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The notes of the NIV Study Bible are helpful for average Bible readers. The maps and time lines are also very helpful.

The NIV is one of a number of "dynamic equivalent" translations of the Holy Scriptures. There is no perfect translation, since translation is inherently interpretation, but the NIV does a pretty good job of bringing the Scriptures, originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek, to modern English. I prefer the NRSV for more serious study, but the NIV is a great devotional Bible.

The King James Bible was the best in its day. In today's world, it is NOT closer to the original Scriptures as some think, but as its translators say in the forward, it is a revision of a revision and was meant to be improved upon as the English language evolved. That is what translations like the NIV and the NRSV attempt to accomplish. We have uncovered better Greek manuscripts now and understand the language better.

As a former publisher of Christian material, a comprehensive study Bible was essential to my profession. Although I have several Bibles, this one with the large print is definitely one of my favorites.

I was very excited about buying the so-much-heard NIV bible. After all, it was a lutheran priest who recommended me this book. My first impression about the NIV bible was that it has plenty of archeological and historical information that, for sure, will support you in giving you a strong background in history that you can use to re-create in your mind the kindoms and kings from the the bible.

This is the only good point. From the 20,000 comments, 90% are worthless since they seem to repeat the same verse with different words. Moreover, by giving so much unnecesary information in the comments, one ends up by spending more time in reading those comments that reading the bible itself!!

But this is not the main reason why I rate this book with only 2 stars. The most important fact is that the verses style these NIV guys created are so devily modified from the sacred scriptures, so cold, so lack of heart and so "mathematical", that your feelings for the bible you are in danger to loose.

Just go to internet, find a web where NIV and James King verses are compared, and you will understand why I not only describe this book as bad but as ... too.

This is easy to read and the words of Jesus are in red. I highly recommend it.

I have used many different translations over the year. Most are pretty good, some are excellent. The NIV, in my opinion, is the best combination of accuracy and readability currently available. The Study Notes, maps, etc., are very useful.

I'm very satisfied with this book. It is informative, interesting, and the pictures are awesome. It will make a great reference resource as well as coffee table addition.

The book was just what I had hoped it would be. Now I can make gun belts and holsters like they would have been made in the time of the old west for my cowboy events.

I saw this book several years ago in a book catalogue, I put off buying it because there really didn't seem to be enough subject matter to justify such a book. I could not have been more wrong. When I finally had one in hand I realized there really was a rich wealth of interesting material especially historically. This book shows the colorful evolution of holsters in the American West tradition. This is a fascinating collection of color and detail that leaves the reader in awe concerning this little known facet of traditional Western Americana. Well worth the price. Hours will be spent studing the beautiful illustrations and carefully researched text. You don't have to own a Colt sixshooter to apprecicate this beautiful book that faithfully follows and matches the tradition of the R.L. Wilson publications on the art of firearms.

This has rapidly become a favorite book of mine and, judging from the constant references to it from holster makers, has become a widely-used reference source. The quality of the book itself is excellent, with lots of crisp, large pictures and good accompanying text. The "frontier" period covered is pretty wide, really the colonial period into the pre-WW2 era. The emphasis, however, is on the 1800s. The first section of the book mostly covers military gunleather and its transition into civilian forms and usage. The bulk of part two is on California and Mexican Loop pattern holsters of the 1800's and early 20th century, although there is good material on a number of other subjects (all gun-related). The holster photo captions in part two tend to be very repetitious as there are numerous style variations presented, but ultimately don't detract from the pictures themselves or the text. This is not a book to buy if you are interested in costume or accoutrements other than gunleather, and you should pass it by if your primary interest is Western film and TV versions of gunleather - the buscadero, or drop-loop style is barely mentioned.

If you're into Cowboy Action Shooting or even history of the Old West, this is a must have book. The pictures are fantastic and the way the book was put together gives the reader an extremely great view of what they wore in the old days. Plus, there are some great pictures from the cowboy movie and television era. Great Book!

I was influenced by a relative who was given the Quest Bible.
I read part of the bible and became very enthuse with the side bars explaining the different versus/meanings within the text that were spoken, giving a better explanation of the words written.
the Quest Bible was well researched and well written, especially in helping a laymen to understand the written words more clearly.

I purchased a leather Quest Bible the same Bible in my church book/gift store is $20.00 higher so I was pleased at the savings.

Great side notes. Brings great understanding and clarity. Has all the answers and explanations that you're seeking.

This is my first study bible and I couldn't be happier. My wife has the hard cover version and I found myself always borrowing her bible. I finally bit the bullet and bought my own, except with the leather cover.

The cover is fine leather and it looks great. More importantly this is just a great bible. It gives you answers to many questions that new believers will find helpful and insightful. This bible helps those of us who are trying to learn and understand more about this great book.

I would highly recommend this bible for anyone looking to learn more from their bible and get some answers to verses and passages that may have confused you in the past.

I have been on the search for the right Bible to help me in my understanding of God and Christianity. And as far as I'm concerned, this is it.

In reading the Bible, there are many questions that pop up and need clarification. Somehow, the side-notes of this Bible have been able to address every one, to the point of asking and answering my exact questions.

This is a Bible that gives historical and cultural explanations to help you better understand what the scriptures are talking about. I would not recommend this as a daily devotional Bible, but as a study Bible.

It is easy reading and I thoroughly enjoy diving into it. It keeps my attention and leaves my wanting to know more. It has helped me in strengthening my faith since I have a better understanding of where my beliefs are rooted.

Easy to understand, I gave this to my friend who was having trouble reading the King James Version. It is full of little lessons by Max Lucado, and I recommend it highly.

One day, I was praying about not interpreting God's word in a loving way. I seem to over think the scriptures, take things too literal and just am too analytical. While praying, I asked Jesus just to understand his heart and amazingly I came across this Bible. I have been reading it daily since January and it has daily life applications, the inspiration for the chapter and a few concordance so you can see where the lesson is referenced. For my own journey I have struggled with reading God's word for the past 15 years- yet Max Lucado has done an amazing job helping me understand God's word with Love. I never miss a day! God is using it in Big Ways- to help me grow closer to Him.
I liked it so much that I bought a copy for my aunt- who just started devoting her life to Christ. I suggested she start with the 30 day lesson in the back- it's very good for beginners.

This is the hard copy to the personl leather one...same stuff in the other bible, like I said in that review! The devotional bible is the best bible....so easy to read and understand and acutally remember what you read!!!

As for me, I have grown up in a seemingly, 98% "spiritual but not religious" town. Of that portion, nearly all feel that Christianity is a bad thing and are weirded out by people who seek God.

I haven't understood that completely. I grew up in a family that brought me to church on Sunday and sent me to Sunday school, so why the later backlash against religion and God? I didn't remember much of church, and even my mother scoffed at me when I was excited to hear about the classic bible stories- that I HONESTLY did not know were common knowledge to the rest of my family. I was too young to remember anything of the biblical stories, or the lessons they contained.

I had a burning curiosity, I wanted to know what was so "wrong" with the bible and Christianity. I started to devour Christian books, and found nothing.

I started this bible study, and truly found nothing that should be scoffed at or weirded out by. It has actually put to rest, a lot of worries and needless troubles in my heart.

There are powerful ideas, in very small packages. Enjoy working through this if you have wandered away from faith, faultered in your belief, or have questioned Christian faith. Hopefully you'll find what I have found, inspiration.

A good source for devotions & other studies, both personal & group. This copy I purchased for a gift to a family member.

This is one of the best Bible/Reference books I have ever owned. I have given it as gifts and every person (woman) has loved it. I will be giving them as gifts again this year. True Indentity is a standard Bible, with reference guides, letters written from woman dealing with real-life issues and more! I highly recommend adding this to your devotional collection.

I read reviews like crazy before buying anything, but selfishly I've never taken the time to write one until now. Let me just say, buy this bible. I absolutely love it to the point that I have been reading it way past my dedicated "new" devotional time because it is so interesting to read. It has heartfelt letters written by women that lay out on paper exactly what I feel in my heart but am too embarrassed to admit most of the time and includes responses to those emotions that help you understand how you "should" feel as a Christian with verses to back it up and examples of people in the bible who maybe experienced the same thing. Spend the money...it's not too much...you will love it..if I'm wrong...you can always resell it on Amazon and get your money back I promise!

I think this edition - best Bible for women. I present it for my girlfriend

I bought this bible for my sister and as I was flipping through it on last Sunday I realized I had to have my own. It has wonderful devotional components and TNIV is an easy to understand read. It is also very beautiful. I love it.

THIS IS TRULY A BLESSING TO ALL WOMEN TODAY!!! I AM 27 & HAVE TRIED TO RECCOMEND IT TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS! THE BIBLE OF COURSE IS TREMENDOUS BECAUSE IT IS THE WORD OF GOD. BUT THE EXTRAS & PERKS ARE REALLY STELLAR. THE CONVERSATIONS AS WELL AS WORDLY MYTHS REALLY PUT A LOT INTO PERSPECTIVE. IT IS NOT OPINION BASED, BUT SCRIPTURE & BIBLICAL BASED WHICH IS WHAT WE NEED AS WOMEN OF GOD. GOD BLESS YOU!

This publication has and is always the most up-to-date and accurate representation of present retail value of rare and common US coins. Very useful in anticipating future values.

This is the Red Book of coins need you say more. Got to love this book it just keeps getting better every year.

This is probably the best book for coin collectors who have a limited background and no one they feel they can trust. It gives an honest opinion based on recent coin sale prices and conditions.

The one part that I feel they could have given more value for your money is a more thorough description of coin condition with more pictures and examples, that said, I recomend this book to anyone (most all dealers have one on their premises whether for your benefit, or to help them in a sale, it says something). Lastly, the price is right. I would always recomend checking the price of spot metals before any purchase.

We are beginners in the hobby of coin collecting. "United States Coins"
is a great help and we recommend it hightly.

I've relied on older editions of the Official Red Book for information about various coins that I've seen. Having been a coin collector since I was a child, I decided to purchse this book to see what information has changed or been updated. From time to time, I've found unexpected coins in my change and I enjoy being able to look them up to see what they are, what historical period they might represent, etc. It also helps me understand this country's history through its coinage.

Anything by Andrew Murray is great, deep reading. This is no different. Abide in Christ is a reminder of what our life in Christ is supposed to be like, we are to "abide in Christ." In a very readable manner, Murray sets out to show us we are worthy to live a life fully connected to Christ. It is God who grafts us (our branches) onto the vine (Christ). he nourishes us and provides for us and loves us to help us become faithful followers and doers, which leads to us becoming fruitful and prodcutive for the kingdom of God. An excellent, must read.

This is such a precious book! It's one to read in small bits, because it is so chock full of simple wisdom. Love it!

Outstanding treatment on communion with Jesus. Very practical, accurate, useful in helping disciples to walk daily with the Lord.

Andy Murry has a close relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus. He makes the point that we can only experience Christ by accepting that Jesus paid the price IN FULL for our unclean natures. Keeping rules of conduct is only a product of our FAITH. We are saved by GRACE THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST. GRACE IS AN UNEARNED AND UNDESERVED GIFT FROM GOD THROUGH CHRIST. AMEN!

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I am a great fan of great devotional writing and Andrew Murray's "Abide In Christ" is one of my top choices along with a few, time-tested others (Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly, The Depths of Jesus Christ by Jeanne Guyon, The Spiritual Guide by Michael Molinos, The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer).

I know of no other lesson that is as crucial to every child of God than learning to "Abide in Christ." And yet there is nothing easier than drifting along on a thousand other spiritual currents than "the one thing that is needful." Our lives can thus be so fragmented and parceled among so many competing demands that we have lost sight of Jesus Christ. And to no longer fix our eyes on Him is to lose sight of everything.

One of our greatest lacks today, both individually and corporately, is authentic, intimate, sustained encounter with Jesus Christ. We think all things are well as long as we are continuing to learn more "about" Him rather than "from" Him.

The bible itself has become an obstacle rather than an avenue to greater intimacy with our Lord. Again, we think all things are well as long as we are continuing to learn more about the bible rather than the One whom the bible writes. We think learning biblical principles for living is somehow adequate and what we are called to. But this is not the call of Jesus Christ on our hearts. "You search the scriptures," He said, "thinking that in them you have eternally life, but you won't come to Me that you might have life." But in many instances, just like our forebears, we think it sufficient to eat from the tree of the knowledge of "good and evil" rather than coming to Jesus, our tree of life, our bread of life, our water of life, our "all in all." And on the road to Emmaus, Jesus "pointed out to them all things in scripture that pointed to Him." In all of our bible reading, do we fix our eyes on Jesus?

The deepest longing of Jesus Christ is for closeness with us. In one place it says that Jesus cried with a loud voice saying "Come unto Me all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest!" We need to be reminded of this, often and daily.

Murray writes:

And observe especially, it was not that He said, "Come to Me and abide with Me," but, "Abide in me." The communion was not only to be unbroken, but most intimate and complete. He opened His arms to press you to His bosom; He opened His heart to welcome you there; He opened up all His divine fullness of life and love and offered to take you up into its fellowship to make you wholly one with Himself. "There was a depth of meaning you cannot yet realize in His words: "Abide in me."

Just what is this "depth of meaning?" What is this "unbroken, intimate, and complete" fellowship with Jesus Christ? What is this call to "inner communion" into the heart of our Lord? Do read this classic devotion "Abide In Christ" and discover some of the answers. Rediscover the ultimate call and central message of Jesus Christ to all those who have lost their way.

Suspenseful, intriguing, a great read!!! So great, I just read it for the second time!!! Being so familiar with the Cincinnati area, and reading about all the landmarks that were included in the story, I felt as if I were a part of the story. Once I started reading, I absolutely could not put it down!! I am looking forward to more of Lynn Davis and her adventures in the next novel!!

I must first start by saying that this is an excellent read. I don't normally read these kinds of book, but like the other reviewers I found it hard to put down. Excellently written. Kudos to GiGi Gossett

Every now and then, I'll read a book that is so exciting I have a hard time putting it down....well this is one of those books. I read a lot of mysteries, but this one was more exciting because of the secondary plot. The author describes the characters and the scenes so vividly, I caught myself living through the book like I was part of it. I can hardly wait for the next Lynn Davis story.

The book was like reading "the Notebook" in that the real satisfaction comes in how the stories resolve. I enjoyed the author weaving social issues of today into the story; it made for a richer reading experience than others in the genre.

Once I picked it up, I found it very hard to put it down again and ended up reading into the wee-hours of the late evenings! Ms. Gossett's storytelling and ability to keep the reader in suspense was amazing! As I was reading it, I felt Ms. Gosssett was there in the room with me telling me a story!

I also loved how she craftfully weaved in diversity themes throughout and it was refreshing to read a story based in Cincinnati where I have lived and worked.

It was a real treat living out the story plot and trying to play out in my mind - Who dunnit? I was surprised at the ending and with the very last cliffhanger. I truley believe this would make for a great suspense movie and the book is as good as any Grisham novel I've read (and I have read them all!)!

Kudos to Ms. Gossett who has "come into her own" and deserves so much success with this book!

When I tried to find a replacement for my old editions of Oxford Concise and Cassell's (both printed and edited in the UK), I unwittingly bought a version of the americanized Oxford. Shocking! Full of pictures of sports stars & actors with some definitions interspersed. It's adequate for a high school student, but I'm glad I discovered Chambers. I adore it - just lots and lots of words. So, if you love English and don't have enough dough for the big OED, buy Chambers for a fraction of the cost.

Clearly printed, with loads of useful extraneous information. At last I have the definitive dictionary to allow me to finish my crosswords!

The Chambers Dictionary (10th Ed.) is truly an outstanding dictionary especially with the updated words added.I owned an older edition and was really glad to get this edition.I also bought the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary(11th Ed.) and I can safely that it cannot compare to the Chambers.

Having worked in the Printing & Publishing industry for 45 years, I can recommend Chambers. The old 'Proof Readers' of Fleet Street along with Newspaper Editors always kept the latest version close to hand.
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By far the most comprehensive dictionary I have bought. Very pleased with it.

This is one of my favorite books on Spiritual growth and maturity from a Christian perspective. It is incredibly thorough, so don't plan on this being a light read.

Boa eloquently expounds on God's love for mankind in Spiritual Formation. It is masterfully written yet practically applicable. This is a must read for every Christian!!

Fantastic! A must read second only to the Bible. A great gift for those who really want to be "conformed to His image."

Dr. Boa provides an indepth understanding of who we are in Jesus. He transcends religousness and captures the essence of truly following after Jesus - a clear discipleship of Jesus. He provides great insights on the pursuit of Jesus. Thru Dr. Boa's book you can begin to see the God who truly loves us and has our best intentions in mind. A real must read for those seriously pursuing Jesus.

I really appreciate the timely manner that I received my Book. It was for an upcoming class and I would recommend this book and any book by Kenneth Boa. If you are concerned about your image and how it is personified, read this.