Bibles, Study Guides, and Accessories
Deciding which bibles and bible references and bible commentaries to stock is a challenge. I attempt a historical and a critical approach. We begin with the Hebrew and Greek originals. We move through the significant translations chronologically: the Geneva (with its sharp and learned Calvinist notes), the King James (safer for its sponsor), the New Revised Standard, and the excellent harvest of translations in the late 20th Century -- the New International, the English Standard, and the Common English.
Our dictionaries and handbooks tend to be a little conservative, mostly because I am skeptical of the confidence and the imagination of modern liberal scholars. Two thousand years of brilliant minds have thought about and written about scriptures (longer and more in the case of the Hebrew scriptures), and the humble approach with that perspective is useful and wise. The best approach is to begin with the basics and go from there.
On a less controversial note, protect your treasure of wisdom with a book cover or tote. We have several designs with neat features.
ESV Concise Study Bible [paperback]
ESV Concise Study Bible [paperback]
An Affordable Study Bible Perfect for Giveaways and Outreach
The ESV Concise Study Bible, Economy Edition was created to help readers explore the essential meaning of the Bible. This Bible combines the features of a study Bible with the affordability of an economy edition, delivering an outreach-oriented study resource that is rich in content. Features include 12,000+ study notes, 150+ maps and charts, 15+ illustrations, and an introduction to each book that outlines its setting, background, and key themes. Ideal for giveaways at church events or in community outreach, the ESV Concise Study Bible, Economy Edition is a tool designed to help readers better understand God’s Word.
Features
Size: 5.375″ x 8.625″
7.75-point Lexicon (Bible text); 6.5-point Frutiger (study notes)
Words of Christ in black
Double-column format
1.5" thick
1-color interior
12,000+ study notes
15+ illustrations
10 back matter articles covering topics like scripture, salvation, creation, and judgment
Glossary
Book introductions
1-color interior
Adhesive binding