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I have read other daily one year Bibles but this one is by far the best. The insight that Smith gives helps you understand what you are reading. I highly recommend this book if you want to read through the Bible in one year.
Rick Gillespie

The Daily Bible® Compact Edition

Our whole church is reading this book together - beginning on New Year's Day.

I am doing a devotional blog, THE HEART OF A READY WRITER, based on the daily readings. For this purpose, I have read ahead and gained a feel for the entire book.

What a fresh way to read through the entire Bible (HIS-story). This book includes the entire Scriptural text (with margin citations) and helpful backgrounders for each daily reading assignment. Most daily entries run about five pages.

Care to join us in for 365 days of daily reading?

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Book was in better condition than expected. Great service: fast shipping! Thank you!

This has been the greatest purchase I have ever made. Since I got my Daily Bible I have been able to maintain interest in reading the bible everyday. This will be the third year in a row that I have read the bible all the way through.

I never thought I'd read the Bible through, but thanks to this book, I can finally say, "I've read the Bible"! The 365 daily format created a habit and got me reading on a consistent basis. Also, having it written in chronological order put so many things in context and made me understand the OT characters and the political climate so much better/deeper. I have to admit some parts were dry and it was a chore reading through all the genealogies... but worth it when you started to see/understand the connections the further you read into the Bible. the commentaries helped explain what you were about to read, and in some cases actually made me understand what I was reading. Also, footnotes explained or translated certain words/phrases. I now know that our word "hallelujah" is actually hallelu Yah... meaning Praise, the Lord!

I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to read the Bible through, or seeking the discipline of reading the Bible on a daily basis.

Jorge Luis Borges was one of those rare writers who can take even a bizarre, utterly unbelievable idea, and spin it into an exquisite little gem of prose.

And this classic writer was at the peak of his powers when he collected together "Ficciones," whose plain name belies the subtle power and exquisite beauty of Jorges' short stories. Even among Borges' many short stories, few of them can rival this little labyrinth of strange ancient cities, fictional histories, and the eerie depths of the human mind.

"I owe the discovery of Uqbar to the conjunction of a mirror and an encyclopedia." An odd old saying from the Middle-East leads the narrator to seek out the long-lost heretical histories of a fictional world known as Tlon. Its beliefs, language, and metaphysical eccentricities increasingly fascinate the narrator, until it's almost a surprise to realize that Borges invented all of this.

The stories that follow are no less engrossing -- the recounting of a strange, haunting novel, a man who attempts to LIVE as Don Quixote, a man who tries to dream a new being into existence, a lottery that determines the way the people of Babylon are to live, an examination of a brilliant and underrated author, an exploration of the eternal Library of the universe, and a labyrinthine spy story.

The second round of short stories is a bit less enthralling, merely because it focuses more on "typical" Borges short stories. But they are still pretty enthralling pieces of work -- the remembrance of the brilliantly eccentric Ireneo Funes, the story of a scar, a series of murders linked to "the secret Name," a condemned man's begs God for a year to perfect his art, a forgotten heretic, a conversation leading to revenge, the Cult of the Phoenix, and a man entranced by the "Arabian Nights."

Mirrors and labyrinths fill Borges' work -- real and imagined, in word, metaphor and reality. You see them in an endless library, a guitar melody, a contradiction in religious faith, a complex plot, and in the mind of a man who loses himself to an obsession. The mirrors show you the sides of people that they would never see themselves, and the labyrinth twists the mind into new places where it would never normally go.

"Ficciones" explores places where normal fiction would never go -- such as a Babylonian lottery for different places in society, corrupted by greed -- even as it imbues its eulogies, metaphysical ponderings and explanations with the tinge of reality. The cults, deaths, and art that Borges describes seem so plausible, and are given such depth and detail, that it comes as a mild shock when you realize, "Hey, he made all of this up."

Part of that is due to his unique style, full of elegant wordcraft and gently luminous imagery ("a round yellow moon defined two leaf-clogged fountains in the dreary garden"). Even a stabbing is made brutally beautiful, and often dialogue is unnecessary -- the most beautiful and striking stories in here are the ones where Borges (aka the narrator) eagerly explores some invented facet of the world.

And woven through these stories are many of the things that fascinated Borges through his career -- a tragic hero, ancient heresies, an elusive God, and people whose lives he could somehow explore through his own imagination.

If you could criticize anything at all, it's that few of the characters -- aside from the Borges "narrator" -- are much more than walking symbols of a murky little message. But hey, you could simply see this entire book as an exploration of Borges' own imagination by himself. He happily recounts countries that are nonexistant, books that were never written, geniuses who never were.

"Ficciones" is about the dullest name you can possibly give to a work of genius -- an intricate little web that is all mirrors and mazes. Absolutely stunning.

My knowledge of Borges is small; before purchasing Ficciones I had only read two or three of his short stories. Enough, however, to know that it would be well worth the short time it takes to read each of these stories.

Borges had an unusual and amazing way of compressing the most stimulating, fascinating material into a small number of pages. You may read one of his stories in ten-fifteen minutes and contemplate it for a week (or more) and remember it for life. And still, you may well want to reread it many times; it has happened more than once that upon finishing a Borges short I immediately wanted to go back and start from the beginning.

The strange thoughts on infinity and the nature of existence are presented in a way that stimulates thought in a humble yet intruiging way. Ideas that may be well recognized and used in other fiction (in some cases overused) have some other element, some different approach, so that even if the premise is not "new" the experience certainly is. How this can be done, and in so few words no less, is beyond me.

This was certainly one of my very best buys and I know that this book will be well worn by my reading alone, not to mention that of the many people I will lend it to with my best recommendations. These short stories will bring beauty and excitement of the mind to many an otherwise boring, mundane day.

Borges is an ideas man. And he can write as well. I love his concepts even more than his writing. Some of his prose reminds me of Somerset Maughn and I wonder if that is the translator or himself. Some of the stories are ones that were common in his era and he's added a twist of lemon (Both Maughn and Borges have done the 'scar on the face' story.

A firm favourite, always. I like stories that twist your brain slightly to the left.

Borges never fails to please, to challenge, to entertain, and more importantly make one's brain shift into high gear!
If you are looking for an easy read, don't expect to find it in Ficciones.

However, if you are looking for a little cerebral cortex arousal; grab this book and find a cozy spot...you won't be disappointed!

Reading with his head instead of his heart, Borges looks to fill his mind with all the minutia and information he can possibly hold and release it back in his works with finely crafted and fascinatingly playful philosophical stories.

The sparse, objective writing of Ficciones is a far cry from his earlier lyrical style, of which he says: "In those days, I sought dusk, the outskirts, and unhappiness; now, mornings, the center, and serenity."

Thankfully in the newer center, we are treated to 17 extraordinary stories that are teasingly succinct, yet brimming with imaginative and aesthetic prose!

The scarcity of words requires that the reader pay attention to them all or miss much of the wisdom and subtleness that define the delicate and ingenious style that is this fine master of fiction...Jorge Luis Borges!

Transport the Wachowski brothers to the 1930's and ask them to express their philosophy by way of short stories. You might get something in the same ballpark as Ficciones. The diversity and genius of Borges' work is so unique that if you were to know all the languages in the world and had no word limit, it would still be hard to do a review that does justice. Ironically, this is exactly the kind of challenge that Borges would stand up to. I will attempt to review this work by enlisting adjectives that come to mind.

Surreal, mystic, recursive, sophistic, heretical, philosophical, religious, profound, imaginative, ingenious, circular, open-ended, unorthodox, personal, hallucinational, original, universal, self-referential, concise, contextual, complex, ironic.

Here are a few examples of the complexity of Borges' mind at work.

Borges attributes certain imaginary books and volumes of books to some of the authors that he is most influenced by. In reality, these books are projections of Borges' fertile mind and no more. In the process of critiquing imaginary works of art (let's call this meta-art), he creates an instance of the meta-art in the mind of the reader. It's like me talking to you about the eating habits of a third person you haven't met, and actually does not exist! Borges never fails to leave you with a lasting impression of a meta-art that resonates with your senses. On second thoughts, this is obvious because the meta-art is as much a figment of your imagination as it is Borges'. Every meta-art is a reflection of your own creative mind, while Borges is simply holding a mirror. And talking about mirrors, here's a quote from Borges as attributed by him to the meta-art in his first short story "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius": "The earth we inhabit is an error, an incompetent parody. Mirrors and paternity are abominable because they multiply and affirm it." And with this we come full circle just like you would in most of Borges' stories.

Borges is fascinated with the idea of god and provides several unorthodox notions of god that might be as appealing to scientists as they would to priests. This is done more so by illustration than by elucidation. In fact, subtle self-references and recursions are an integral part of the entire work. The stories embody the concept that Borges sets out to illustrate, and always come full circle at the end such that appreciating the story is equivalent to appreciating the concept. Whether it is the wizard of "The Circular Ruins", the librarian of "The Library of Babel", the spy of "The Garden of Forking Paths", the teenage boy of "Funes the Memorious", or the playwright of "The Secret Miracle"; the self-referential nature of the work is haunting. Each story leaves you wondering how Borges could convey so much with so little words [This also speaks volumes about the quality of English translation]. Then again, the very topic of brevity and excessiveness is discussed in one of the reviews of a fictional book. It is like Borges does not let anything go. Yet again, the very topic of an all-encompassing book is discussed in the context of a fictional book that aspires to BE god.

There was not a single story of the seventeen that was not profound. There is no chance that you would not re-read this book after reading it once.

I am pleased with the book I purchased. Also, regarding the economy and
the cost of items I must say that I was pleased with the price.

Thank you for allowing me to have a selection of choice.

B. Bedell

This book is very well written for young,independent readers. I really like the information printed on the margins as well as the content, maps, etc. I highly recommend this study Bible to anyone who wants a deeper understand of God's word. it good bible to use read & study from for use at youthgroup.

This book is very well written for young,independent readers. I really like the information printed on the margins as well as the content, maps, etc. I highly recommend this study Bible to anyone who wants a deeper understand of God's word.

I've heard of the Quest Bible but now I'm happy that I've gotten one of my own. Great study bible and will help you to understand the scriptures read. I definitely recommend this to everyone who is thinking of buying a study Bible. Only downfall, the prints are not large...therefore, if you are looking for a BIG print Bible, this is not it but will definitely help you with your studying and understanding the Bible. The pages are very thin and can be torn easily if you're eagerly searching for a passage. Hope my review helps...

I am nearly 80 years old and find this Bible the best study Bible that money can buy. I was given one and now am giving it to friends who love to study the Bible.

I bought three of these for my niece for Christmas. She is a Lit Major and is an amazing writer. She loved them. I think that the money that you pay for them is incredible for the quality of these journals. No they are not real leather but they are beautiful despite the fact. I will but her more soon.

I can't imagine a more perfect looking journal for writing down important notes. Make no mistake, this is not really leather -- but it is an awesomely beautiful book with a museum-quality look.

No need to resist, this is worth the money -- just for how wonderful it makes you feel. What a great gift for yourself or a friend!

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my wife. She enjoys writing poetry and I wanted to give her something like a journal to copy them over to. I was lucky enough to come across this product which is just beautiful and very well made. She loves it. It is a great gift for anyone who writes poetry, keeps journals, or even short stories.

What a great buy. It was well worth the money. The magnetic closure is very nice.

I just received this journal as a birthday present, and I can't believe I even wrote in journals before that weren't by Paperblanks. The picture shown does not even begin to do it justice. The gold foil embellishment adds a beautiful touch to this journal. Inside, there are two pages that cover the front and back of the lined pages that are a dark, shiny, golden color. Unlike the previous reviewer, my journal did not have a space to put who "this journal belongs to." It has a beautiful bright satin ribbon marker and a momento pouch inside the back cover. The pages are cream colored and unbelievably smooth. If this look doesn't suit you, Paperblanks has many others to chose from. Just do a search. I can promise you once you get one from this company, you'll never be satisfied with anything else! I will DEFINITELY be getting more in the future when I fill this up! :)

One of my goals this year was to read the entire Bible during the month of January. My wife bought me The Narrated Bible in Chronological Order for Christmas, and I found it to be a helpful guide to reading the Bible as a narrative.

Every pastor should own this Bible. It is extremely helpful in the way it lays out the historical narrative.

Two sections deserve particular mention. First, the Law of Moses is arranged topically. Laws from Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are harmonized and combined into one section which is broken down in outline form. This helps the reader gain a good overview of the substance of the Mosaic Law.

Secondly, the minor prophets can be rather intimidating for today's readers. This Bible takes you through the narrative of 1&2 Chronicles by interspersing the prophetic writings. That way, you know exactly what time period each prophet is from.

I have a few quibbles with this Bible. I question some of the editor's chronology. For example, he places Jesus' crucifixion on Thursday instead of Friday. The Gospels are harmonized, and unfortunately the editor does not leave footnotes that explain (or even bring to attention) apparent contradictions. Also, the author's narration is sometimes too detailed, and other times not detailed enough.

Still, this Bible in chronological order is a very helpful guide to pastors and laypeople alike. I highly recommend it.

I recommend this Narrated Bible Book to every one. All of the Books of the Bible are in order, in accordance of the beginning to end. It is just a FANTASTIC BOOK! I bought myself one and my daughter, and I think I am going to buy more for Christmas. What a Wonderful Gift to give....

I use this Bible for daily devotions and study. I have purchased and given a copy to ten others. Enough said.

You haven't read your Bible until you've read it chronologically! When I began to do this, it began to give me a better understanding of the story line that we so easily miss...

I love reading this Bible, especially the gospels, it puts them into one story of Jesus.

An excellent way to start your day with thought provoking lessons for daily living. See how His Word comes through to you through Max Lucado's
teachngs.

Product is a great book if you want to learn about Mercy and Grace.
I would recommend this to everyone.

A very good start to any day...Max has a way with words that reach down deep...Get a copy.. you won't be sorry!

This is an excellent inspirational daily devotional reading by Max Lucado. He speaks directly to you and always manages to inspire me.

I recommend this book to everyone! I have had this book by my side everyday for the past 3 years and I can tell you this is a fantastic start to the day. It is filled with inspiration, love, hope... Even on a bad day, I'm able to smile and find hope through the words of Max Lucado. I also recommend In the Eye of the Storm and When God Whispers your name, both written by Max Lucado.

This has been the most helpful in my bible study. It is clear and excellent insight in the footnotes.

I ordered this bible about a month ago, and I absolutely love it. It is an awesome study tool because of its contents. For me......this was a good buy. Because of all that it contains, this bible is somewhat on the heavy side, so you may want to make this a home or an office jewel- unless you are endowed with the strength of Samson. I gave this purchase 4-stars, but I probably should have given it 5-stars, because I really don't know what else should be included that isn't already in here.

I love the print size (way less eye strain), great commentary (detailed and insightful). This bible has been put to very good use since its arrival.

This edition has helped me better understand what our lord has done for us and how we are on earth to bless him.

The nice thing about this Bible is the wonderful commentaries. This is one of the only Bibles that I have read where the commentaries actually challenge the reader to put things into practice in their own life.
This is really an "application" Bible giving practical applications to the areas of the users life that are referenced in the reading.
I would like to have this Bible handy each time I am doing a study, meditation or listening to a preacher speak. It gives challenging and in-depth explanation of topics.

THIS BIBLE I HAVE READ SEVERAL TIMES COVER TO COVER. I JUST ORDERED IT IN LARGE PRINT AS MY EYE SIGHT IS FAILING. I GET COMFORT AND PEACE FROM READING IT. IT IS UNDERSTANDABLE AND APPLICABLE TO ENTIRE LIFETIMES.

In some (if not all) of the versions of the Teen Study Bible I have noticed just one of the Dear Sam letters that I don't agree with. When Sam wrote back to someone saying Blasphemy is an unforgivalble sin, I knew unless you reformed and turned to GOD, blasphemy can indeed be forgiven. It is a wonderful thing what Jesus, Son of God has done for us! To forgive all our sins. No sin is unforgivable. No sin is. Not one. The only way a sin is unforgivable is if you commit sins and never accept what Jesus did. Then how could your sins be forgiven? The choice of accepting Christ as savior is a matter of eternal life and death. Jesus makes it very clear that HE is the truth, the way, and the life!God is all powerful! In Luke 10 it says that "Whoever sins against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever says evil things against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." That verse merely means that only if you sin and do evil things against the Holy Spirit, you apparently do not have the Holy Spirit, and without the Holy Spirit, you can't accept Christ.
However, maybe Sam knew that. (And I'm sure she did). I just think it could be more clear. It is completely your choice wheather to NEVER accept Jesus, therefore if you are WILLING to avoid the point where you hate the Holy Spirit and never WANT to come back into the grace if GOD, than you shall be saved! The LORD is wonderful. Sam's letters are great and empowering. Jesus loves Sam spreading HIS WORD.

This is a GREAT Bible for teens because it is understandable, yet not cheesy. I love it! It makes it understandable and it includes a Bible Study plan showing what book of the bible to start and show how often you should read to finish it in 1 year or 2 years. Also includes real life situations...questions, answers, THIS is the book you need to get through LIFE!!

Being 14 years old I thought that the only Christan stuff cool enough for me was hardcore Chirstan rock. This book has proved me wrong. I know that BEHOLD THE BOOGNISH! I WILL CONQUER YOU AND YOUR PATHIC SHEEPISH WAYS everything about the Bible is totally awesome!...

My mom says that when she was, like, a teen or something, she couldn't understand the bible because it said like "Thou" and stuff and other words that sound like books written by old people. That's why she went to the mall and got me this bible because it's more, like, modern or something? Whatever -- it ROCKS.

The Bible normally seems confusing, rigid, and boring. This Bible is quite the opposite! The bible is colorful, easy-to read and UNDERSTAND! It definately makes the bible enjoyable and fun. The notes and other added things really help teens. I got this Bible as a 18 year old and still interesting at 19(although I am thinking about up-grading to a Woman's Bible).

Definately recommend to any pre-teen or teen!

I had this book in the hard back for several years until I found this anniversary edition. This is such a nice size book that goes so well with a Bible. This book is filled with beautifully written prayers and God's word. My right hand companion to my Bible.

The Book is very helpful and scripture base which I think everyone praying man and woman of God should have.

This little book has knocked my socks off. Being totally scriptural as it is, I am forced digest it word by word. I think it must be read aloud for maximum impact, and I find myself often choking on the words as I attempt to speak them. An example is from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, substituting "I" for "love". When I say, "I am kind. I am patient. I am not envious." etc. I have to say, "Are the words I am saying actually true?" I mean, "Are they true about me?" All too often, I must admit they are not true about me - or at least frequently not true. When the prayer calls for me to say, "I will always trust You completely and in everything," I know it is only what I wish I could truthfully say.
I love this little book, and expect to be giving many as gifts.

I'm at a loss for words on this prayer book. You have to read these prayers in the Holy Spirit. If you have doubt, this prayer book is useless to you - and God, Jesus, Holy Spirit will be that much farther away from you.

Thank God and you Germaine Copeland. :)

This is a beautiful book that will change your life. It comes boxed and is a leather volume which would make a great gift. The prayer on page37 called "to be God inside minded" has, I believe, been a continual source of personal growth and understanding.
There are 155 situational prayers in this comfortable leather volume.Buy for yourself and a friend!!

I like the prayer book. It not only cover prayers for prosperity and yet prayers for deliverance. Prayers for almost every situation.

Good service. Great book! I have one and wanted to give it as a gift to a good friend who has only the 1st volume of the book. I love having all 3 volumes in one. This is a very useful book for those who want to pray more specifically for concerns you have. There is no better way to intercede than to pray scripture!

This book is in EXCELLENT condition and was delivered promptly. Will I order from this source again? OFCOURSE!!!

There are prayers for everything you could possible face in your life! I, first, received this book as a gift from my mother when I was facing an illness. I let my friend borrow mine, who was facing loneliness, and she loved the many other prayers so I bought her the book. My husband and I are expecting a baby and we pray the prayer for our unborn child very often. This is a great gift to give and receive!

This book has beautiful prayers for every area of life. I find this book a great help in meeting my specific prayer needs. These prayers help usher you into the presence of God. A great prayer book.