★★★★★ 5
Nice quality ESV 2 column Bible
Format: Leather Bound
Nice soft cover. It is smaller than the hardcover ESV journaling bible I have, which isn't necessarily a problem. This is also a two column bible. The font is 7pt, so it is fairly small. It's also fairly squarish at about 6.5x7.5inches. The strap comes separate, which is nice because if you don't want to have to tie and untie your Bible every time you want to open it, you can just leave it off. There is only one ribbon, but I honestly tend to use bookmarks more than ribbons anyway. There is also a pen loop inside to hold a normal-sized pen (probably won't fit a large one)
Content
- Ownership page - not dedication, just this Bible belongs to
- An invitation to the journaling Bible
- Copyright page - printed in China, 2001 version
- Contents
- Why Read the Bible - 1 page
- What the Bible Says About - 5.5 pages giving scripture references for various topics
- Preface - Standard ESV Preface
- Explanation of Features - short 1-page note about things like textual footnotes and cross-reference footnotes
- The Old Testament - 2 page introduction followed by the text
- The New Testament - 2 page introduction followed by the text
- Plan of Salvation - just over 3 pages
- Introductions to the Books of the Old Testament - It seems weird that they are at the end and not with the actual books. There are about 5 introductions per page, so they are really short
- Introductions to the Books of the New Testament - Same note as above. Is it really an introduction if it is at the end?
- Through the Bible in a Year Reading Plan - Daily dated reading plan that includes OT, Psalms, and NT each day. It will have you read through the OT once, Psalms twice, and NT twice
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2026
