Cambridge Concord Wide Margin, 14 Years in
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1. What a bible looks like after 14 years
2. Why this Bible?
3. How to preserve a beautiful Bible.
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I can totally relate brother. I have two Cambridge Concord wide margins. My first one is bound in black bonded leather which I've had since 2001. The second is bound in Burgundy calfskin which I bought on E-Bay about ten years ago for only thirty dollars. I use that one everyday and it's by far my favorite Bible. I'd like to get the one in bonded leather rebound in a good quality leather, but I doubt if I can afford it. God bless. I'm new to your channel.
Blessings! very happy to have you here!
I have a Cambridge Concord wide margin, and I love it so much. My only disappointment is that I was a bit overzealous when I first got it and didn't really have a plan for how I was taking notes, so some parts of it are very messy.
I just try to remind myself that it's uniquely mine though. :)
Yes. I know exactly what you mean. I’m totally out of room on some pages to take more notes. I’ve change mind on my approach to the book of Revelation and now I have little room on critical pages. BUT it has so much that I like to have at my fingertips.
Thanks for posting. I like the slipcover idea.
Have had mine for 1yr now. I absolutely love this Bible
This was a joy to see. There are so many bible reviews on TH-cam that you don’t really get to see one that’s heavily used and loved.
It’s with me today as we head south of Chicago on a road trip :)
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews I just got a new Abide Bible, so it’ll be awhile before it looks like yours.
@@twiceborn_by_grace awesome! I just bought a new bible too. But it won’t replace this older one.
I was looking for a forever Bible and I purchased this one today. I’m so happy I found this video because I was wondering how it would hold up over time and I’m so impressed! I always buy cheap Bibles and they don’t even last a year.
I’m so happy for you! I hope it serves you well!
Cambridge sells the Concord layout in all sorts of cover formats. I bought a personal concord in two-tone imitation leather soon after I was baptized, and it instantly became my favorite Bible. Nearly fifteen years later, I now own a wide margin concord from Cambridge. I'm also thinking about getting a regular sized concord in goatskin sometime soon.
That cover liner took a real beating! Interesting that it didn't last more over the years. But that's awesome it got such great use!
Very true. And it was very well taken care of too.
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews if I had to guess, I’d assume it was a Lambskin liner and a goatskin cover, is that correct?
As much as I’d love to fully wrap my Bible in Lambskin(For a Jesus parable sake) that’s actually the reason I only want Bible’s with Lambskin liners and not Lambskin covers. If you get a Lambskin Bible it’s best to only have it as a pulpit Bible that sees light use. Any time we plan to actually use the Bible a lot or carry it around with us we need to have a better lasting leather on the cover. I actually do love a Lambskin liner because combined with the goatskin cover I think it provides the best overall Bible flex, but it’s just a fact that you’re going to see the liner wear out first if it’s done with a Lambskin. If it was a goatskin liner I would guess they used a very thin piece. I think it’s wonderful to see a Bible with a slightly disheveled look from all its usage 😁👍🏼
GOD Bless! ❤️
My Nelson 1987 NKJV wide margin is set up just like that! That's the format I prefer! Mine's got 30+ years of notes and edits in it. Hang on to that one!
I've reviewed and have had hundreds of bibles over the years yet I never found the "one" ....The whole time I was really just wanting the Bible that started my journey....The NKJV OPEN BIBLE from the 80s.
I just purchased an old regular size off ebay it's what I want and all I really need. I'm not saying I won't use another Bible once in awhile but this will be my goto for now on.
My original was a glued edition and it's falling apart can't use ot anymore . I love the end of verse refrences and subject headers throughout the chapters. BUT most of all the topical index is awesome.
I might rebind mine eventually we shall see but for now I'm ok with the old genuine pigskin .
Thanks for sharing thisbokd video brother.
It’s great to find a Bible that really fits you. I have several nice Bibles but spend the majority of time in my Schuyler NKJV Quentel. It has most of my notes and like you, I can find verses easily.
A newish tool I love are transparent sticky notes. They are extremely thin and don’t damage the pages and are movable. You need to use an oil based pen or ball point pen to write on them. I find them so much better then regular sticky notes which warp the page.
Someone else just told me about transparent sticky notes too. I’ll have to get some.
Awesome video brother! Love to see a well worn bible! Could you do a video on your note taking and the process you go through when studying the bible?
Sure. Thanks for the request!
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews Thank you for all the good content!
Awesome video I'm awaiting for delivery today of a wide margin Sovereign, but am having 2nd thoughts now, & for some of the reasons I'm considering just ordering the Concord w/o even opening the package later today.
The layout/format of the Concord resembles my wide margin Scofield, so the Concord will make me feel more "at home", so I totally get how comfortable you are with the layout of the Concord & not parting ways with it. *2ndly...*
The Sovereign is a red letter bible which I'm not real enthusiastic about, NOR the single columns for Psalms & Proverbs I think it is. Decisions, decisions. I went back/forth before even ordering the Sovereign the other day, & "THOUGHT" I had settled on it. So tell me...
It's been a few years since you posted this, so did you have it rebound, & if so, can you share who it was you went with & your satisfaction with them & the process as a whole?
All the best to you in your search for truth, *MARANATHA!*
I’ve been using a Sovereign for a few months to see if I could switch. It’s a super hard choice. The sovereign has some printing flaws in the wide margin. It’s so difficult to decide the best one.
I have this same Bible in the NIV84; I think I bought it in 2012 and it's my only Bible other than a Pitt-Minion. My inside cover is doing the exact same thing and I'm thinking of getting it rebound. Did you decide to get yours done?
A well loved and well used Bible. I have a couple of my dad’s worn out Bible’s. Nothing fancy but I always wanted my Bible’s to look like his.
It doesn’t have to be fancy to be precious. Blessings!
300th like! Love how faithful you’ve been to this Bible
Thank you!!
thats awesome bro, I have the same one except it's esv, I do really enjoy the kjv it's just more churches use esv now
Did you say that TBS sells one with the same text block? I know they sell a classic reference but I couldn’t find a wide margin of it.
Thank you for sharing your Bible. It’s nice to see a well loved yet well taken care of Bible vs fresh off the press. What translation did you say you had?
Thank you. This is a KJV.
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews KJV is on my list of translations to try. It's on my list after the ESV (not my preference but I'm still going to read it because more and more pastors are preaching out of it. Not a fan of that). Is the KJV your favorite translation?
@@theokiereader yes it is my favorite. Its rhythm and beauty is unparalleled, in my opinion.
I have a Concord But in personal size that I have been using the last several years that might turn into my forever bible.
Thanks, man. Appreciated.
I think it makes a lot of sense to use the same Bible over the years. One starts to figure out where everything is. Quite useful.
Hey brother if you want to do a collaboration sometime, shoot me an email Stephen.hackett@outlook.com. I’ve watched and enjoyed some of your videos too.
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews Great to see you, brother! Let's do it.
*There are many reviews about the Cambridge Wide Margin. But is the Concord a different one by Cambridge or are they one in the same?*
Thanks for the video sir. Out of curiousity have you discussed the differences between the Oxford and Cambridge edition King James Bibles?
I have not. That’s a great video idea though.
the only thing I don't like is that the text is too small, it would be awesome if they made this in a larger font so it's easier to read.
Just ordered one using your link. I have an Oxford wide margin but have always had a challenge carrying it due to its large size.
That’s awesome! Hope you love it as much as I do!
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews Any sleeve recommendations?
@@NICKZIZI so what I initially did was tape the box together and then cut out one side and cut some small half circles on each side to form a kind of slip case if that makes sense.
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews Yes makes sense thank you. I'm using the box as is for now. I wonder if there's a tutorial video out there that shows how to create a slip bible case using the original box.
@@NICKZIZI maybe I should make one. How do you like your new bible ?
Frost Leather could give that bible some love.
Cambridge has always made a quality long lasting Bible! I also have really liked the Humble Lamb KJV(not wide margin) and RL Allan 63 Longprimer(wide margin) Text Blocks. I tend to like thicker paper if it’s a possibility to have it 😁👍🏼
If you want a beautiful Single Column Text you also might want to check out the Schuyler Treveris KJV. I’ve been so in love with my Schuyler SCT Treveris reader’s Bible ever since I got it! For study purposes I always need to go back to a Verse by Verse though 😉
I have thought about buying a Schulyer but they omit the translators notes unfortunately
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews I think I didn’t notice in the Schuyler I own only because the Treveris KJV edition isn’t supposed to have any notes on anything. It’s just supposed to be a pure reader’s SCT edition. But with their Quintels and other Bibles that is definitely weird if they’re removing the translator notes!
Agreed on thicker paper-- would rather have thicker paper, even if it means the bible is thicker overall, just to not have to worry about bleed through.
If you do get this Bible recovered, see if you can get the lining in leather.
Is the Bible super huge or is it just the camera that makes it look big ?
It’s a big bible to be sure. I wouldn’t say huge.
Have you used any kind of leather conditioner on the goatskin cover
I have not. Just the natural oil from my hands :)
It's the Eagle! I love mine!
Yes indeed! The Eagle.
Do you have another update on this
Did you make that Bible slipcase?
Yes. I took an old bible box, cut the side of it. Used some little wood sticks (like popsicle sticks, from hobby lobby) to stiffen it up a bit. Taped it up with gorilla tape. My wife covered it with fabric. And presto.
I'm searching for the most accurate translation of the Bible available in english language. So my questions are?
First question: If i were to buy just one Bible, in english translation, which includes OT & NT, which one would you recommend me?
Second question (if the previous criteria of most accuracy isn't possible with just 1 book to include OT & NT): If i were to buy 2 Bibles, one with OT, other with NT, in english translation which ones would you recommend me?
Third question: If i were to learn Ancient Greek, for the purpose of reading the Bible in that language, which editions of OT & NT would you recommend me?
God bless You
I may do a video soon on the most accurate Bible translation
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews My studies have showed me that the most accurate manuscripts for the OT is the Septuagint (i don't know which one nor do i know which translation in english); and for NT are byzantine manuscripts (don't know if Hodges/Farstad or Robinson/Piperpont editions nor do i know accordingly which translations of them in english).
Do you preach with this or like what kind of use does it get?
I have definitely preached from it. It’s first 9 years of use was home use and church use and preached from probably 2 to 3 times a week. It is mostly home use now.
Do you have a new Bible you use for church?
@@semperfortior9671 the last month or so I’ve been taking this one th-cam.com/video/cvs6kT72V0s/w-d-xo.html
I have one. Only thing I don’t like is the font size is too small
Yes it could stand to be larger.
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews I also have a schuyler wide margin but it’s so huge!
@@thewalker124 nice! I want one.
How much smaller/ noticeable is the font size compared with the standard size concord? I want the wide margin but am nervous about the font size
Ok so I have another concord here th-cam.com/video/cvs6kT72V0s/w-d-xo.html. The font on these are exactly or extremely close. I’m not sure which concord you have but if it’s like the one above they are really close
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews I don’t have the standard Concord but from other reviewer‘s I heard that the font in the wide margin Concord is about a point smaller
@@christiancurcio2576 they say it’s an 8 point font. But it reads like 9 point font. I find it pretty easy to read. Definitely not large print. But easy to read. I’ve read over the pulpit many many times.
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews does it read as easy as the standard concord?
@@christiancurcio2576 yes I think so. In the video I linked above I made a direct comparison you can see.
Mine made it 25yrs
Is the font readable?
Yes. It’s about an 8 point font. Not large but readable
Cambridge Bibles are the best
They make beautiful bibles!
What translation is that bible?
Kjv
" A BIBLE that's falling apart, usually belongs to someone who isn't " - Charles H Spurgeon.
Would you be so kind to share your color code system?
Sure I’ll do a video on it, Lord willing :-) thanks for watching!
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews thanks a lot. Used a lot of varying types over the years but nothing ever sticks.
@@jaklein030178 not sure my method is the best but I’m happy to share
@@BiblicalStudiesandReviews mine is sort of a pish posh of others and my own. I’ve gone from topical to sentence structure, doctrine abs everything in between. We’ll share notes 😀
@@jaklein030178 sounds good!
That appears to be gorilla tape. A fine choice!
You know your tape :)
It aint that special tbh just thick
Jesus loves you! He died on the cross for you. To anyone who needs this, please don’t take chances with your soul - Romans 10:9 KJV
Wide margin is the only style of Bible I don’t have. I’m in the minority here, but I can’t bring myself to write in my Bibles.... I understand the reason to, but I just can’t do it.
You know I can totally understand that. Thanks for watching! I always appreciate your comments!
@Christopher Guillory haha everyone is different! I love seeing a bible with lots of handwritten notes
Are you KJV only just curious
The short is, no. The long answer is here: th-cam.com/video/3BLR8sl--E0/w-d-xo.html.