Comments on: Are "Nice Bibles" Un-Christian?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:10:02 +0000

I was in a similar position a while ago (I had 4 different ESV's, some bonded leather, genuine leather, trutone). I actually sold them to a local used book store so that I could buy a calfskin. And I thought about selling the calfskin when I decided to get the goatskin from Cambridge, but I decided to give it to my Mom instead, so she would have a nice Bible.
I would suggest doing something similar. Especially if you plan to go into any kind of ministry where you'll be preaching regularly. You'll want a “preaching Bible” that you can take and use everywhere without falling apart.
I got my ESV Study Bible in hardcover (mostly because it was cheaper, but also because I won't be using it as a daily reading Bible, just as an on-the-shelf reference source).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:52:49 +0000

I received a single column calfskin ESV as a gift a couple months ago and I still haven't opened it. I just can't bring myself to use it when I already have 6 other ESVs for various uses and this rich one is just superfluous.
I do agree, though, with Kerrin. The Bible is something we use often and most of us take it places. It makes sense to spend more for one of durable quality that will be with you awhile. I had a bonded leather NIV Study Bible growing up that's barely still in one piece. I'm going to try genuine leather for my ESV Study Bible and see how long that lasts.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:01:03 +0000

Kerrin Edmonds writes:
“Very interesting……I think these things often since I work in the industry. But when I sell them I encourage people to get leather ones because the Bible is something you should be reading everyday. It isn't a normal book, where you read it once maybe twice and put it on a shelf. If it is read everyday, you want something that is going to hold … Read Moreup and paper just doesn't. Leather is more cost effective in the long run. So enjoy your Cambridge!”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:14:03 +0000

Sell your Bible and give the money to the poor! 😉
It's no worse than any other form of materialistic indulgence. Why pick on the poor old Bible. Anyway, 1 Tim 4:4 says it isn't necessarily bad, and may well be good.