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The Books of The Bible

ENCOURAGING BETTER BIBLE READING

While Supplies Last

The Books of the Bible project encourages better Bible reading, particularly by emphasizing the reading of whole books. The result is an inviting and clean visual presentation of the Bible, in Today's New International Version ( TNIV ), that can be understood and enjoyed more easily. The Books of the Bible differs from the format of most current Bibles in significant ways:

Chapter and verse numbers are removed from the text
(A chapter and verse range is given at the bottom of each page)
Each book's natural literary breaks are shown instead
There are no notes, cross references, or section headings in the text
Text is presented in one column rather than two or more
Books that have historically been divided into parts are restored
Books are presented in an order that gives readers more help in understanding

2 cover colors to choose from:

#820 - Classic Black
#822 - Orange Peel

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1. Anonymous User on 11/19/2009, said:

I have been looking for this format for a while. I hope to purchase more soon for Christmas Presents.
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2. Anonymous User on 11/9/2009, said:

One of the best ideas to ever come along and truly a great Bible at a great price. I love the chapter introductions and organization of this Bible. I think the TNIV is a good reading Bible and certainly better than the bad rap given by the Evangelicals (The ESV is neuter-friendly and it didn't get a bad rap). I would like to see this put in a Thinline format that Zondervan did for the TNIV. At $5.99 -- you can't beat this Bible!
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3. Anonymous User on 8/23/2009, said:

Man I love this edition of the TNIV. Boy, would I ever like to see this format gain popularity amongst all the major bible publishers and their flagship translation, especially the Holman Christian Standard Bible. I consider this the best translation in the English language.
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4. Chris on 8/22/2009, said:

I had researche TNIV on both sides of it's issues and decided to check it out eventually. I had then started thinking I wanted a Bible without the chapters and verses and found the only one out there was TNIV. That was enough to convince me to buy it. I love reading this Bible, and it serves the purpose very well. I really like the price, and I even like the quality. If you keep a Bible on the shelf in perfect condition, it's probably not doing you any good. I'm more than happy to wear a few of these out and pay for the new ones as needed.
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5. Anonymous User on 7/27/2009, said:

This is a breakthrough Bible that anyone can enjoy and profit from. The format is terrific. I love it so much I'm having difficulty going back to my Bible with chapters and verses. Once you've tried this Bible you'll never go back. Only issue I have is I wish it came in a quality edition. Skip Cartin
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6. Anonymous User on 7/26/2009, said:

I agonized for such a Bible a few years before being sent info about this site! I immediately ordered a copy and began reading when it hit my door. There is no substitute for reading the books/letters of the Bible the way they were originally written. My only disappointment concerns a preference for NKJV, rather than NIV. I have recommended this Bible to many folks since!
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7. Anonymous User on 7/9/2009, said:

This Bible edition grabs and holds your heart. Chapter and verse headings and numbers draw more attention away from The Word than you may think. Grab this edition and dig in. Hours will pass before yu know it. What a great way to spend time in The Word! Buy one now!!
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8. Anonymous User on 4/30/2009, said:

http://dewgongoo.blogspot.com/2009/04/beautiful-in-its-simplicity.html says it all good review, beautiful in its simplicity wish the binding was stronger though
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9. Rosemary on 4/6/2009, said:

This takes the bible from feeling like reference material to actual books, poems and letters as they were originally intended. I started with Luke-Acts and it read like an exciting novel - but much better of course! My only caution - and the reason for my 4 star rating - is the liberal bias of the notes before each book. It would be absolutely fabulous to have this book with just pure text and no commentary whatsoever. That being said, I'm ordering my second case to give away as gifts.
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10. Rob on 12/11/2008, said:

easy inspiring reading
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11. Jim on 7/1/2008, said:

I have often wished for a bible that was as close as possible to the original text formats, without all the chapter/verse/footnote/cross-reference/notes that have been added over the centuries. Now my wish has come true! After reading the bible -- the NIV and/or TNIV -- for 31 years, this edition speaks to me in a new way. I highly recommend it.
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12. Mark on 12/26/2007, said:

For years exegetes and Bible teachers have been telling people to read the context of each Bible statement, and yet we give people Bibles that make this simple and necessary step difficult and not at all intuitive. When every verse has its own paragraph every verse is represented as an unconnected thought, like the book of Proverbs. I am very excited about this new format, and I hope more literal translations (sorry, TNIV!) issue similar editions. mlwj
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13. Michael on 11/23/2007, said:

I absolutely love this Bible. I am about to start teaching a How to Study the Bible class at my church and will use this as the primary text. It will help us to "unlearn" some bad habits and also I hope make us fall more in love with God and His Word. Thank you for creating this awesome Bible!!
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14. CHARLIE on 8/17/2007, said:

You are not going to believe this! I was walking and talking with a friend on our lunch break today and was explaining to him the history of verses and chapters in the bible and how I wished there were a bible without all of that because it would be so much better for reading. Well I got home this afternoon and found my new copy of IBS' fall catalog. I didn't even read the cover but started looking at all the neat bibles. I put it down shortly as I had things to do. Later, on our way out to dinner, I asked my wife to drive (Good thing!) so I could read my new catalog. As I leafed, I found the ad page for "The Books of The Bible" and when what it was saying sank in,I couldn't believe it! I got so excited that I almost couldn't contain myself. I mean, what are the odds that I would have just been anguishing over my desire for a chapter-FREE, verse-FREE, commentary-FREE, heading-FREE and cross-reference-FREE bible, and then only a few hours later, God says,"SUPRISE! Look what I made for you." God is SO AWESOME!!!!! Thank you guys for letting God inspire you to do great things and for going to such great lengths to bring God's word more deeply into people's lives. Indebtedly yours, Chuck Funderburk
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The Books of The Bible

ENCOURAGING BETTER BIBLE READING While Supplies Last

ENCOURAGING BETTER BIBLE READING

While Supplies Last