My ESV Study Bible Calfskin on top of the box it came in.
The ESVSB in the box about to be opened.
In the box sealed.
Calfskin smell sealed...for the final moments.
The last time this Bible will stand on its own. After unwrapping it, the calfskin's flexibility forbids it.
Taking a knife to the...wrapping.
The second you open the wrapping the calfskin smell escapes and you smell the newness of the leather.
Unwrapping...
The ESV Pledge
A gift to myself. Hopefully, I'll pass this Bible down to my kids later in life.
Three Study Bibles I've used in my life: Top: 1992 - 2001: NKJV Spirit Filled Life Bible, Nelson Publishing Middle: 2001 - 2009: NASB Study Bible, Zondervan Publishing Bottom: 2009 - ?: ESV Study Bible, Crossway Publishing
NASB Wide Margin Bible in goatskin. My new ESV Study Bible compliments it well.
Bottom spine of ESVSB. Two ribbons (one for O.T. and the other for the N.T.)
Bottom the spine
Middle of spine
Top of spine.
Newest text edition included in the ESVSB: 2007.
Bottom of Bible
Right bottom corner
Right bottom corner (so soft!)
Right top corner (so soft!)
Left bottom corner (so soft!)
Left top corner (so soft!)
Side of Bible (straight out box; pages compressed)
Due to the single column design of the ESVSB, the cross references are in the gutter (parden the pun) which gives a little room on the outside for a note or two about a verse.
Top left corner
Top left of spine; top of ribbons
Bottom of Bible divided down the middle
Left bottom: if you look closely you can see that it's Smyth sewn.
Right bottom: if you look closely you can see that it's Smyth sewn.
Top of spine where ribbons are glued.
The 1st of 5 sewn areas along the gutter at Genesis 27 (pages 96 & 97)
The 2nd of 5 sewn areas along the gutter at Genesis 27 (pages 96 & 97)
The 3rd of 5 sewn areas along the gutter at Genesis 27 (pages 96 & 97)
The 4th of 5 sewn areas along the gutter at Genesis 27 (pages 96 & 97)
The 5th of 5 sewn areas along the gutter at Genesis 27 (pages 96 & 97)
Smyth sewn binding in the gutter of Ezekiel 3 (pages 1504 & 1505)
ESVSB TruTone Natural Brown on top of my ESVSB Premium Calfskin.
Side view of the two ESVSB's
Side view of box
Front of box
Left side of Bible AFTER turning the first 1300+ pages individually. Notice how smooth the pages look compared to the following photo...>
Right side of Bible BEFORE turning the final 1400+ pages individually. Notice how uneven and ruffled the pages look compared to the previous photo...<. Summary: Since this Bible has been shrink wrapped in the box, TURN ALL PAGES INDIVIDUALLY since they tend to stick together every few pages.
Fantastic flexibility RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.
Does the 'yoga' bend without a problem, even with its thickness.
Does the 'yoga' bend without a problem, even with its thickness. What flexibility.
In side the curl of the 'yoga' bend.
Front cover curled. It just lays limp. So soft.
Back cover curled. It just lays limp. So soft.
Front cover curled under pages.
Back cover curled under pages.
Both front and back covers curled under pages.
Front cover: Like butter!
Back cover: Like butter!
4.0 lbs: Yea, it's a beast!
Just under 10 inches top to bottom
7 inches side to side
2 3/8" thick at the binding.
The cover curls in a bit (semi yap?) so its around 2 1/4" inches.
A little more than 15 1/2" inches across
Thick but flexible.
Right bottom corner with pages.
Left bottom corner with pages.
The Valley of Vision [Puritan Prayers] (imitation leather by the way) on top of my ESVSB.
My devotional on top of my ESVSB.
ISBN # in back of Bible.
Maps, maps, maps...
"guaranteed to last a lifetime." Let's hope so!
Notice the retail price from Crossway Publishing: $239.99. Go to Monergism Books and get it for around 40% off at $143.99.
Located inside of box.
Located inside of box (with special number to access).
ESVSB Specifications
This alone is worth the price of the Bible. Tons and tons of Articles to read from page 2500 to 2661. Absolutely incredible.
One of my favorite parts of the Bible: Daily Bible Reading Plan in the back.
Daily Bible Reading Plan.
The Greek alphabet for those who desire to learn or freshin' up a bit from their seminary days.
Hebrews words for those who desire to learn or freshin' up a bit from their seminary days.
HUGE concordance in back of Bible.
Relaxing on the corner of the kitchen counter.
I turned all 2700 + pages individually and it droops on each side even MORE than when it came out of the box. Incredible!
Hangin' over the box.
Front cover alone.
Back cover alone.
I can't stress enough the flexibility (I know, I know...I've used that word a ton) of the ESVSB in calfskin. A thing of beauty.
I'm 5' 8" with small hands so the width of this Bible is not so large...it's the thickness at the spine that is large! ;)
