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[gracefulmouse]

Hi!

I would like to buy a new Bible. I'm looking for several specific things, so I'm hoping that if you have a Bible (or know of a Bible) that has some of these, could you tell me what publisher/info? Thanks!

1. I'd like a NON red-letter bible. I find the red letter versions distract me from Jesus's words (don't enhance them!) and it's sometimes hard for my eyes (for whatever reason) to read red letter in different lights.

2. I'd like a bible that preferably looks classic... I have multiple bibles and I'm not generally picky about appearance (that's not the point, after all) but I'd like to make this a bible that I hold onto for a long time & hopefully hand down as a bit of a legacy- so a timeless look would be something I'd appreciate. I don't mind if it's plastic, fake leather, whatever.

3. Size... preferably something I can stick in a backpack or larger purse... so doesn't have to be that small but we're not talking an enormous family bible, either

4. Translation- I'm most comfortable with NIV, but I'm also OK with TNIV or NLT.

I've tried Zondervan & Tyndale's websites & looked in a BUNCH of Christian bookstores/secular bookstores. The number one block is that 90% of the Bibles out there seem to be red letter. I have no idea how to find a non-red-letter. I asked at a bookstore and the guy was like "um, we could probably order one" but even he wasn't sure.

I guess my ultimate question is: how do I find a non-red-letter Bible that looks like a classic Bible? (not that looks are everything)

Thanks!

Gracefulmouse

 

[Joshua J. Daigle]

If I'm not mistaken, the New King James Version has no red lettering. Don't hold me to it, but I'm 90% sure that I am right.

Joshua

 

[gracefulmouse]

Hmmm, that's interesting. I'll check into it. It would still be great if I could find a NIV/TNIV, though. Thanks for the lead!

 

[MrJim]

I just checked and 2 of my NKJVs are red-letter.

Sorry you're finding the red-letter distracting-sometimes I just pick up the Bible, open it up, and "read the red"...

 

[C.A.B.L]

Well, I had a parallel bible, and it's really great. I just checked and none of the translations are red lettered. It's a great bible. My translations are KJV, NASB, AMP, and NIV. It also comes with a NLT translation. If you wanna check it out its called a Zondervan Comparative Study Bible and is big enough to fit in a backpack! God Bless

 

[paulus7]

...christianbook.com

I think you'll find their search engine for Bibles will help you narrow your search, or try their 800 customer service number (listed at the site) and speak with a rep directly.

God bless you in your search,
Paulus7

 

[stonetoflesh]

Well, I had a parallel bible, and it's really great. I just checked and none of the translations are red lettered. It's a great bible. My translations are KJV, NASB, AMP, and NIV. It also comes with a NLT translation. If you wanna check it out its called a Zondervan Comparative Study Bible and is big enough to fit in a backpack! God Bless

I agree, the Comparative Study Bible (NIV/NASB/KJV/AMP) is great!

 

[C.A.B.L]

I promise that you will not be disappointed with it.

 

[jangnim]

Hi!

I would like to buy a new Bible. I'm looking for several specific things, so I'm hoping that if you have a Bible (or know of a Bible) that has some of these, could you tell me what publisher/info? Thanks!

1. I'd like a NON red-letter bible. I find the red letter versions distract me from Jesus's words (don't enhance them!) and it's sometimes hard for my eyes (for whatever reason) to read red letter in different lights.

2. I'd like a bible that preferably looks classic... I have multiple bibles and I'm not generally picky about appearance (that's not the point, after all) but I'd like to make this a bible that I hold onto for a long time & hopefully hand down as a bit of a legacy- so a timeless look would be something I'd appreciate. I don't mind if it's plastic, fake leather, whatever.

3. Size... preferably something I can stick in a backpack or larger purse... so doesn't have to be that small but we're not talking an enormous family bible, either

4. Translation- I'm most comfortable with NIV, but I'm also OK with TNIV or NLT.

I've tried Zondervan & Tyndale's websites & looked in a BUNCH of Christian bookstores/secular bookstores. The number one block is that 90% of the Bibles out there seem to be red letter. I have no idea how to find a non-red-letter. I asked at a bookstore and the guy was like "um, we could probably order one" but even he wasn't sure.

I guess my ultimate question is: how do I find a non-red-letter Bible that looks like a classic Bible? (not that looks are everything)

Thanks!

Gracefulmouse

NIV Ultrathin Classic, Holman Bible Publishing

There are copies that are various colors. I got mine at a local discount store. Has no red letters. Is indexed. Is a reference Bible. Is NIV. Has plastic cover with magnetic flap. Cost is minimal. I paid under $20.00 US but the Bible was on a special sale. ISBN-1-5581-9858-8 for black
-7 for tan
for burgundy

Also available as a more standard looking bible from Cornerstone bible publishing as ISBN 1-55819-846-6 for black
-847-4 for burgundy
These are not indexed, but also not red letter. Cornerstone als has the same bible in some really odd colors, I guess to appeal to younger readers. This one cost me $10.00 and Mine is the bright red one, not my choice but what they had, other colors are purple, blue, orange, crimson.


As I said these are all NIV.

If you want info on other versions I would be happy to check it out.

Hope this helps you.

 

[Adammi]

Hi!

I would like to buy a new Bible. I'm looking for several specific things, so I'm hoping that if you have a Bible (or know of a Bible) that has some of these, could you tell me what publisher/info? Thanks!

1. I'd like a NON red-letter bible. I find the red letter versions distract me from Jesus's words (don't enhance them!) and it's sometimes hard for my eyes (for whatever reason) to read red letter in different lights.

2. I'd like a bible that preferably looks classic... I have multiple bibles and I'm not generally picky about appearance (that's not the point, after all) but I'd like to make this a bible that I hold onto for a long time & hopefully hand down as a bit of a legacy- so a timeless look would be something I'd appreciate. I don't mind if it's plastic, fake leather, whatever.

3. Size... preferably something I can stick in a backpack or larger purse... so doesn't have to be that small but we're not talking an enormous family bible, either

4. Translation- I'm most comfortable with NIV, but I'm also OK with TNIV or NLT.

I've tried Zondervan & Tyndale's websites & looked in a BUNCH of Christian bookstores/secular bookstores. The number one block is that 90% of the Bibles out there seem to be red letter. I have no idea how to find a non-red-letter. I asked at a bookstore and the guy was like "um, we could probably order one" but even he wasn't sure.

I guess my ultimate question is: how do I find a non-red-letter Bible that looks like a classic Bible? (not that looks are everything)

Thanks!

Gracefulmouse

Red-lettering varies from one Bible to another. The only ones I have seen without it wouldn't work for you either. This is because they are either 1611 KJV's or really informal Bibles without leather bounding. Keep searching, I know you can find one, but I haven't stumbled over one yet and I am an avid Bible-buyer/shopper.