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ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions
Creeds and confessions have been used throughout Christian history to summarize the Bible's teaching, distilling the key truths of Scripture into concise and succinct propositions. The ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions contains 13 important creeds and confessions from church history placed after the complete ESV text, including the Apostles' Creed, the Belgic Confession, and the Heidelberg Catechism. Introductions written by theologian Chad Van Dixhoorn explain the history and original purpose of each--helping modern Christians see how these historic documents were designed to faithfully teach the truths of Scripture--truths aimed at shaping and motivating the lives of all who follow Christ.
13 historic creeds and confessions placed in the back, including the Apostles Creed (ca. 200-400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618-19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Introductions to each of the 13 creeds and confessions written by historian Chad Van Dixhoorn Smyth-sewn binding Ribbon marker Double-column format Lifetime guarantee (TruTone and leather editions)
13 historic creeds and confessions placed in the back, including the Apostles Creed (ca. 200-400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618-19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Introductions to each of the 13 creeds and confessions written by historian Chad Van Dixhoorn Smyth-sewn binding Ribbon marker Double-column format Lifetime guarantee (TruTone and leather editions)
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Published January 23, 2020
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March 18, 2020
I did not grow up with the Creeds and Confessions. My parents did not mention them to me and my Sunday School teachers did not share them with me. As I grew older and more interested in learning about the faith, I was not aware that the Creeds and Confessions were available to me. I was searching for truth and needed help making sense of the Bible. In many ways, I am still searching for truth and need help making sense of the Bible.
The ESV Bible and 13 Creeds and Confessions
The ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions is a welcomed addition to my study. It combines the excellent ESV Bible with 13 exceptional Creeds and Confessions from church history. Having them all housed in the same book is brilliant, and having the ESV Bible with them is a work of modern publishing beauty.
Introductions to each of the 13 creeds and confessions written by historian Chad Van Dixhoorn. The 13 Creeds and Confessions are: Apostle’s Creed (ca. 200-400), Nicene Creed (325), Athanasian Creed (381), Chalcedonian Definition (451), Augsburg Confession (1530), Belgic Confession (1561), Articles of Religion (1563), Canons of Dort (1618-1619), Westminster Confession (1646), London Baptist Confession (1689), Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647).
A Beautiful Book
The version I received was a brown TruTone over board Bible. Smyth-sewn binding ensures that the Bible lays flat when opened, and two brown ribbon markers are available to help you keep in place. The cover and spine are embossed with gold letters and the paper trimming is also gold. It has a distinguished look and feels sturdy yet comfortable in my hands.
The 10-point Lexicon type and double-column format are easy on the eyes. Cross-references are included at the bottom right corner of every page, and footnotes are included across the bottom of each page. A lifetime guarantee is provided for the TruTone and leather editions.
History in Your Hands
Some might assume that Creeds and Confessions are unnecessary and that all you need is the Bible. While this is technically true, I believe it is shortsighted and ill-informed. Creeds and Confessions have helped faithfully teach the truths of Scripture. They have molded and encouraged Christians throughout history. They have been a blessing to the Church. And they have been a blessing to me.
I was provided a free copy of the ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions but was not required to write a positive review.
The ESV Bible and 13 Creeds and Confessions
The ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions is a welcomed addition to my study. It combines the excellent ESV Bible with 13 exceptional Creeds and Confessions from church history. Having them all housed in the same book is brilliant, and having the ESV Bible with them is a work of modern publishing beauty.
Introductions to each of the 13 creeds and confessions written by historian Chad Van Dixhoorn. The 13 Creeds and Confessions are: Apostle’s Creed (ca. 200-400), Nicene Creed (325), Athanasian Creed (381), Chalcedonian Definition (451), Augsburg Confession (1530), Belgic Confession (1561), Articles of Religion (1563), Canons of Dort (1618-1619), Westminster Confession (1646), London Baptist Confession (1689), Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647).
A Beautiful Book
The version I received was a brown TruTone over board Bible. Smyth-sewn binding ensures that the Bible lays flat when opened, and two brown ribbon markers are available to help you keep in place. The cover and spine are embossed with gold letters and the paper trimming is also gold. It has a distinguished look and feels sturdy yet comfortable in my hands.
The 10-point Lexicon type and double-column format are easy on the eyes. Cross-references are included at the bottom right corner of every page, and footnotes are included across the bottom of each page. A lifetime guarantee is provided for the TruTone and leather editions.
History in Your Hands
Some might assume that Creeds and Confessions are unnecessary and that all you need is the Bible. While this is technically true, I believe it is shortsighted and ill-informed. Creeds and Confessions have helped faithfully teach the truths of Scripture. They have molded and encouraged Christians throughout history. They have been a blessing to the Church. And they have been a blessing to me.
I was provided a free copy of the ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions but was not required to write a positive review.
September 11, 2020
This is wonderful. The Scripture and the Creeds in one place. My only criticism is the order. I would have liked to have seen the three forms of unity back-to-back and the WCF and the catechisms beside one another.
April 20, 2020
This Bible is so beautiful and one thing I really appreciate about it is that it's not a heavy Bible. It's very easy to hold and Crossway did not make the text so small that you couldn't read it. I am able to comfortably read it, even with my poor eyesight. It has a beautiful cover with the added details on the spine, which makes it just gorgeous. The fact that it has a box for storage also rates it quite high with me.
It has an extensive Concordance which is really important to me. I like being able to look up a subject and have a huge variety of Scriptures that I can read. There is also a weights and measures page. This is especially nice when you're not sure how much a talent would weigh in today's measurements.
The really different thing about this Bible are the Creeds and Confessions that are in the back. I have never had a Bible that included these and I found them quite educational and interesting. There are thirteen in all and, while I knew some of them, I didn't know them all.
Again, these were easy to read because the text was not too small. They kept everything uniform throughout. I really enjoyed reading all the different Creeds and Confessions and it gave me a new insight.
I really enjoy this Bible and all the extras that are included. There are color maps, as well. This is a thin Bible but there is so much packed inside! I really like this Bible and give it 5 stars.
*This Bible was provided to me for my honest review by Crossway. I received a copy of this Bible to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on my observations while reading this Bible.
It has an extensive Concordance which is really important to me. I like being able to look up a subject and have a huge variety of Scriptures that I can read. There is also a weights and measures page. This is especially nice when you're not sure how much a talent would weigh in today's measurements.
The really different thing about this Bible are the Creeds and Confessions that are in the back. I have never had a Bible that included these and I found them quite educational and interesting. There are thirteen in all and, while I knew some of them, I didn't know them all.
Again, these were easy to read because the text was not too small. They kept everything uniform throughout. I really enjoyed reading all the different Creeds and Confessions and it gave me a new insight.
I really enjoy this Bible and all the extras that are included. There are color maps, as well. This is a thin Bible but there is so much packed inside! I really like this Bible and give it 5 stars.
*This Bible was provided to me for my honest review by Crossway. I received a copy of this Bible to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on my observations while reading this Bible.
July 28, 2025
First sentence: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
ETA: I read the ESV Creeds Bible the third time in 2025. My start date was January 8, 2025. My end date was July 28, 2025. I decided that since it was my third time through this Bible, and, it is becoming "mine" that I should feel comfortable marking in it. The paper was GREAT for marking with my Micron pens.
How do I feel about the newly published ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions?! I absolutely love, love, love, love, love, crazy love and adore this one. [ETA: I do wish the pages were less glaring or shiny when read under bright light. I have had to choose *where* to read this one so it is read in dimmer light.]
I read the TruTone edition of the ESV Creeds Bible. It was without a doubt the best FEELING Tru-Tone I've ever held in my hands. It is LOVELY. I typically make covers for my Bibles--this one won't be getting one. I love the feel of it too much.
It is the text of the ESV translation. I do love the ESV. It is in my top three definitely. I love, love, love the ESV, the NASB, and the KJV. Those are my top three--have been for the past decade--and they take turns being the top. A little friendly competition between translations, I suppose! [ETA: I have found myself liking other translations more these days. The NKJV has moved up and the ESV has moved down one notch.]
Font size vs. Weight. I thought this was PERFECTLY BALANCED. The weight of the overall bible is just about perfect. The font size is 10.5. That is so much larger than the average Bible being printed nowadays. (The ESV Prayer Bible is 9.25; the ESV Study Bible is 9 point; ESV Student Study Bible is 8 point; The ESV Reformation Study Bible is 9 point.) It's light enough that you can hold the Bible and read--as opposed to a Bible you HAVE to read at a table because it's too heavy for the lap to sustain. Because it's light weight, the font size was very manageable even though my vision is poor.
Double column. The ESV Creeds Bible is double column. The bleed-through was on the minimal side. I didn't need to use black construction paper. I think the text was blocked in such a way that it helped prevent bleed-through.
Black letter. The ESV Creeds Bible is a black letter Bible. The words of Christ are not printed in red. I am thankful for this!
The Creeds and Confessions were found in the back of the Bible. They include the Apostles Creed (ca. 200-400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618-19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647).
I loved the variety of what they included. Some were familiar to me; others were new-to-me. They didn't include every single creed, confession, or catechism. One they did leave out was the Scots Confession (1560). Another was the Second Helvetic Confession (1566).
It does include more creeds than the ESV Reformation Study Bible which only includes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of Dort, the Westminster Confession, the Westminster Larger Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
It also has more creeds than the KJV Reformation Heritage Bible which only includes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Confession, Westminster Larger Catechism.
I think the ESV Creeds Bible would make a great Bible to carry to church. It would be a great only Bible as well.
I think ESV should publish a Bible perhaps with families in mind and include the full text of the NEW CITY CATECHISM.
ETA: I read the ESV Creeds Bible the third time in 2025. My start date was January 8, 2025. My end date was July 28, 2025. I decided that since it was my third time through this Bible, and, it is becoming "mine" that I should feel comfortable marking in it. The paper was GREAT for marking with my Micron pens.
How do I feel about the newly published ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions?! I absolutely love, love, love, love, love, crazy love and adore this one. [ETA: I do wish the pages were less glaring or shiny when read under bright light. I have had to choose *where* to read this one so it is read in dimmer light.]
I read the TruTone edition of the ESV Creeds Bible. It was without a doubt the best FEELING Tru-Tone I've ever held in my hands. It is LOVELY. I typically make covers for my Bibles--this one won't be getting one. I love the feel of it too much.
It is the text of the ESV translation. I do love the ESV. It is in my top three definitely. I love, love, love the ESV, the NASB, and the KJV. Those are my top three--have been for the past decade--and they take turns being the top. A little friendly competition between translations, I suppose! [ETA: I have found myself liking other translations more these days. The NKJV has moved up and the ESV has moved down one notch.]
Font size vs. Weight. I thought this was PERFECTLY BALANCED. The weight of the overall bible is just about perfect. The font size is 10.5. That is so much larger than the average Bible being printed nowadays. (The ESV Prayer Bible is 9.25; the ESV Study Bible is 9 point; ESV Student Study Bible is 8 point; The ESV Reformation Study Bible is 9 point.) It's light enough that you can hold the Bible and read--as opposed to a Bible you HAVE to read at a table because it's too heavy for the lap to sustain. Because it's light weight, the font size was very manageable even though my vision is poor.
Double column. The ESV Creeds Bible is double column. The bleed-through was on the minimal side. I didn't need to use black construction paper. I think the text was blocked in such a way that it helped prevent bleed-through.
Black letter. The ESV Creeds Bible is a black letter Bible. The words of Christ are not printed in red. I am thankful for this!
The Creeds and Confessions were found in the back of the Bible. They include the Apostles Creed (ca. 200-400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618-19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647).
I loved the variety of what they included. Some were familiar to me; others were new-to-me. They didn't include every single creed, confession, or catechism. One they did leave out was the Scots Confession (1560). Another was the Second Helvetic Confession (1566).
It does include more creeds than the ESV Reformation Study Bible which only includes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of Dort, the Westminster Confession, the Westminster Larger Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
It also has more creeds than the KJV Reformation Heritage Bible which only includes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Confession, Westminster Larger Catechism.
I think the ESV Creeds Bible would make a great Bible to carry to church. It would be a great only Bible as well.
I think ESV should publish a Bible perhaps with families in mind and include the full text of the NEW CITY CATECHISM.
March 31, 2020
First sentence: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
How do I feel about the newly published ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions?! I absolutely love, love, love, love, love, crazy love and adore this one.
I read the TruTone edition of the ESV Creeds Bible. It was without a doubt the best FEELING Tru-Tone I've ever held in my hands. It is LOVELY. I typically make covers for my Bibles--this one won't be getting one. I love the feel of it too much.
It is the text of the ESV translation. I do love the ESV. It is in my top three definitely. I love, love, love the ESV, the NASB, and the KJV. Those are my top three--have been for the past decade--and they take turns being the top. A little friendly competition between translations, I suppose!
Font size vs. Weight. I thought this was PERFECTLY BALANCED. The weight of the overall bible is just about perfect. The font size is 10.5. That is so much larger than the average Bible being printed nowadays. (The ESV Prayer Bible is 9.25; the ESV Study Bible is 9 point; ESV Student Study Bible is 8 point; The ESV Reformation Study Bible is 9 point.) It's light enough that you can hold the Bible and read--as opposed to a Bible you HAVE to read at a table because it's too heavy for the lap to sustain. Because it's light weight, the font size was very manageable even though my vision is poor.
Double column. The ESV Creeds Bible is double column. The bleed-through was on the minimal side. I didn't need to use black construction paper. I think the text was blocked in such a way that it helped prevent bleed-through.
Black letter. The ESV Creeds Bible is a black letter Bible. The words of Christ are not printed in red. I am thankful for this!
The Creeds and Confessions were found in the back of the Bible. They include the Apostles Creed (ca. 200-400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618-19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647).
I loved the variety of what they included. Some were familiar to me; others were new-to-me. They didn't include every single creed, confession, or catechism. One they did leave out was the Scots Confession (1560). Another was the Second Helvetic Confession (1566).
It does include more creeds than the ESV Reformation Study Bible which only includes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of Dort, the Westminster Confession, the Westminster Larger Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
It also has more creeds than the KJV Reformation Heritage Bible which only includes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Confession, Westminster Larger Catechism.
I think the ESV Creeds Bible would make a great Bible to carry to church. It would be a great only Bible as well.
I think ESV should publish a Bible perhaps with families in mind and include the full text of the NEW CITY CATECHISM.
How do I feel about the newly published ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions?! I absolutely love, love, love, love, love, crazy love and adore this one.
I read the TruTone edition of the ESV Creeds Bible. It was without a doubt the best FEELING Tru-Tone I've ever held in my hands. It is LOVELY. I typically make covers for my Bibles--this one won't be getting one. I love the feel of it too much.
It is the text of the ESV translation. I do love the ESV. It is in my top three definitely. I love, love, love the ESV, the NASB, and the KJV. Those are my top three--have been for the past decade--and they take turns being the top. A little friendly competition between translations, I suppose!
Font size vs. Weight. I thought this was PERFECTLY BALANCED. The weight of the overall bible is just about perfect. The font size is 10.5. That is so much larger than the average Bible being printed nowadays. (The ESV Prayer Bible is 9.25; the ESV Study Bible is 9 point; ESV Student Study Bible is 8 point; The ESV Reformation Study Bible is 9 point.) It's light enough that you can hold the Bible and read--as opposed to a Bible you HAVE to read at a table because it's too heavy for the lap to sustain. Because it's light weight, the font size was very manageable even though my vision is poor.
Double column. The ESV Creeds Bible is double column. The bleed-through was on the minimal side. I didn't need to use black construction paper. I think the text was blocked in such a way that it helped prevent bleed-through.
Black letter. The ESV Creeds Bible is a black letter Bible. The words of Christ are not printed in red. I am thankful for this!
The Creeds and Confessions were found in the back of the Bible. They include the Apostles Creed (ca. 200-400), the Nicene Creed (325), the Athanasian Creed (381), the Chalcedonian Definition (451), the Augsburg Confession (1530), the Belgic Confession (1561), the Articles of Religion (1563), the Canons of Dort (1618-19), the Westminster Confession (1646), the London Baptist Confession (1689), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), the Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), and the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647).
I loved the variety of what they included. Some were familiar to me; others were new-to-me. They didn't include every single creed, confession, or catechism. One they did leave out was the Scots Confession (1560). Another was the Second Helvetic Confession (1566).
It does include more creeds than the ESV Reformation Study Bible which only includes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of Dort, the Westminster Confession, the Westminster Larger Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and the 1689 London Baptist Confession.
It also has more creeds than the KJV Reformation Heritage Bible which only includes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Confession, Westminster Larger Catechism.
I think the ESV Creeds Bible would make a great Bible to carry to church. It would be a great only Bible as well.
I think ESV should publish a Bible perhaps with families in mind and include the full text of the NEW CITY CATECHISM.
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December 12, 2021Have you read the Bible before? Cover to cover?
Why not take this next year to do so?
In a culture that treats self as the ultimate authority and many voices clamor for our attention through social media, we must cling even more to the authority of the voice of God in Scripture.
One reason to grab this edition is that it also contains the summaries of Christian teaching--the creeds and confessions developed throughout church history.
You may have read the Bible before, but never read the creeds and confessions. (I had never read through all of these.) Your church background may not place much value on them.
I suggest reading them and taking them seriously. It will keep you from chronological snobbery and riding the whim of culturally (and even denominationally) dictated subjectivism.
Why not take this next year to do so?
In a culture that treats self as the ultimate authority and many voices clamor for our attention through social media, we must cling even more to the authority of the voice of God in Scripture.
One reason to grab this edition is that it also contains the summaries of Christian teaching--the creeds and confessions developed throughout church history.
You may have read the Bible before, but never read the creeds and confessions. (I had never read through all of these.) Your church background may not place much value on them.
I suggest reading them and taking them seriously. It will keep you from chronological snobbery and riding the whim of culturally (and even denominationally) dictated subjectivism.
May 9, 2020
This Bible has the ESV translation in a double-column format. At the back of the Bible has a number of creeds and confessions such as the Westminster and 1689 Baptist confession. Highly recommend it.
June 23, 2022
This is a fantastic Bible. The ESV is my go-to daily use translation (along w/ the Schofield KJV). Including this collection of the greatest and most important Christian Creeds and Confessions is brilliant. It was the 1st time I've read some of them all the way through, and the time, collaboration, effort, doctrinal knowledge and Faith of the authors of them is evident. I Highly recommend the ESV Bible with Creeds and Confessions!
February 23, 2020
The ESV Bible is Creeds and Confessions is a Bible that I will be able to carry with me to church, Bible study, or to enjoy during my lunch break. It is not a compact Bible, but could still be easily carried in my bag. I chose the brown trutone over board, and I am very happy with my decision. The cover feels smooth yet sturdy. The front cover of the Bible is plain, but the spine has "Holy Bible", "with Creeds and Confessions", "ESV," "English Standard Version", and "Crossway" in gold lettering. I personally love that the spine has five raised hubs, even as a hardcover Bible.
The Bible has a pasted down liner, which I expected in a hardcover Bible. There is a presentation page, and pages for family records. It has a two column text, in a very readable 10 point font. It is very similar to the set-up in Crossway's Omega Bible. References and notes are in a very small font at the bottom of each page. It is line matched, with no ghosting. It has a smyth sewn binding, and I always appreciate that because then it not only lays flat, but also will last longer than a glued binding. It is a black letter text, which is another feature that I prefer. The pages have beautiful shiny gold gilding.
After the text of the Bible, there is a table of weights and measures, and a concordance. Then, the part that makes this Bible unique, is the section with the creeds and confessions. There is a two page introduction to the creeds, and then each creed/confession has an explanation before it is listed. The creeds that are included are:
Apostle's Creed (ca. 200 - 400)
Nicene Creed (325)
Athanasian Creed (381)
Chalcedonian Definition (451)
Augsburg Confession (1530)
Belgic Confession (1561)
Articles of Religion (1563)
Canons of Dort (1618 - 19)
Westminster Confession (1646)
London Baptist Confession (1689)
Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
Westminster Larger Catechism (1647)
Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647)
The Bible ends with 8 colorful maps printed on glossy paper. This unique Bible is one that I plan to read and enjoy for years to come. It is a quality Bible that is still sturdy enough for me to carry in my bag. The creeds and confessions are an important part of the church's history, and I appreciate being able to have them in my Bible to study and read.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Crossway, in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The Bible has a pasted down liner, which I expected in a hardcover Bible. There is a presentation page, and pages for family records. It has a two column text, in a very readable 10 point font. It is very similar to the set-up in Crossway's Omega Bible. References and notes are in a very small font at the bottom of each page. It is line matched, with no ghosting. It has a smyth sewn binding, and I always appreciate that because then it not only lays flat, but also will last longer than a glued binding. It is a black letter text, which is another feature that I prefer. The pages have beautiful shiny gold gilding.
After the text of the Bible, there is a table of weights and measures, and a concordance. Then, the part that makes this Bible unique, is the section with the creeds and confessions. There is a two page introduction to the creeds, and then each creed/confession has an explanation before it is listed. The creeds that are included are:
Apostle's Creed (ca. 200 - 400)
Nicene Creed (325)
Athanasian Creed (381)
Chalcedonian Definition (451)
Augsburg Confession (1530)
Belgic Confession (1561)
Articles of Religion (1563)
Canons of Dort (1618 - 19)
Westminster Confession (1646)
London Baptist Confession (1689)
Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
Westminster Larger Catechism (1647)
Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647)
The Bible ends with 8 colorful maps printed on glossy paper. This unique Bible is one that I plan to read and enjoy for years to come. It is a quality Bible that is still sturdy enough for me to carry in my bag. The creeds and confessions are an important part of the church's history, and I appreciate being able to have them in my Bible to study and read.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Crossway, in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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