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NIV Compact Thinline Bible Limited Edition

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Bible for your purse 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This bible is very slim and easy to carry with you. The print is very small so you must have excellent eyesite to read or you can use a magnifying glass. I plan to give the bible as a birthday gift to a friend.

Quality 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Very good looking bible. I use it for taking to bible studies because of it's small size.

Editorial Review:

A trim, go-anywhere pocket Bible that contains the entire Old and New Testaments plus many features usually found only in full-size Bibles.

A Pocket Guide to the Bible

Scott Hahn

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Short and Sweet 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

An easy yet thorough read of what the Bible is and is not from an authoritative professor of scripture. It can be read quickly over the course of an hour or two. It's an excellent primer for the novice. I like the last few pages with topical references. I have already given this book away!

A Quick Overview of the Bible 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Dr. Scott Hahn has done Catholics (and anyone seeking greater understanding) a great service by writing this pocket guide to the Bible. It is small enough to carry around with you, but packed with tons of useful information on the most sacred book of Christians.
The book is organized in a very usable manner, what the Bible is, what its made up of,who wrote it,how it relates to the Church, how to understand the Bible, a reading program for reading the Bible, an overview of all the books that make up the Bible, and an excellent topical reference section in the back of this compact 80 page book. This like the other Pocket Guide's published by Our Sunday Visitor are the perfect solution for those who want a quick update or explanation of the the Catholic Faith. A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics andA Pocket Guide to Purgatory (A Pocket Guide to) (A Pocket Guide to) by Patrick Madrid offer great tools for those seeking the Biblical background of the Faith, Dr. Peter Kreeft's A Pocket Guide to The Meaning of Life (Pocket Guide Series)gives an insightful teaching on what life is all about, Fr. George Kosicki's A Pocket Guide to Divine Mercy (A Pocket Guide to)presents the most popular devotion to arise within the Catholic Church during the last century and finally my own contributions to the series A Pocket Guide to the Mass and A Pocket Guide to Confessionseek to answer all the questions that someone might have about both Sacraments.

Editorial Review:

The perfect how-to for easy and fast Scripture reference and comprehension.
Using straightforward, accessible language, Scripture expert Scott Hahn explains the nuts and bolts of the Bible how it came to be, the types of literature found within it, and the thrust of each book in a handy, yet thorough way that demystifies the Bible and simplifies understanding.

NIV Compact Thinline Bible

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Handy-dandy book 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This is a great Bible to have. It's small enough to be very portable to anywhere. The leather cover is very soft yet sturdy. The only drawbacks: small print may be hard to read for some, thin pages require appropriate handing. But then as a compact Bible, it's to be expected. Otherwise, I really like this printing.

Excellent bring-everywhere Bible 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I have been experimenting with various means to use the internet as my "always-with-me" Bible using sites like Biblegateway.com on my Laptop and eBible.com on my iPhone. But difficulty in ensuring always-on internet connectivity, and needing the ability for quick look-up even under slow network conditions has shown me that having a real physical paper bible on-hand is invaluable. This slimline version of the NIV has been great to tuck into my work bag or my travel bag to keep the Word of God with me without any noticeable penalty in weight or bulk. I highly recommend it.

One added plus I did not expect - the Bible includes a concordance at the end which is useful for quick lookups and basic study.

The obvious downside is teeny, tiny text. If you are already thinking about getting a large print version of the Bible, don't bother picking this one up. You're better off with the thinline Study Bible which has slightly larger type (but is significantly thicker).

Editorial Review:

A trim, go-anywhere pocket Bible that contains the entire Old and New Testaments plus many features usually found only in full-size Bibles.

Zondervan NIV Study Bible, Compact

ZONDERVAN

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great small bible purchase 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a very well put together Bible that has all the basic info some larger ones have. Good value!

Absolutely wonderful study bible 5 out of 5 stars.
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I received this Bible from my church as a graduation gift, and I have been absolutely thrilled! Not only is it beautiful (I have the black and tan version), but it feels good, and its content is incredible. I had been wanting a study bible for a long time, and this is everything and more than what I wanted. It has made the bible come alive for me, and I've found myself spending hours reading the notes and going to the other verses it references. I've only had it a few weeks, but it's already helped me to grow. I lead a bible study for young girls, and this has been very helpful--if I could, I'd buy a copy of this bible for each of the girls. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Good Bible,Good Price, Great color leather binding. 3 out of 5 stars.
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Very Nice Bible. It's small with small print,so if you don't mind using your glasses with this, no problem. I only gave it 3 stars because it seems the
Study notes seem to take up more room on the page than the actual bible. Using a study bible is a first for me. I really bought this because of it's look and price and NIV, which I used to own and saw a need for another.

Editorial Review:

The classic, bestselling Zondervan NIV Study Bible, completely revised and updated in 2002, in a compact, easy-to-carry size in a smart, durable binding choices Zondervan’s new Italian Duo-Tone™ binding.

Zondervan NIV Study Bible, Compact: Updated Edition

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I am very pleased with the product that I purchased. Thank you soo much!!!

Study Bible 2 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This Bible is nicely "appointed". The leather cover is very nice. It's well done for an individual with extraordinarly good eyesight who wants it for individual study and does not intend to share the experience with anyone else. Every page has enormous amounts of information - so much that the printing is exceptionally tiny. You have to use a ruler or keep a finger on the each line as you read or it's easy to lose your place in the fine print. No way could you share this experience with another reader. If that's the kind of thing you're into, this book appears to be durable and well done for years of dependable service. We returned it because it did not meet our true needs.

Editorial Review:

The Zondervan NIV Study Bible is the #1 bestselling study Bible in the bestselling NIV translation. And now it includes for 2008 a 25% revision to the over 20,000 in-text study notes and a library of study resources at your fingertips. This edition also includes a 130-page topical index for more in-depth study. Excellent for home school use.

The One Year Bible Compact Edition NIV

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Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great family project 5 out of 5 stars.
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For our family New Year's resolution, we want to grow spiritually, so my husband and I bought this book to read with our 10 year old son each night (when possible). It is great! A little of the old testament with a little of the new testament with a nice psalm or proverb...great way to read the Bible and make it not so intimidating! Great way to create dialog with our son---would definitely recommend. Wish I would have done this years ago with this book!

Excellent for daily prayer time 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love this Bible. It's perfect for my daily quiet time. I can't wait to say I've read the whole Bible.

Rating the One Year Bible - NIV 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love this bible - very easy to understand the language in the New Internation Version. I also purchased the old KJV and this one is so much better - in my opinion anyway!
Again, purchases from Amazon always arrive very promptly! I'm very happy with my purchase! I would recommend this version to anyone buying a new bible.

Editorial Review:

The bestselling One Year Bible, which helps customers read the entire Bible in as little as 15 minutes a day, has been updated in a new look and comes in both portable compact size and full size. The One Year Bible divides God's Word into daily readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs, creating an achievable, unforgettable devotional experience.

JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh: Pocket Edition

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

JPS Tanakh 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

All I suggest is this: If you have a difficult time reading very small text, DO NOT BUY THIS.
Also, I was a bit put off by the bar-code printed in the inner cover.
Other than that, this is a fine translation, the book is well made.

Pocket tanaka 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Type much too small for mature eyes. If you are price conscious and have good eyes--great deal

Best English Translation with almost flawless Hebrew 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Best English Translation with almost flawless Hebrew and fits neatly into a big coat pocket.

Editorial Review:

Now, for the first time, a pocket version of The JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH is available, with the exact same text and number of pages as our standard edition. The type, though small, is clearly readable, and the letters, Hebrew vowels, and cantillation marks are crisp and clear. The sturdy, coated paperback cover embossed in black with gold lettering is made to endure heavy, constant use.

Fitting easily into a backpack, handbag, or briefcase, the new pocket JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH will appeal to students and others who need a lightweight, compact version of this essential JPS text.

Torah/Pocket Edition

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Easy reading for the lay person 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 25 people found this review helpful.

I'm not a Bible scholar, so I'm basing my review on ease of use for the lay person.

This Torah was written to be very easy to read. The font is easy on the eyes, and there are plenty of footnotes.

I liked how the Preface explained the history of how this version came to be, and also the guide to using the footnotes.

This review is based on the paperback version. That version is very thick (1.5" - my pockets are not quite that big for this pocketbook version!), so I later bought the hardcover edition for easy reading while doing something with my hands, like eating.

Just Right 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This translation is one of the best. I like the size of the Pocket Edition because it is convenient for travelling.

Paperback Torah 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a great little book when you need just an English translation of the Torah.

A way to learn of others befiefs 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I was raised a Presbyterian and studied Buddhism for most of my adult life. I have always been interested in others beliefs and I was not disappointed. The book is a modern translation without losing its meaning. Easily readable for today.

Editorial Review:

An easy to carry pocket edition of the acclaimed JPS translation of the Torah.

NIV Shirt Pocket New Testament

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Easier to read than I thought 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I was really expecting to have at least a little trouble reading this pocket edition. Fortunately, my concerns were unnecessary. I recommend this to anyone looking for a small New Testament to carry around comfortably.

Not Leather 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I expected a leather bound pocket New Testament and found it was, according to its own stamped discription, "Leather-Look." I also wish that the description had indicated that the "words of Jesus" would be in red.

Very Nice Small Bible 4 out of 5 stars.
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I spent the better part of a day looking around for a very small New Testament to carry and read frequently. I decided on this edition after reading a review (these reviews are very helpful, thank you Amazon!) that said the type was fairly easy to read. My edition arrived today and it is very nice. Well-made, crsip and clear type, and the font is small, but readable. Overall I am glad I bought this edition. The Binding is fake leather however, and the product description should say so.

Editorial Review:

- The smallest NIV pocket-size New Testament available--in clear, readable 6-point type - Complete NIV text of the New Testament, with all translators' footnotes and sectional headings - Getting to Know Jesus, Promises from the Bible, and Perspectives from the Bible sections

The Daily Bible® Compact Edition

F. LaGard Smith

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great travel companion 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this Bible to take with me when I travel. I've been learning a lot through this chronological reading. I usually find in-line Bible commentaries a nuisance but the commentary in this edition by F. Lagard Smith is actually really good. I have the full-sized version of this Bible that I keep by my bed for my regular reading but it is just huge and I like to pack light. So after going on several trips without it and getting behind on the schedule, I decided I had to have this. The only concern with this pocket edition is that the print is pretty small so if you have trouble with small text it might be a challenge.

Editorial Review:

The original Daily Bible in Chronological Order, with more than half a million copies in print, now comes in a handy size. At only 4 1/8 x 6 1/4 inches, this compact edition is convenient for those who like to carry the Bible with them.

Presented in the New International Version translation, this chronological/historical arrangement of every Bible book includes insightful devotional commentary in 365 convenient daily reading segments.

The chronological ordering of biblical events helps people better understand God’s loving grace and His constant provision for His followers. And as history unfolds in story fashion, readers will get caught in the excitement of God’s unfolding plan for His creation.