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But_for_Grace
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Just a quick sound off, what features other than the translation do you look (and use most) in a bible?
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Sanctus
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What do I look for in a Bible?
Durability: Must be hardback/soft leather/hard-leather bound…NO paperback Bibles!
Readibility: Must be easily read-able–what I mean is the type should not run right up into the spine of the book. (Made that mistake once already)
Aesthetics: Must be handsome in it’s simplicity. Preferably black. I love the gold stuff, though the cheap gold stuff flakes off and I have yet to figure out how to tell the difference. I’d like it just to say “Holy Bible” on the front, possibly with a Cross/Crucifix emblazened under it.
Other Features: I like the ones that come with lots of refrences, maps, pictures of Popes, a succession of Popes etc.
Durability: Must be hardback/soft leather/hard-leather bound…NO paperback Bibles!
Readibility: Must be easily read-able–what I mean is the type should not run right up into the spine of the book. (Made that mistake once already)
Aesthetics: Must be handsome in it’s simplicity. Preferably black. I love the gold stuff, though the cheap gold stuff flakes off and I have yet to figure out how to tell the difference. I’d like it just to say “Holy Bible” on the front, possibly with a Cross/Crucifix emblazened under it.
Other Features: I like the ones that come with lots of refrences, maps, pictures of Popes, a succession of Popes etc.
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godsent
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The truth!
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dhgray
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I look for the “impura” marking to ensure it is in line with the Catholic Church.
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Malachi4U
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Without the authority and approval of the Catholic Church, the truth in Scripture may get fuzzy and lost. Protestants lost 7-11+ books allready.The truth!
Look for Catholic Church seals of approval first in any Bible!
I own numerous Protestant versions of the Bible with various numbers of books and verses in them. I own the LDS King James Version, the NWT, NIV, AKJV, KJV, CFC, etc. I use them to talk with Protestants but they also provide another point of view - though not allways right.
The best Bible is the one you use no matter what.
PS, I’d love to have a JW/Wacthtower version of the Bible but I just don’t want to go to a kingdom hall to get one and non of the JW’s that come to my door have parted with one.
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speedy5
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i’d like to get a bible that has all the books the catholic bible has. I don’t know where to go around here, because all the christian book stores are protestant. maybe barnes and noble? well i like mine leatherbound, because is looks sharper and in my experience they’re more durable. i also like the little articles in my word in life bible.
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Fidelis
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Check a used bookstore. Lot’s of people ditch 'em there.I’d love to have a JW/Wacthtower version of the Bible but I just don’t want to go to a kingdom hall to get one and non of the JW’s that come to my door have parted with one.
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Malachi4U
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NIHIL OBSTAT: I have concluded that the materials
presented in this work are free of doctrinal or moral errors.
IMPRIMATUR: In accord with…permission to publish this work is hereby granted.
These two stamps of approval are the most important thing in any Bible!
presented in this work are free of doctrinal or moral errors.
IMPRIMATUR: In accord with…permission to publish this work is hereby granted.
These two stamps of approval are the most important thing in any Bible!
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