think this is it. Good size with a perfect layout; textual notes separated from the cross references, both separated from the single-column text. Because it's a paste-down, he'll want this in leathersoft, with a view to an eventual rebind. My son says, if you're gonna kill an animal to cover a book, don't do pastedown unless you're putting a zipper on it. Tim Nickels advised me the use of book tape reinforcement on pastedowns, especially those with paper endsheets. That should keep our leathersoft Maclarens together while we save up for rebinds. Anyway, thanks again for the sage advice, Tim. Much as I love and appreciate your thorough Bible reviews, I love the rest of your virtual ministry even more. Looking forward to virtually hanging out with you in 2024, if the Lord tarries. If He doesn't, that'll be ok, too.
The two things that struck me about the layout was that the references were centered on every page with the line beside them. It has a very clean, organized look to it. Also, in comparing the font sizes of the 2 Bibles, I think maybe the one you were reviewing has better spacing between the lines which would aid readability. Thanks for a great review!
Great review! Everything you have mentioned, I have agreed. The Nkjv Journal the Word Reference bible is what I used daily for 3 years and I love this layout which is the same as the single column. It’s a very practical Bible.
Great review, I ordered one, I have a large print journal the word but I wanted something a bit more neat in size for notes and doodles. Looking forward to it, thanks.
I really appreciate that you are so honest with what you think about the price point. I know Tim Wildsmith says never pay retail! But it's a gorgeous bible, and the purple one they have is beautiful.
Font too small for these tired old eyes. I like the NKJV though. My Journal The Word is large print-ish, and I am enjoying it tremendously. I am at the age where I really need 11-12 point, which means I now own some hefty Bibles! :)
I just purchased this bible due to your review. I had been agonizing over other wide margins and their cumbersome width. This bible strikes an elegant compromise between size and readability.
This bible is a reprint of the Journal the Word Reference Bible. The only difference is the white pages, wide margins, and the font size is better. The Journal the Word Reference Bible was made before line matching became a common practice. This is the same text block so that's why its not line matched.
Tim, I am waiting for the Legacy Standard Bible to come out with cross references, translation notes, goat skin cover, and in some form of a study Bible (with book introductions and minimal study notes). Do you have any idea when such a version of the LSB will be available??
You are correct. The Open Bible is a great Bible, but I really don't think it's a 9 point font. I have a Cambridge Emerald with an 8 point font yet it's much easier to read than the Open Bible. Thanks for your video😎
@@AFrischPerspective That’s what our church uses too. I’m glad in that the ESV is both well-written and is available in a wide variety of very cool, modern editions.
It seems that many have taken to worshipping their Bibles. It is not unusual to see people comparing Bibles at church discussing fonts, spacing and ... odd. For you to suggest that a $129 is a "little steep" is a joke. "Real Leather" is not real or solid leather. It is glued up from leather dust and stained a color. That imitation product is worth about $6/square foot retail. A vinyl lining is "good?" When is that true. No thanks.
Beautiful bible. I received mine today, thanks to your review, Tim. Very pleased because it gives me a bible to record study notes and cross references. If anyone's concerned about the ghosting and lack of line-matching, well, then, stop worrying about it! The paper is opaque as Tim said, and it's not an issue. AT ALL. Some of these other reviewers are calling it a "deal breaker" and I'm thinking, how spoiled we are! Line matching is a relatively new phenomenon, and this is a bible with good inking and good, opaque paper with no bleed-through to speak of. Other bible reviewers have GOT to stop obsessing over physical form factors - you know, lusting over leather and paper and concern themselves with content and practical matters. It's embarrasing! This is why I prefer Tim Frisch's presentation. He never goes overboard with how "supple the leather is" and other annoying, gushing excesses. He gives a good, fair review. So, again, I say, this is a great bible now that I have it in person. Thanks, Tim!
I like that way of placing cross references in a single-column Bible. Another very tempting NKJV to consider!
I agree, they're easier to find that way.
Same - I have one where the references are on the outside column but it pushes the text to the inside. I want to try this as it looks more efficient for space and note taking. And easier for reading.
This is a beautiful Bible. Thomas Nelson makes great products.
Would be nice if came in Large print
Another informed, intelligent and thorough review, which I've come to expect from you, sir. I'm helping my son find a good wide margine NKJV for note-taking and I think this is it. Good size with a perfect layout; textual notes separated from the cross references, both separated from the single-column text. Because it's a paste-down, he'll want this in leathersoft, with a view to an eventual rebind. My son says, if you're gonna kill an animal to cover a book, don't do pastedown unless you're putting a zipper on it. Tim Nickels advised me the use of book tape reinforcement on pastedowns, especially those with paper endsheets. That should keep our leathersoft Maclarens together while we save up for rebinds.
Anyway, thanks again for the sage advice, Tim. Much as I love and appreciate your thorough Bible reviews, I love the rest of your virtual ministry even more. Looking forward to virtually hanging out with you in 2024, if the Lord tarries. If He doesn't, that'll be ok, too.
The two things that struck me about the layout was that the references were centered on every page with the line beside them. It has a very clean, organized look to it. Also, in comparing the font sizes of the 2 Bibles, I think maybe the one you were reviewing has better spacing between the lines which would aid readability. Thanks for a great review!
Great review! Everything you have mentioned, I have agreed. The Nkjv Journal the Word Reference bible is what I used daily for 3 years and I love this layout which is the same as the single column. It’s a very practical Bible.
I love the background music that you used; thank you! Great review!
I love this Bible. Great review my brother 💕✍📖
Great review, I ordered one, I have a large print journal the word but I wanted something a bit more neat in size for notes and doodles. Looking forward to it, thanks.
I really appreciate that you are so honest with what you think about the price point. I know Tim Wildsmith says never pay retail! But it's a gorgeous bible, and the purple one they have is beautiful.
This is a great looking and highly functional edition for anybody, but especially teachers and preachers.
Very nice !! You made some great points . Really great format . Thankyou
Thank you soooo much for this great review. I have ordered the purple NKJV.
Loved the music.
I have a large print double column reference in black leathersoft coming. Wish I could purchase the premier collection in it. Out of print.
Thanx, Tim 🌹🌹🌹(Nice bkgd music!!!!)
Those red and black ribbons make this Georgia fan happy lol
Great review Tim. Thank you for sharing.
Font too small for these tired old eyes. I like the NKJV though. My Journal The Word is large print-ish, and I am enjoying it tremendously. I am at the age where I really need 11-12 point, which means I now own some hefty Bibles! :)
I just purchased this bible due to your review. I had been agonizing over other wide margins and their cumbersome width. This bible strikes an elegant compromise between size and readability.
This could be the perfect format.
Looks very similar to the NRSV Single Column I have from Zondervan, it is a very nice readable layout.
Does anyone know what the paper thickness (GSM) is on this bible?
Is this the same size as the classic column reference?
Such a beautiful bible but even my super cheap hard cover NKJV compact that I got on sale for $10 is line matched seriously.
This bible is a reprint of the Journal the Word Reference Bible. The only difference is the white pages, wide margins, and the font size is better. The Journal the Word Reference Bible was made before line matching became a common practice. This is the same text block so that's why its not line matched.
Tim, I am waiting for the Legacy Standard Bible to come out with cross references, translation notes, goat skin cover, and in some form of a study Bible (with book introductions and minimal study notes). Do you have any idea when such a version of the LSB will be available??
Later this year I think.
You are correct. The Open Bible is a great Bible, but I really don't think it's a 9 point font. I have a Cambridge Emerald with an 8 point font yet it's much easier to read than the Open Bible. Thanks for your video😎
this should be black letter and verse by verse, the perfect bible!
Hey Tim, any chance this will be your new “daily driver?”
I'll probably be using an ESV more since our church is switching to that translation
@@AFrischPerspective That’s what our church uses too. I’m glad in that the ESV is both well-written and is available in a wide variety of very cool, modern editions.
Font is too small and why printed in China?
Why cant they make a verse by verse? Its so much easier to read and do word studies
I think I will stay with my cambridge wide margin
8.5 FONT a deal breaker...no.
It seems that many have taken to worshipping their Bibles. It is not unusual to see people comparing Bibles at church discussing fonts, spacing and ... odd. For you to suggest that a $129 is a "little steep" is a joke. "Real Leather" is not real or solid leather. It is glued up from leather dust and stained a color. That imitation product is worth about $6/square foot retail. A vinyl lining is "good?" When is that true. No thanks.