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In today's world of disposable products, the appearance of Bibles of genuine quality is something to note with pleasure. Owning a Bible such as the NRSV Anglicized Pocket Edition in its fine leather bound version is a delight. Everything about the Bible speaks of the care taken in its production. The Bible is printed on one of the finest papers available anywhere today, resulting in a slim, elegant, and supple book, that is easy to read, and easy to carry and hold. The typeface, reduced with care from the Popular Text Edition to maintain matching pagination is easy to read despite its small size. The binding is quite outstanding, recalling a time when such craftsmanship was commonplace. The NRSV translation is of course held in high esteem in most major church and academic communities, and so it is fitting that the book should mirror its contents in this way. Even the price is exceptional - exceptionally low at only L35.00. Many Bibles in vastly inferior bindings sell for similar figures, and so here is the opportunity to own a beautiful Bible at an affordable price, that will give pleasure, comfort, and teaching to its owner for many years to come.
This volume serves as a portable, high-quality edition of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible, designed to provide a durable and readable text for daily use. The publication focuses on combining the scholarly rigor of the NRSV translation with physical craftsmanship, utilizing fine paper and leather binding to ensure longevity. It addresses the need for a compact, accessible reference text that maintains the integrity of the original translation's pagination and typeface.
What You Will Find
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Critics and users frequently note the high quality of the binding and paper relative to the price point of this edition. Scholars and clergy often recommend the NRSV as a standard for academic and liturgical use due to its balance of literal accuracy and readability.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1998-10-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191070424
ISBN-13:
9780191070426
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