The Worlds Greatest Book, The Story Of How The Bible Came To Be.

Welcome to the fascinating story of how we got the world’s greatest book—the Bible.

It is a captivating story that includes a little bit of everything: adventure and violence, mystery and bravery, history and romance, and dumb luck or divine intervention—depending on your point of view.

How in the world did we get this book that some people swear by—and other people swear at?

• You don’t have to be a sceptic to have a grocery list of questions about the making of the Bible, one of the world’s most loved and loathed books:
• What’s so great about the Bible?
• Why are there different versions of the Bible?
• How has this controversial book remained relevant through the ages?
• Who wrote these books and when?
• As scribes made copies of copies, didn’t they make mistakes that caused the ancient writings to be changed and corrupted?
• How was it decided which writings would be included in the Bible?
• What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, and why are archaeological finds like these a big deal?

Devoted people dedicated their lives throughout time, putting this unique book into the hands of people worldwide. Let this book deepen your engagement with God’s Word as you retrace the passion and intrigue behind the origin of the Bible.

The Cambridge NKJV Topaz Reference Edition echoes the beauty and clarity of classic Cambridge Bible settings. Traditionally named,the Topaz answers the call for a larger format reference Bible of the highest quality, available in contemporary translations. Designed to suit private study and public reading, the Topaz edition is set in a comfortable-sized print and features an extensive concordance,comprehensive maps and an attractive family record section. The words of Christ appear in red-letter text as do the chapter and verse numbers, to aid navigation. The edition includes an elegant presentation page, making it ideal for gift-giving. The sleek and contemporary design of the Topaz is carefully printed on the finest India-style paper, and the Bibles are individually handbound using traditional binding techniques. This edition is bound in dark green goatskin and edge-lined for extra suppleness and strength. It features art-gilt edges and three high quality ribbons in varying shades of green.

The ESV Psalms, Photography Edition invites readers to ponder each of the 150 psalms alongside captivating original photography of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The Cambridge KJV Topaz Reference Edition echoes the beauty and clarity of the classic Bible settings of yesteryear. Traditionally named after a precious stone, this large-format setting has a comfortable-sized print to suit both private study and public reading. The Bible text is supported by an extensive concordance, comprehensive maps and a family record section. The words of Christ are printed in red, as are the chapter and verse numbers, making it easy to find the place. The Bibles include presentation pages, making them ideal for gifts and awards. The sleek and contemporary design of the Topaz is printed on the finest India-style paper, and this Bible is bound in black calf split leather.

The go-anywhere New King James Version Bible, lightweight and portable, now with the enhanced readability of Thomas Nelson's custom NKJV font in large print. That's the NKJV Value Thinline Large Print Bible, and it's the Bible you'll want to take with you throughout your day. Featuring the popular and reliable text of the New King James Version in a variety of compelling cover designs, you will enjoy the beautiful new layout, helpful reading plan, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps.Features Include:Improved readability of Thomas Nelson's custom NKJV fontEasy-to-read large print typeWords of Christ in redFull-color mapsRibbon marker10.7-point print size

The sturdy, hardcover Common English pew Bible in navy is ideal for repeated congregational worship with comfortable-to-read black-letter text, translation footnotes, and in-text subject headings. Hardcover bindings available in multiple color options to best enhance your sanctuary. 5 3/8" x 8 3/8."

ABOUT THE TRANSLATION: The Common English Bible is perfectly suited for use in public worship and reading aloud. This bold new version avoids obscure words and outdated phrases, removing language barriers to ensure an enjoyable, natural reading experience for young and old, believers and seekers. The result is a completely accurate translation of the original texts that s relevant, readable, reliable, and easily understood today.

FEATURES: 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" 8 point type 960 pages Comfortable two-column setting with black letter text In-text subject headings Translation footnotes Sturdy bindings in attractive colors (Navy, Dark Red, Black) "

The ESV Pocket Bible is the smallest complete ESV Bible ever published, made with lasting materials and ready for quick reference, memorization, daily reading, or study on the go.

The Concord Reference Bible presents the King James Version of the Bible in a clear and readable typeface. This edition offers a wealth of reference material in a real leather binding - a glossary, concordance, dictionary of names and phrases, colour maps and gazetteer. Bold-figure cross-references link passages of the text without cluttering the page. The words of Christ are printed in red. There is a presentation page and family record section. The Bible is printed on India paper with gilt edges and bound with two ribbon markers in attractive calf split leather.

The CSB She Reads Truth Bible aims to live at the intersection of beauty, goodness, and Truth. Featuring She Reads Truth devotionals and Scripture reading plans that include supplemental passages for deeper understanding, this Bible invites every woman to count themselves among the She Reads Truth community of "Women in the Word of God every day."

Features include:

• Nearly 200 devotionals
• 66 key verses artfully lettered to aid in Scripture memorization
• 35 full-color timelines
• 20 full-color maps
• 11 full-color charts
• Reading plans for every book of the Bible and one-year Bible reading plan
• Detailed book introductions
• Key verse list
• Topical index
• Smyth-sewn binding
• Two colored ribbon markers
• Wide margins for journaling and notetaking
• 8.5-point type size

The CSB She Reads Truth Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others.

Nourish your spirit and grow closer to God as you enjoy the relaxing benefits of coloring and creative journaling.

The Inspire Faith Bible is filled with full and partial page Scripture line-art illustrations meant to provoke your imagination to fill the wide margins of this Bible with your personal creations of worship and reflection. Find yourself contemplating God's Word and being moved by His Spirit to bring glory to His Name through the creative expression that only you can give. All features in this special edition of Inspire are aimed at helping the reader focus their heart on prayer and enhancing their coloring and creative-journaling journey through the Bible.

Enhancing the Bible journaling experience, the Filament Bible app turns this Bible into a powerful study and devotional experience, enabling you to use your mobile phone or tablet to connect every page of this Bible to a vast array of related content, including study notes, devotionals, interactive maps, informative videos, and worship music. For no additional cost, you will have access to a wealth of information and resources from the very page you are reading without cluttering up your Bible. Read and draw in the Inspire Faith Bible, Filament Enabled Edition as a journaling Bible without the app for convenience or dive into all the free, easily accessible resources from your smartphone or tablet to explore God's Word for an enriching experience of His presence.

Filament Bible app with free access to:

• 25,000 study notes
• 350+ videos
• 40+ maps and infographics
• 400+ profiles and articles
• 1,500+ devotionals
• Library of worship music
• The Filament Bible app is both Android & iOS compatible

The NIV Bible for Journalling and Verse-Mapping is a beautifully presented Bible for you to treasure. The New International Version of the Scriptures is printed in clear, easy-to-read 9PT British Text on thicker than usual Bible paper, with a five centimetre blank margin on every page, giving you lots of extra room for notes, reflections, illustrations or Bible studies. A 32-page concordance can be found at the back. The Bible text is interspersed with 32 pages introducing the art of verse-mapping. This Bible study method encourages you to prayerfully choose a verse, compare it with other translations, study the context, including the history and characters mentioned, and then reflect and allow the Spirit to guide you in application. There are also verses to colour in, with lots of space around them for you to add your own illustrations, and many other pages with creative prompts for Bible journalling. This special edition of the NIV has eye-catching teal sprayed edges, along with a pink elastic strap closure and two pink ribbon markers and the cover design is inspired by the powerful prayer of blessing from Numbers 6:24-26: 'The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.' It would make a fantastic birthday gift for Christian friends or for Mother's Day.

Cambridge has created an entirely new setting of the English Standard Version that will be a delight to read and to handle. The Cambridge Clarion Reference Bible presents the text in a single column, and places the cross-references in the outer margin, giving the page a very well laid out appearance. The font size is just under 9 point with generous line spacing. It is typeset in Lexicon No.1, a modern digital font which has many of the characteristics usually associated with traditional Bible typefaces - in particular, a degree of readability more usually associated with much larger type. The Bible has 15 colour maps and a concordance. There are two ribbons to keep the place in different parts of the Bible. The Clarion edition is the only ESV personal size reference Bible with a single-column paragraph format. This is a Bible of the very highest quality, printed on India paper with gilt edges, Smyth-sewn for flexibility and endurance, and bound in black calf split leather.

This ESV Prayer Journal will guide you in a study on hope over 6 weeks, creating space for writing and praying about the nature of hope and how it steadies our anxious hearts.