Description
About ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible
The ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible is perfect for those who interact closely with the Bible text. It features generous, one-inch margins on either side of the text, providing plenty of room for personal note-taking. Other features include a concordance, full-color maps, cross-references located in the corner of each page, and a high quality full-grain cowhide cover. This edition is ideal for all who want to record notes, thoughts, or prayers in their Bible.
Words of Christ in red
Double-column, paragraph format – PDF of the interior.
Large, 1″ margins
Cross-references
Concordance
Full-color maps
Specifications
Format: Top Grain Leather
Page Count: 1,440
Trim Size: 6.5 in x 9.25 in
Type Size: 9 pt
Page Layout Double Column
Additional Features Sewn Binding
Maps
Lifetime Guarantee
Cross-references
Concordance
Ribbon
Gilded edges
Words of Christ Red
Matt Young –
I received this bible over Christmas. I really enjoy it, mostly for the wide margins and how they allow me to interact with the text more “hands on.” I think everyone should have a bible they are willing/able to write notes of their own in.
The 1 inch margins on the inside and outside of the text are great. They provide a good amount of room. I have used pigma micron pens in the past, but started off by using a drafting mechanical pencil and have found that I greatly prefer it over the pens because I can erase when needed. The paper in this bible holds up well to both ink (tested) and pens.
The cover is regular top grain leather. It’s edge-lined with a bonded leather liner. The bonded leather appears durable and I’ve been assured it’ll last.
If you’re looking for a wide margin bible to start cutting your teeth on, I would suggest getting this bible in trutone. I have one and the internals are the exact same, but at a significantly cheaper price tag. Additionally, I prefer the stiffer cover that it provides. The only difference between this and the trutone version is that this one provides an additional 8 blank pages in the back after the maps.
Overall, this is a great bible. I would love for crossway to bring back the heirloom wide margin because I’ve heard it’s thickness is closer to a thinline, which would make it more manageable to carry around. But for now, this bible suffices and would be a pleasure for anyone to use.
Ryan Del Balso (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful bible. I am very much enjoying reading it. The paper is nice and crisp with minimal ghosting. The leather is soft and flexible, with a nice feel to it. I admit, I do find the references hard to read. The text for the references is too light and too small for my eyes. I am 42 with glasses and my eyes are getting worse each year, so I find the densely packed, small type reference lists very difficult to read. I also wish the verse numbers were slightly more bold as they are hard to find. Overall, I am very much enjoying this bible and look forward to years of use and enjoyment. It has been an excellent purchase.