Recent Bibles

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Two of the Bibles I use on a regular basis that are favorites and great tools for study include the Thompson Chain Reference and the Open Bible (a favorite of my dad's for years). Those I have used these past few years are both in the KJV format. While I am used to the translation and use it often, I am far from an "onlyist" and appreciate several of the more modern translations for their clarity and accuracy.

I am pleased to see how far Thomas Nelson has come in its relationship with sister company Zondervan in producing the The Open Bible using the NIV translation and for the latter company releasing the beloved Thompson in a new, improved NIV version as well as other translations  (such as the ESV) in the older classic format at a lower price than the former publisher Kirkbride was able to. As far as I know, all versions now come with sewn bindings that should provide years of use, should the LORD tarry.

I also must give them a "shout out" for the "comfort print' font. It makes reading the text much easier on my old eyes than previous editions (especially the Thompson).

Coming up soon: a review of the reasonably-priced and well made NIV Open Bible.

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