Most beautiful Bible I’ve seen. I have the lunar yellow kjv Makes me so happy when I pick it up to read The meritian skin leatherback is so unique The feel is really premium 👌🏽
I do not own a premium Bible. I was really hoping to win one in the giveaway; but alas, I did not.😪 My favorite Bible of the ones I do own is Zondervan's 2005 NIV Archaeological Study Bible. It is a single column, side reference with bottom-of-the-page study notes. It includes archeological, historical, and cultural background information plus many illustrations and photographs that provide context which helps me better understand what I am reading.
My list is similar but number one for me was the NLT Quentel in Desert Calfskin. I find myself picking it up to read it and soak it in (which as a Pastor, I find myself doing less than less). It has helped reinvigorate my love for reading his word. Second would be the new lockman Prime edition. NASB 95 Third is a tie between LSB double column or the LSB GPR
1. NKJV Blue Letter Edition Bible - Maclaren Series; 2. Humble Lamb NASB History Bible - London Red; 3. Schuyler Quentel NLT Sapphire Blue Calfskin Bible; 4. NKJV Large Print Thinline Green Goatskin; 5. Schuyler Personal Size Quentel CSB - Dark Purple
I’m with you. My church is ESV. I prefer ESV but I am okay with a few. NASB2020 is one I don’t mind but in your opinion, ESV Stridon vs Humble Lamb HIStory Update* obviously I didn’t watch yet. But have now. 😂
One of my favorite Bibles this year is the Schuyler and Crossway partnership to create the ESV Heirloom Heritage in three different colors - Prussian blue, Siena red, and olive green. The Crossway ESV Heirloom Heritage in Wellington (similar to Horween) is also pretty awesome. 😊
All these Bibles are great ! My problem is I want them all. I did purchase a Humble Lamb History Bible after watching your unboxing review and it is very special. I think my next purchase will be one of the large print or the Chronological Bible. Happy New Year to you and Becca !
You should review the Encountering God Study Bible from Thomas Nelson and the Blackaby Ministries. My professor and advisor is a Blackaby and contributed to it!
Thanks for this review! I can’t pick a favorite! I love them all! although I will say I used the new Schuyler NLT Quientel a lot this year! Then I got those crazy colored ESV’s from Allen, the and I love them too
I got the ESV Stridon in Tuscany and it is my favorite Bible!!!! The Tuscany is beautiful and the Stridon is my favorite layout to read and the ESV is my favorite translation. If only the words of Christ were in red it would be my The One.
Thanks Tim! Good stuff all year. I was waiting to buy a new one until after the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway (shucks :( ) and then to see your top 10 list. But the Stridon (#1) calfskin is not available at their website in that color. They still show the one that is listed as "out of stock" but they don't show this one. I was pretty bummed. But great work and have a blessed new year!
Hey Tim love your videos though they always seem a little better with Becka. But then again isn’t life just better with Becka?! LOL Seriously though I’d love to see you, Frisch, and Nickels do a top 3 rebinders video. Thanks and God Bless
Thank you for all the great Bible unboxing and reviews this year. You have a lot of great choices on your list, and the Humble Lamb HIStory Bible and Lockman NASB 2020 Prime Editions are definitely on my list. I need to get a good NASB 2020 since I've come to like the translation so much. If I were going to get an LSB, I'd get the Giant Print Reference. Its thinner than the Inside Column Reference, and as you said, they've done a great job with the typesetting.
I don’t think it’s new, but I dove into the world of premium bibles this year and found the NIV Heritage Premier Single Column. The NIV is my comfort version and I really enjoy the Heritage single column as a good reading Bible. I will likely have it rebound in the future so it’s exactly what I want (brown leather, since it only comes in black), but I haven’t been able to bring myself to pull a perfectly good cover off of it yet 😅 Thank you for all of these videos and the work you put into them! Maybe one day Schuyler will release an NIV single column. That would be my absolute favorite!
Yes! I’ve been waiting for Schuyler to release a NIV in SCR format. 👏 Sadly it won’t come for many years at this stage due to other translations being more popular in the Premium Bible world (vs the real world where it’s the most popular translation sold). 😑
I knew you'd pick the Schuyler ESV Stridon.... but you know, Tim.... you had me hooked on the tan FY version which was sold out before I could place an order. But....but.... but.... you sold me on the Stridon, so I got there to order a Stridon in black goatskin ESV just before they pulled it off their web site, too. (Technically... it was a Christmas gift from my family, but I handled the transaction myself.) I might have the last one Evangelical Bibles shipped before Christmas. It's fantastic. Thanks so much for all you do here. I can't imagine a better bible for my needs.
Of the Bibles I purchased this year, I have to give the Top Nod to my first Schuyler -- which is the ESV Stridon (in Full Yapp Desert Camel Calfskin, no less!). But I have to mention another Bible that, IIRC, came out earlier this year (or late last) that, if I didn't get it, I probably wouldn't have purchased that ESV Stridon in the first place: Lockman's NASB 2020 Wide Margin Reference Bible, also known as "the poor man's Stridon."
My favourite bible is NKJV Thinline green goatskin bible.... yes, tim, LSB and NASB are doing good by offering premium bible paper with affordable options and infact Thomas Nelson also offering some good affordable options with premium bible paper like NKJV vbv gray leathersoft etc..
Thnx so much for ALL of your videos and bible reviews. It has been extremely helpful for me in shopping online. I purchased the trutone heritage ESV bible from Crossway. There is no perfect Bible but I look forward to this season of reading and studying in an undistracted format. Now, I have my new Bible, thnx to your assist. But, I still enjoy watching your reviews just to see the beautiful celebration of God’s Word. Thanks again for all the help.
Love your list Tim! I got the ESV Chronological Bible for Christmas, loving this one. Also love the NKJV Maclaren with the words of Christ in blue. That Anglican Publishing ESV with Apocrypha is an awesome Bible as well! Thanks for all that you do and Happy New Year to you and Becca!
I have 3 of your top 10. And your #1 is my #1. I think of the Schuyler Desert Camel as my most comfy pair of PJs….. it’s so soft and floppy and buttery!
Hey Tim, I agree,I was very impressed with the LSB Giant Print goatskin, in fact, I keep asking myself do I like it better than my Quentel. It really does not feel like a giant print in your hands or when reading it……..I was surprised that your favorite Bible was not the ESV Heritage in Prussia Blue Calfskin you really seem to like the unique look and feel in your review. I love my NASB Stridon , the format gives you a new fresh look, but I would have to agree with Tim Nichols, Lockman’s version has a better layout with litter larger margin and a nicer 32 GSM paper, but it you cannot beat the Schuyler Camel Desert calfskin eather cover.
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i have used ESV for 22 years and i loved it. Especially in comparison to the clunkiness of the KJV which i always hated quite violently. And then recently i learned something that was so shocking I was completely stunned. The modern translations have removed 17 important verses from the bible, Some removals are noted at bottom of page (which no one notices) and some being flat out removed. And then for dozens of other verses, there are some catastrophic changes that significantly alters the meaning of the verse - most of which speak to the divinity of christ, the godhead, or the worship of Christ. No small matters for sure. It was drastic enough changes that I had to lay down my beloved ESV [and all modern translations] am in search of a great KJV or NKJ - hence why I am on this channel. So, I was wondering if you know this. You critique bibles according to cover, paper, size, feel. Have you critiqued the wording differences?
I am really digging my humble lamb NASB 2020 HIStory bible my chunky little hero! It has been one i reach for a lot since I got it even if it is not the one i am reading through. It is so fun! Thanks to the @humblelamb for my fun and amazing fox orange bible!
Happy New Year, Tim. I was happy to see two of my 2023 purchases also on your list of favorites - the King Charles III KJV Commemorative Cameo and the Humble Lamb HIStory Bible. I've ordered the KJV Lion in the new Gray color to be delivered in March. Looking forward to that as well as any other new offerings from Humble Lamb in 2024.
Great list, Tim. Personal fave is your №2, a gift from my son. Don't like the paper endsheets. My son and I reinforce that with book tape. That should hold until wecan save up for rebinds. Happy New year to you, Becca and Louie.
I had forgotten that you had a Cameo. So I have a request... Can you show a side by side comparison between the PSQ and the Cameo (It doesn't have to be on a full video, maybe just something on Instagram, or a short)? I can't decide whether or not I want a PSQ and the readability is the paramount issue. I know the 8-point font size on the Cameo is very readable because it's so bold and it reads larger...I love it. If the PSQ is similar, then I'm going to get one in the CSB. But no one has done a comparison of them to my knowledge.
I may be a little old fashioned, but my favorite Bible witch I received this year is the KJV Thompson Chain Reference in black goatskin. I just love the KJV. Thanks Tim for a great year of Bible reviews.
Oh i have been looking for someone who knows the Thompson Chain to ask questions about it. Ive never used it nor even seen one. I watched their video on it but wanted to know if the chains were helpful or valuable? can you tell me what you think pls. thanks so much
Hi Tim. I was the one who wrote to you to let you know that your account had been hacked when you were giving away the Bibles I also asked you if you know where I can get the blue goat skin Bible that has the blue chapter numbers in Christ words in blue in the goat skin with the goat skin also being blue! I have been looking for at least over a year for this certain Bible in order to buy it! My problem is I cannot remember the name of the Bible and it's the only one I want in the large print as I am elderly and cannot read the Bible anymore because the lettering is too small. I have terrible eyesight and a lot of medical problems! I am missing reading my Bible! I think the one I want also had the apostrophe in it which is exactly what I want. If you would be so kind would you please let me know the name of that Bible that you reviewed quite a while ago!? I think it was a Shula Bible but I'm not sure. As being in my mid 70s it's hard for me to remember things. I am surprised you didn't get back to me just let me know as being a preacher. I love you show and watch it all the time and I love that you are so enthused about unboxing you Bibles. I also believe it was a premium edition. I wish you could find a way contact me I will come back here to see if there was any replies. I need the large print and would like it to be a small personal size Bible or even a medium personal size would do. As I said I will buy the Bible I just need to know the name and where to get it. I have searched everywhere can you please please help me!
Appreciate you too Tim, thanks for being a part of my mornings for the past year. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got for us in the year to come! God bless
My favorite was the Thomas Nelson NKJV, Journal the Word Bible Large Print, Bonded Leather, Brown, Red Letter Bible that I take to church each week. It allows me space to write next to the text and the print is an easy to size for me. I also love the feel of the cover and how it opens easily and stays open.
I want them all! I love your choices. I got a London Red Humble Lamb HIStory and right now it’s my favorite. I am excited to see you review more Bibles in 2024! Happy New Year!🎉
My favorite Bible this year was the ESV single column true tone reference. It’s an 8pt font, it’s small but not too small. It fits perfectly in my hand and I’m reaching for it every day. Thank you Tim for all your hard work, for making this such a fun channel to watch and for all the Bible reviews. I enjoy your channel so much. I’ve bought more Bibles this year because of your channel. God bless you. Happy New Year to you, Becca. ❤❤❤
This has been an eye-opening year for me with Bibles thanks to your videos. It was probably a review of the older Maclaren that led me to watch more videos, discover all the cool NKJVs that have been made since my last purchase in 2011, and buy dozens of new Bibles in several translations this year. I don't go anywhere without a physical Bible now. Happy to see the MacThinline on this list.
This is great Tim. Enjoy seeing the Bible rebinds. Am grateful for your sharing your topbibles. I've not bought a premium Bible yet I definitely love Humble Lamb were my favorite I wasn't aware other premiums had the apocrypha which I wish HL had. Hard to decide from all the wonderful ones you've shared. My hope is to get one by next Christmas.
I am in search of an English translation of the Ethiopian Bible but am having a hard time finding one do you happen to know of anyone who sells this bible?
Yep. The LSB Giant Print Reference has been my favorite this year. It’s just perfect for relaxed reading and praying. It’s one of the few Bibles I have that I’ve decided NOT to mark up with notes, underlines and circles. It’s clean and clear.
You were/are my introduction to premium Bibles. Thank you for all the work you do in reviewing these. I’m holding out for an NASB 1995 interleaved edition. We all have our dreams!
I wish more publishers would use the same insides of their premiums but with a more affordable cover. I think only the LSB has that option. I really like the ‘premium bible paper’ over the cover. 😃
@@timwildsmith Shortly after I commented I saw in your video that the ‘95 side column has the same great paper but with an affordable cover! I’ll probably get one at some point. I’m enjoying my handy size 95 vbv right now.
David Bentley Hart's 2nd Edition New Testament translation is hands down the best NT translation of 2023 and I'd even say it's the best translation EVER. The LSB, on the other hand, is absolute shitt.
@@Yesica1993 I don’t think I proved your point at all. Your church doesn’t recognise them as canonical, fair enough. But plenty of others do. BTW until the early 20th century they were in nearly all bibles.
Aha! Very exciting about the Crossway Heritage non-premium edition!!! But the Humble Lamb HIStory has my attention as I'm just starting to wonder about using a NASB for my reading in 2024!
