ESV Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition (2017) - Red, Leather-Like Leather Bound – October 23, 2017

Absolutely outstanding product. Contains all of R.C. Sproul’s notes throughout the years carrying over from his ever-popular New Geneva Study Bible. Editors list reads like a who’s-who of Reformed Ph.D’s contributing to all aspects of this Bible. Snippets of J.I. Packer’s Concise Theology scattered about. Seville cowhide leather is soft to the touch with moderate grain, paste down liner. 3 brown ribbons. Color is supposedly “burgundy” but it’s somewhere between maroon and brown. Inside text is serif font somewhere in the 9.5pt range, notes are probably in the 7pt range. Print is consistent, but only moderately dark. Paper is smooth and reasonably thick (30+ GSM if I was guessing) with minimal ghosting. Heavy enough for writing notes on. Not line-matched, but that’s almost impossible in a study Bible. This thing is BIG! 9.5”x6.9”x2.5” Well over 4 lbs. Not an ideal “carry” Bible.This is truly a gem of a study Bible. I’ve tried almost all of the ESV study bibles on the market. This one is so good I bought 2: one hardcover, one leather. Solid reformed evangelical positions. Historical creeds, catechisms, and Protestant church doctrine listed in the back as well. This Bible has rapidly become one of my prized possessions. Highly recommended.

My favorite study tool. The Bible and unprecedented study insights.

My son loves his new Bible. Easy reading, nice quality, great for gifts

BEAUTIFUL! I believe the Reformation Study bible is the best Study bible on the market. The notes, the Doctrinally explanations and the Craftsmanship is incredible.

I'm a new Christian. I've tried a few bibles and this one is a keeper! The size and the study notes are my favorite features. Not much room to write in - this is not a journaling bible. I use pencil and bible highlighters when I mark up the text.I've been blessed by Ligonier Ministries (I listen to the Renewing Your Mind podcast and have tried their Table Talk magazine before), and now their voices live in my bible via the study notes, helping me grasp a deeper understanding of the text.

Never had a reformation Bible before. Very informative. Always like ESV.

I got the red one and it is beautiful. RC Sproul is the editor. (Look him up). The notes on the bottom of the page are helpful are better than other study bible I have found. Font is small but readable. I love to read the history of the book I am about to read. Very happy.

I went looking for a bible to replace my old NIV & NAS. I wanted the ESV because of the word-for-word interpretation. I also wanted premium leather. Those parameters led me to limited choices on Amazon. I didn't want a huge over-mapped coffee table brick of a book, but I DID want something of a study bible.This is one smart, handsome bible! Love the smell of the fresh leather, and it easily fits on my end table as if it belongs there. People complain about the print size, but I find it quite readable & I really enjoy the soft flexibility of the front and back covers while reading- an unexpected bonus.Now, I did run into a potential snag because of my own ignorance. This bible is a reformation bible. My thinking was that the term met that it just wasn't a Catholic bible. I was surprised to see several Calvinists in the 'credits'. I just had not thought that far ahead. (I go Wesleyan/Arminian.) However, so far, I find the notes to be just fine, and really helpful. I did a search and at least one person said that they found no overt Calvinist influences. So, I am as happy as can be with this edition. I had read about quality issues with another printer, this little guy is all quality fit& finish.

This bible feels very nice and is good size. The next is a bit small and the pages are a tad see-thru but it doesn't change the fact that it is really nice. Notes are excellent.I did have to order this twice as the first Bible had a manufacturing error. As I order the premium leather it was to come with 2 reference ribbons and it had only one. Returned without issue and the replacement was proper. 2 ribbons is handy and was a selling point for myself.

Des commentaires profonds et éclairants, RC.Sproul a laissé un beau cadeau au monde chrétien avec cette bible d'étude : foncez vous la procurer si vous comprenez l'anglais !

Entrega: Realizada no segundo dia após a compra: -★-★-★-★-★Prós:Qualidade da capa e acabamento -★-★-★-★-★Tamanho -★-★-★-★-★Qualidade do papel -★-★-★-★-★Contras:Tamanho da fonte - texto, referência e notas de rodapé (poderiam ser um pouco maior) -★-★-★Impressão gráfica (poderia ser um pouco mais escura) -★-★-★

Bought it as a gift for my daughter going off to uni after the summer. This condensed version is very portable and sturdy in its binding. It is nice and compact and practical. It can be made to be frequently used and carried to bible study groups! The notes and commentaries are comprehensive. I have not used it myself but I skim through those on some controversial passages. With R.C. Sproul behind it, you can be sure that it is sound in Reformed Theology, as suggested in the name of the item. My daughter loves it.

Great leather cover to last a long time for plenty of great study.