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Summary: Top Grain Cowhide NASB
Review: As one who believes that the NASV is the most accurate translation of the Bible,this became my "primary" Bible immediately after I removed it from the box. I love the wide margins for recording notes and dates and it's extremely comfortable to use in any surrounding. For study and teaching I use other versions, computer aids, etc, but as a Christian that God is guiding through great personal adversities, I'm blessed by simply reading His message with only a hi-liter in one hand and the Holy Spirit as a teacher. Shucks! If I mark it up so I can't read it, I'll get another one! A clean page in a Bible can be an indication of a messed up life!! I highly recommend it!!
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Summary: A truly beautiful Bible!
Review: Ever since my mentor Dr. Charles W. Draper showed me his collection of Bibles and the beautiful editions that are rarely, if ever, printed anymore, I have been scouring bookstores and the internet trying to find a quality, beautiful Bible that would last long after me. When I held this Bible in a bookstore for the first time I almost could not let it go! Finally a binding, leather, paper, and craftsmanship worthy of the Book which they contain!!
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Summary: Top Grain Cowhide NASB
Review: I have been a devout bible student and bible collector for 29 years. My first bible (which I still have) was a Scofield KJV. Since then, I have owned many different bibles that have had various degrees of helps and notes. In choosing a bible, my criteria were as follows:1.The bible had to be of superior quality and workmanship
2.Wide margins for note taking
3.Limited or no notes
4.Literal word-for-word translation This "In Touch" addition meets and exceeds my requirements! I purchased the deluxe leather addition. Many people are have stated that the NASB is the most literal translation available. That is not the case. I believe it is the most literal translation that is widely available. Green's Literal Translation is by far the most literal version on the market today. The NASB most literal passages are not in the body of the text but in the margins! Some have stated that not having these translation notes is by far the greatest weakness of this bible. I would somewhat agree. But this weakness does have an upside-many times I found the alternate readings a distraction because they can be controversial (i.e. the last chapter of Mark and the story of the women caught in adultery), and if I wanted to, I could simply refer to another bible or computer software to capture these notes. I would imagine that the absence of cross-references would be a showstopper for young Christians. Actually, I believe that the lack of these references will force the reader (young or old) to search the Scriptures. Of course, the reader should solicit the guidance of the Holy Spirit, but this activity (searching the Scriptures) will reinforce the learning experience. I highly recommend this edition of the NASB.
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Summary: A Bible and then some
Review: I have just recieved what can only be described as a Bible made in heaven, because that is what it certainly feels like.
I have never felt such quality, not only in the leather but also in the paper.My congratulations to Dr Charles Stanley and the Lockman Foundation for creating a wonderful New addition to the NASB.This is a Bible that will last a life time because it is guaranteed for a life time.
There are many translation of the Word of God out there but none more literal than the NASB. If you want a word for word translation then this is the Bible for you. Please don't just take my word for it. Buy it and experience it for yourself.
You won't be disapointed.
Regards Mick
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Summary: Beautifully aesthetic and Highly Accurate
Review: I just received my NASB Wide Margin Edition. To me, the aesthetic qualties of a Bible are important. And in terms of the aesthetic qualities of this Bible--well, the leather is a delight to the eyes and feels wonderful as it just lays in your hand like a well-worn baseball glove. The paper is wonderful. [One of the things that bugs me about so many Bibles on the market today is the flimsiness of the paper--with all the attendant problems--bleed through, etc.] The text itself is nice and clean. A comfortable size font that is easy on the eyes and uncluttered in appearance. In short, IN TOUCH MINISTRIES and LOCKMAN FOUNDATION have produced a product that is an absolute delight to the senses. Only 3 drawbacks: I wish this Bible had included:
1. the cross-references found in most editions of the NASB
2. ALL of the footnotes that appear in most editions of the NASB (this one is pretty bare-bones), and
3. a little more margin space on the inside margins (not a whole lot of room to write on the inside margins). But on the whole, I like this as a study Bible. And I and am glad that I purchased it.
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Summary: The content matters more than the container & yet...
Review: It is not often that your expectations are exceeded: many claim they will do it and then you get just the average old item you could get anywhere else. Well - for once - my expectations were well and truly exceeded. This is BY FAR the most beautifully bound bible I have come across. I collect bibles and own many of the most expensive bibles available. And I can honestly say I have not once before opened the package and uncontrollably said WOW! Well-done Lockman/In Touch Ministries! You do not find value like this often. This bible is indeed less expensive than any similar bible - even so called collector's items. I quite honestly would have been willing to pay more. The leather binding is the best I have ever seen. Indeed - I have not seen a Cambridge bible bound as well with such high quality leather and craftsmanship. The paper is the highest quality I have ever encountered - as thin as tissue but no problem with opacity or pages shining through. The printing is excellent and a very decent size font. The lack of gilded edges really does not detract from this bible - in fact I like the simplicity. Certainly no frills here - a plain but beautifully crafted item. You will truly do well if you purchase this bible. The accuracy of the NASB is well known and appreciated, but I think most people would buy this bible for the binding and not for the fact that it is a NASB. But rest assured, the NASB is an excellent translation and among the NASB bibles on the market this is the best there is. As far as the bible itself is concerned: please remember - this is not a "study bible" i.e. with cross-references and footnotes and commentaries etc. It is just the updated NASB text with minimal footnotes. But it reads really really easy. No problem for people that has weak vision. The margins are more than adequate; you will be able to make notes if you can bring yourself to the point where you can write on such beautiful paper. No "book introductions", and no extravagant printing when a new book is started - just a nice header and then the book starts.
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Summary: Great Cover---One of it's kind!
Review: The In-Touch Ministries edition of the NASBU is a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible, with buttery-soft calfskin leather in your choice of navy blue, burgundy, or black. It even excels the Cambridge editions. It is smyth-sewn, and has quality paper.
Unfortunately, all the Bible has is text and concordance with coloured maps in the back, and wide margins. No helps whatsoever.
I would even hesitate before I marked up the Bible, that's how beautiful it is. However, if all you want is a pretty cover, buy it. Otherwise, forget it. Other NASBU reference or study Bibles in genuine or top-grain leather are available at lesser cost. So, save yourself a few bucks and get yourself something that has more information.
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Summary: IN TOUCH MINISTRIES NASB WIDE MARGIN BIBLE
Review: The In-Touch Ministries version of the NASB is a welcome addition to the NASB Update family of Bibles. I have the Top Grain leather edition, and I have not found a Bible on the market that can match the leather quality of this Bible. The top grain leather is extremely soft and thick. Even the inside of the covers are made of the leather resulting in a Bible that literally "fits your hands like a glove." The paper is of high quality- easy to turn and it does not allow bleed through of ball point pens and some markers. There are extra pages in the front and back for extended note taking. The concordance and maps are standard NASB/Foundation additions. The print is a good size for reading and clear on the page. The Bible should receive a five star rating except for two things: 1) the lack of cross-references is limiting to Bible study; and 2) there have been some quality problems in the printing process that results in page-fold errors throughout the Bible. Lockman and Foundation Press are aware of these problems and they are working to correct these shortfalls. In summary, if you're shopping for a Wide Margin NASB Update, and cross-references are not important to your method of Bible study, this is the Bible for you. The investment in the Top-Grain Leather is worth it just to hold it in your hands as you "taste" the word of God.
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