Leather Books

Compact. well made and print is not too tiny to read. Great little testament when you are on the go.

This is a finely crafted Bible made old world style. Real Quality Leather and a stitched binding. I have purchased this time and again for myself as well as for gifts. The KJV is the best and most faithful overall translation (literal to the original text).

I am extremely saddened to see it disappear from shelves out of print. I am instead seeing it replaced by NIV versions which have a number of difficulties. It is my prayer that the publisher does not discontinue this age old classic in such a perfect format for the modern day.

Of course - there is no book like The Book of books - the Bible,
but Cambridge puts out a quality of print, paper and leather covers that defies comparison. This little gem is supple, portable, elegant and durable. The addition of the Psalms to the New Testament makes it very special for daily use.

I really love this Bible. It is small compact and has the metal plate inside front cover. I wish they had not quit producing this Bible. It is a far better quality than what the military is issuing our soldiers now. I purchased two of these. One was for my son who is in Iraq now. He loves this small Bible. An excellent product.

I'm not in the armed forces, but I love this Bible. It's fairly easy to read, and it's great for witnessing and missions trips. Mine is barely ever outside of my purse (except when I'm reading it of course). I love this Bible, and I highly recommend it for pastors, witnessing, and for the armed forces.

I was happy to see this book available through Amazon. I have friends in the Military that have been trying to get this book. The Red text is very helpful and the binding is tops.

Leather & Steel: The 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry In The Civil War by Civil War enthusiast and historian Larry B. Maier is a gritty, accurate account of a northern cavalry unit that was besieged with strife, not only from fighting the Rebel troops, but also plagued with internal problems such as accusations of embezzlement, a lieutenant colonel cashiered for his drunken rages, and incompetent leadership that contributed to devastating military disasters. Leather & Steel is an especially recommended contribution to Civil War Studies for its informed and informative presentation of the hardships and turmoil of arising from the conditions of war -- and the worst of human nature.

In that the 12th PA was not a front line regiment this work sheds new light on a little known but hard fought unit. Not only did this unit participate in many engagements but they had the pleasure of handling internal strife and accusations of embezzlement and incompetent leadership. This book gives excellent accounts in regards to the poor training the men received along with the specifics of almost non-stop fighting and deployment, or to use a phrase from today, 24/7 fear of attack. The author's detailed Bibliography gives the reader some excellent sources for finding more information as well as corroborating the sources within this work. Two works in particular; the William P. Graham Letters and Henry B. Petrikin's Diary add some great information and take the reader into the daily life and struggle of the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
The detail of life listed by the soldiers' shows through in this work and the author does an excellent job weaving Official Records with personal accounts. His report of Antietam is quite interesting and enjoyable to read in that I've traversed that battlefield more than many others. I'll certainly have a new appreciation for the terrain in the areas hard fought by the cavalry units. Corporal James P Stewart's account about the dead and dying really brings out the horror of the day. His longing to see the field of battle and then describing the fresh burials; (if a few shovels of dirt can actually be described as burial), and the subsequent look as if the fields had been plowed had a very striking impact in his life. Men and wheat became one and they fell where they once marched and looked as if they themselves were fields of wheat just harvested by death himself.
The work is well written and gives the reader a wonderful trip into the life of a hard luck cavalry unit. Mr. Mairer did his homework and has put forth some great effort in researching this subject matter and it show through in every page. Cover to cover the reader will find that human interest has been successfully merged with historical research. This work reads well, was hard to put down, and did not drag on into over exacting details. I highly recommend this book to anyone curious about cavalry operations during the Civil War.

After One Hundred and Thirty Six years it is nice to see a regimental history finally written about the men of the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Although the 12th. was not a unit that received adulation and claims of glory like the regiments of the Army of the Potomac, it's story does need to be told. Larry B. Maier has done an excellent job of giving insight into the 12th. Pennsylvania Cavalry's history. In my opinion this work is a very entertaining and educational narrative as well as a scholarly work. I tip my kepi to you Sir:

One can understand better the ability of the 12th. to perform their duty when you see how the political backstabbing and inability of those in command to train and lead their men. One also gets a better understanding of the mindset of these men when you are faced with occupying the enemies' territory and are threatened with bushwhackers that can attack at any time and anywhere. Unlike the men in the Army of the Potomac who in large armies faced the enemy in most cases, known to all the men, the 12th. lived with the fear of being attacked 24-7 occupying enemy territory through out almost their entire service.

The diary excerpts of Sergeant Henry B. Petrikin give you the sense and insight of how these men felt about daily life in the 12th. Pennsylvania Cavalry.

I want to repeat the words of the Author Larry B. Maier.
"The Regiment was given only a small, but necessary, role in the Civil War. To a great extent the Hussars performed their parts with courage and patriotism, and although they never attained glory, they are certainly deserving of our respect."

I want to thank Larry B. Maier for his love of this subject and his dedication and tireless effort in putting this regimental history together.

This product was excellent for me as I am from Serbia. Combined with my Serbian Bible it helps me to understand more easily the English version

I bought this bible in fall of 2000 and I'm so happy I did .I can't tell you how much it's helped me to understand God's Word. I used to have the NKJ I would read it only occasionally because I just couldn't understand it very well and apply it to my life. I gave that bible away and Read my Living Faith bible almost everyday! I also find especially helpful the faith affirmation notes.I honestly think it's one of the best , most readable bibles on the market.

This Bible desereved better than its sales demonstrated. The New Living Translation text was applied by statements of faith, drawn directly from the Scriptures, placed in the margin. I enjoyed highlighting those affirmations which I could truly claim. For example, the text of Eph 4:29 reads, "Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." The affirmation says "I speak what is good and helpful, not foul and abusive." Well done, Tyndale!

My heart breaks with this story. As you read, it was as if living the every detail. You feel the emotions of Love and fear. I have been enlightened. My God how could we have turned our heads and ignored this Hanous crime on Humanity.

Lost Blood by Marco Abraham

Marco Abraham did not write a non-fiction book about the continuing conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis; instead he retells and relives this painful massacre on September 16, 1982, a date that is best buried, but should never be forgotten. Lost Blood takes the readers to the unstable political unrest in the Middle East. It is a dark historical time in which hate, genocide, and evil battle and sometimes trupimph over love, humanity, and faith. Amidst the killing fields of Sabra and Shatila, a beautiful angel lives and love is born. Abraham intimately shares this private love so tenderly; the reader temporarily escapes, "hell on earth".

Unapologetically, Abraham violently forces the readers to face each victim. He is the tortured elderly man who dies defending his honor. He is the screaming woman whose unborn child aborts her womb. He is the innocent child who suffers the unspeakable rape. He is the young man who comforts his mother with his last dying breath. He is the angle who prays that her love will survive. He is Marco Abraham, a survivor. These are innocent victims, not merely characters in a book. Lost Blood challenges the readers to see the suffering, hear the cries of injustice, feel the hands of evilness, taste the bittersweet fruit of love, and ultimately touch death by the thousands.

Lost Blood evokes so many emotions from its readers; it takes courage to finish this story. Abraham is ruthless in his quest to remind the readers that indifference or even ignorance may, will, and did result in a massacre. The atrocity of Sabra and Shatila so painfully and powerfully vivid with Abraham's words transcend age, gender, race, and religion. It calls for all Jews, Christians, and Muslims to learn from the past and move forward with peace. Lost Blood must be told. It is told through the voice of Marco Abraham. Read Lost Blood and you can never remain voiceless; be their voice.

This book by Marco is riveting. He makes you feel all the emotions that he observed during the trying time. When you recieve the book, it will keep you captive until you finish! MUST READ!!

ISBN-10: 0718020332 is the NKJV Version of the Large Print and ISBN-10: 0718020359 is the NASB 1995 Updated Translation. The NASB is the one I own so will review that one.

Physically the book is large: it has the same height and width of my edition of Young's Analytical Concordance, or about 3" wider than Ryrie's Study Bible, only not as thick. It seems to weigh about the same as Ryrie too. It is indexed which is a plus. It does not appear to be a sewn binding.

The bible font is large (13 point) but not as large as a Lockman Foundation Side Column Reference NASB. The notes are probably about 11 point. It has center column references about 11 point font also. In other words, it's a readable bible but don't expect giant print.

Dr. MacArthur's book introductions and study notes are excellent: he clearly knows and loves the Word. This bible is absolutely jam-packed with information. In fact, sometimes the notes explaining the text tend to fill an entire page by themselves. The notes are comprised of primarily doctrinal and translational content rather than devotional meditations (I personally bought a Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Large Print for devotional reading ISBN-10: 0718014626, sold here at reasonable cost on Amazon.)

When I am seriously immersing myself in study, I like MacArthur along with me - no question about it. Highly Recommended!

This bible was a gift for my husband. Previously we were using a Life Application Study Bible,(which is also a great study bible) but we joined a new church that reads out of the NAS bible. After a lot of comparison I decided on the MacArthur Study Bible, and what a terrific choice. The large print makes for easy reading. The format and notes by John MacArthur give a clear understanding of The Word, how to apply The Word to our daily lives, and how to share The Word with others.
If your church uses the NAS version, I highly recommend the MacArthur NAS study bible.

As expected, MacArthur's Study Bible is outstanding. Notes are solid and very helpful. Maps are well done and the special sections on theology make this Bible a must have. The large print is helpful. Only wish it was available in genuine leather.

In forming my own conscience regarding our conflict with Iraq, the section of the book which describes the order of God's laws is invaluable. The Eternal Law in the mind of God should govern all of our first response position(s). However, subordinate to this law is The Natural Law of Reason and here is found the jusification for our present conflict. As other reviews of this book have indicated, this book needs to be read very slowly and is nearly as valuable as the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It is so well written, that all Christians, not just Catholics, can gain so much development and insight to life from this book.

After 15 years experiencing My Way of Life, I still find it one of the most moving spiritual, and intellectually challenging, books I own.

Farrell does an outstanding job of translating St. Thomas' Summa into language non-scholars can comprehend. In doing so, we find that St. Thomas was more than one of the great minds of his, or any, age. He was also a most profoundly spiritual person.

Each paragraph of My Way of Life is a rich vein of ore, needing to be mined patiently. Through reflection and meditation on the simple truths contained, the mature Christian will grow toward a closer, deeper experience of faith.

My Way of Life is a must read for those who want to take their christian faith to the next level. This book is not one to be read rapidly. To get the most out of it, you must think about what it discusses.

I found it to be one of the best works I have ever read -- regardless of subject matter. So thoroughly enjoyable that I never wanted to set it down. So in depth that I had to set it down and think about what I had read.

This book is one that I highly recommend to all dedicated readers.

How I wish every person who came to Amazon came to this page first so they could read my review. Not because I consider myself a talented writer, but only because I would like more people to know that the Nelson Reference Bible (either Hardcover or Paperback) is the best Bible available in the world. And no, I don't work for Nelson's, nor am I indulging in senseless praise.

The best thing about this Bible is the referencing - this is done in many ways that are too exhaustive to list here. However, note this : how often have you wondered, what does THAT chapter in the Bible mean? Well, every chapter, every verse here is preceded by a succinct synopsis of what the upcoming text is all about. Believe me, this is VERY well done. I don't think there are too many actual Biblical scholars out there who could recollect every bit of meaning in the Bible, and its great that Nelsons has given this gift to us mere mortals.

What I also found especially wonderful was the durable presentation. The leather-bound book has pages that are edged with gold, giving it a very classy look. I have carried my Bible with me everywhere, and read it so many times, and the pages are still as fresh as ever, and the whole book has that noble, sturdy look a proper religious text should. Call me old fashioned, but its this sort of dependable consistency that a serious reader enjoys.

If you're planning on buying a Bible for yourself or gifting one to somebody, this is the best one out there. Whether for light reading or for serious spiritual discourse, this Reference Bible is above and beyond a regular edition of the Bible, and as it stands, the most essential Bible in the market today.

I use this Bible for my daily reading and memorizing of verses; I highly enjoy it because it is small yet full of good features (the margin helps are fairly extensive). I highly recomend this Bible if you are seeking a good KJV Bible for personal reading.

This bible is perfect for those who actually utilize center-column references. It comes with over 60,000 center column references. I'm sure the 60,000 includes the scripture references, translation and explanatory notes. I appreciate the translation and explanatory notes since it's only 1 to 5 word explanation/translation. It just helps add clarity to the passage.

The book introductions are brief and basic. It gives you just enough background information without a lot opinion or commentary...this is great.

It has a How to Use this Reference Bible section in the front. This is helpful for those who may be a beginner or someone who has never used a center-column reference system before. Also, it only has 1 page presentation page which is very basic.

One feature that is really nice (for me at least) is the Capital and Small Capital Letter text. For example, in the New Testament, if an author quotes scripture from the Old Testament, the quoted scripture/text stands out with Capital and Small capital letters.

I almost forgot one of the main reasons I bought this bible was the In Text/Subject Headings. Most bibles have the top page headings which help but typical there are other stories/subjects on the same page. These In Text/Subject Headings are very helpful for beginners such as my 11 yr old son. We both have this bible. He is pretty familiar with stories but not quite sure where to find a story in a specific book. At least with the In Text/Subject Headings, he can flip thru the book and see the title/heading for a specific group of scriptures. Also, the In Text/Subject Headings will list the parallel/associated scripture in another book. The parallel scriptures are throughout the Bible but are very common in the Gospels. For example, Matthew 22:15 has a heading "Conflict with Pharisees and Herodians". The parallel scriptures listed below this heading are Mark 12:13-17 & Luke 20:20-26. This is a great feature where you do need Harmony of the Gospels in the back of the bible.

The 68 page concordance is pretty decent. I'm not disappointed considering you have to give or take when it comes to concordances. Depending on the size of your bible or if it's an actual study bible will kind of dictate what to expect from the concordance. The full color maps are really nice.

For the price of this bible (depending on where you get it from), you can't beat it. I am so happy to finally have a large volume of cross-references, subject headings (big plus for me)and the capital letter quotes. Plus, the size is really nice since I typically carry compact reference bibles in my purse. This bible measures 8 3/4 x 5 5/8 x 1 1/4. Therefore, you need to look for a cover that is possibly labeled small or medium.

This is about my 4th or 5th purchase from Amazon and I have been very pleased. This last purchase was a Catholic Bible and it was just what I wanted, when it arrived. I had been looking around, but couldn't find just the right one, but I know when all else fails, Amazon always has what I'm looking for. Keep up the good work, Amazon!

The Bible is easy on the eyes as it has large print. A very good reference section allows easy access to things that may be of interest to the reader. Makes a nice gift for someone who has a well worn bible that may need replacement.

I recently rejoined a Bible Study group and this bible has really made it easy for me to read the Bible. The print is bigger than previous bibles I have read before. It is easy to read especially for someone who has not opened the Bible for a long time. I also love the leather cover.

This is a nice little Bible. I really like the layout and the colors used in the printing. The paper isn't too special, rather thin, but I really like the cover. The NIV translation is a reliable translation, probably still the most popular modern translation in the English speaking world.

What I really like about his Bible is the devotionals for those times when the pastor's sermon is just too long or too boring. At those times, which, hopefully, aren't too many, it's nice to have short, interesting articles to read to stimulate your thinking.

Thanks, Zondervan.

This Bible is better than I expected I love it and will be spending alot of time reading it. It is very easy to read and understand.

This is a great BIBLE and looks to match. Well worth the price. Great of anyone that needs a BIBLE that is easy to understand and looks great.