NKJV Wide Margin Reference Black Goatskin NK746XRM | 
 enlarge | Author: Baker Publishing Group
Publisher: Cambridge
Category: Book
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Media: Leather Bound
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Pages: 1260
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Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 0521706238
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780521706230
ASIN: 0521706238
Publication Date: March 1, 2008
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Product Description
The New King James Version is a modernization of the King James Version of 1611, preserving the KJV's dignified style and its word and phrase order while replacing words and expressions no longer easily understood. The NKJV Wide-Margin Reference Bible is based upon Cambridge's NKJV Pitt Minion Reference Edition. The layout and pagination of the Bible text are the same in both editions, but in the Wide-Margin Edition the text is enlarged and has generous, wide margins for the reader's own insights and notes. It is printed on carefully chosen Bible paper, slightly thicker than normal to allow for handwritten notes. Like all Cambridge Bibles, this edition is Smyth-sewn for long life, and its pages lie flat when the book is open. It features red-letter text for the words of Christ, full cross-references, an extensive concordance, extra ruled pages for notes, and fifteen maps. There are two ribbon markers to keep multiple places in the Bible. It is offered in three binding styles--beautiful black goatskin (real Morocco), black French Morocco leather, and dark blue hardcover. The goatskin leather Bible is printed on paper with art-gilt (red-under-gold) edges and is a superb example of fine bookmaking in the Cambridge tradition
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Superb! June 22, 2008
Superb in every sense. If you are serious in your personal bible study, this will be one of your best companion in years to come. The workmanship is SO GOOD that I ordered a Cambridge NASB wide-margin too. Thank you Cambridge!
The Best NKJV Study Bible April 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This review is a bit unusual. Typically a book review focuses primarily on the textual content. In this case, however, if you're considering a purchase, the content is already a given - it's the Bible! The value of this edition rests largely on its formatting and binding, although I will give some attention to the content, as well.
The translation used for this particular Bible is the New King James Version (NKJV). I was thrilled to see Cambridge begin to print this translation, as the NKJV is my personal favorite for study. It is a "formal equivalency" translation (meaning it is translated essentially word-for-word, rather than thought-for-thought) with a high level of accuracy. It is the only modern translation I'm aware of which uses the same textual basis as the KJV. The NKJV, however, avoids the unfamiliar "thee" and "thou." It replaces other archaic words with words in current use (which not only increases understanding, but decreases misunderstanding) and, in a few cases, gives a more specific or more accurate translation. Words which have been added by the translators for the sake of English text flow are italicized so they're easy to spot. Readers who dislike the triquetra will be glad to hear that it does not appear on, or in, this edition.
If you're looking for a Bible with "study notes," this is not the one you want. If, however, you are looking for a Bible suitable for personal study, this one is perfect. The center column contains textual notes and cross-references, but there are no commentary-style notes to distract from or influence your studies; the text is simply permitted to speak for itself. The wide margins (approx. 1-1/4" lower and outer, approx. 3/4" upper and inner) allow plenty of space for note-taking. The paper is a bit thicker than standard Bible paper, as well, to decrease the chance of bleed-through. I usually take notes with a pencil, myself, but a standard ballpoint pen seems to work fine on these pages. An additional thirty-two pages (sixteen sheets) of lined notepaper are provided at the back. These immediately follow alphabetized index space for indexing your notes (or making your own alphabetized references).
The concordance is extensive, for an in-Bible concordance, spanning a whopping one hundred sixty-four pages of three columns each! There are also sixteen pages of full-color maps. (I wish, though, that someone would create a better map of the Exodus. It seems that the same basic map has been in every Bible for the past fifty years, and it is clearly incorrect.) The maps are indexed, as well.
Aside from the Exodus map (which is no different from any other Bible), I only have two concerns with this edition. One is minor, and one will make a difference only to certain individuals. My minor issue is that this is a red-letter edition. If I were creating my "perfect Bible," I would use all black text, but the red-letter text certainly is not causing me a problem, and some readers will view it as a benefit. The other concern is that the text is a bit on the small side. It isn't what I would consider "tiny," but those with limited visual acuity (as, perhaps, those whose eyes are getting "older") will probably have some difficulty reading it.
Having looked at the content and the formatting, we now come to the binding, and, wow, I don't think I can say enough; I was oohing and ahhing before I even had it completely out of the box, the cover on this edition feels so nice! This is the softest, supplest leather I've ever felt - it is just amazing. Although this same wide-margin NKJV is also available in a hard cover if you're on a tight budget, I recommend one of the two leather options if you can possibly afford it. The durability of leather protects the precious contents better than any hardcover could, and the flexibility of leather, in my opinion, has a much better allowance for the movement of the pages, which helps the binding hold up longer. All of the Cambridge Bibles, however, are made of the highest quality, designed for longevity. The pages are sewn, not glued, so they will not fall out. This also enables the Bible to open up flat for ease of reading and note-taking.
If you're looking for a NKJV from which to study, I believe this is the best one available, hands-down.
Finally, Cambridge produces a New King James Bible! April 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic Bible! There are 2 available, either the Goatskin, or the Morocco Leather. The goatskin has the red art-gilt pages, and the Morocco does not.
The big difference in the text between this Bible and the out of print Nelson Wide Margin is this Cambridge Bible is in paragraph format, and the Nelson one is verse format.
Also, the concordance in this Cambridge edition is FAR superior to the Nelson Wide Margin edition.
This is a beautiful Bible. You certainly won't be disappointed!
Ex cellent April 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered this Bible with the hope of room to write my notes. I am a pastor and I like to include as many notes as possible in my Bible. The margins certainly allow for that. It is a quality Bible with some positive surpises. I didn't realize they had so many note pages bound at the end of the Bible. I wish it were possible to have the print at least one point larger. Two would be ideal. I realize there are things that have to be sacrificed with every Bible. I do highly recommend this Bible as the ultimate in a wide margin quality NKJV Bible.
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