Product Description

Hardback Bible with centre-column cross-references and a concordance, and the English Standard Version's acclaimed accuracy, this Bible is a great way to get deeper into Bible study. The English Standard Version is a highly accurate translation of the Bible from the original sources. It sits in the classic stream of word-for-word Bible translations, using the Revised Standard Version as a base, but incorporates all the most recent advances in modern language use. It combines the utmost accuracy with readability and literary beauty. The Translation Oversight Committee and Translation Review Board are composed of evangelical scholars from many different denominations and from various countries. Setting aside doctrinal difference and personal preferences they have striven to render the closest possible equivalent to the original in modern English. Accurate yet readable word for word Bible translation Suitable for in-depth study and for personal devotional use Retains the literary beauty much-loved in classic Bible translation Ideal for public reading and memorization Centre column cross-references Concordance (Binding under jacket is black balacron board with gold foil)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #69989 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1344 pages

Review
'Meticulous care and passionate research make the ESV a crisp, accurate, and valuable translation.' Max Lucado "With majesty of language and clarity of thought -- the ESV is a grand accomplishment" Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Author and Speaker "We have embraced the ESV as the preaching, teaching, reading and memorizing Bible at our church because, of all the translations I am aware of, it embodies the best balance of literal accuracy and contemporary English readability. I am deeply thankful to God for this translation of the Bible." John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church "I highly recommend the English Standard Version (ESV) to you" Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, President, Joni and Friends

Customer Reviews

Better quality and easier to read, thicker paper.
I was delighted to receive ESV cross-reference hardback Bible.
It is a vast improvement on the first ESV Bible I purchased that was published by the British publisher Collins.

.This new improved edition is better made, It feels more solid.
.The paper is better quality
.The text size is bigger,not too big, not too small, so easier to read.
.Has ESV 2007 updated text with British/ Anglicized spelling.
.Has a concordance.
.Has book introductions.

Excellent English Bible!
Everything mentioned in the first review! I thought Anglisized had two S's in it - except in the USA?

ESV Holy Bible
I am very pleased with this version of the bible. It has been recommended to me as one of the most precise translations.