NKJV Large Print Ultrathin Reference Bible, Black Genuine Leather

The NKJV is based on the textus receptus, readable, trustworthy, faithful to the original text, similar in poetic cadence to the KJV, and very suitable for memorization and ministering. If you want a modern version cleaner for sharing with this generation than the KJV, the NKJV is the way to go. For old schoolers the layout of this Bible is very pleasing: Red Letter, dark font on both black letters and red, center column cross references, decent size print, compact, with book introductions, and a small-servicable concordance. The maps leave a lot to be desired and after owning 10 of these I note that after about 3 years the bindings crack at the point where the maps start. This is not such a terrible thing for any book that gets used daily and is transported in all weather conditions outside the home. I am ordering two more now to have one on file for replacement in a few years. The NKJV market in large print and format of this type is rare and becoming even harder to replace. Broadman and Holman still offer it, but Thomas Nelson pretty much own the rights, so I dont know how much longer this version will be available. My only suggestion would be that BH manufacture an uber version of this text: Like the Thomas Nelson Signature Series Bibles; fine leather and uprgaded paper. I would definitely buy that Bible. Unfortunately for true Bible lovers, the NKJV does not appear to being treated very well by its translation stewards right now. Why NKJV stewards insist on following the ultra small print trend in Bibles is beyond me. Profits on all Bibles appears to have replaced the old conviction that providing the word of God to God's people is a sacred trust.

The absolute best preaching Bible. Its most important feature (to me) is that it's smythe sewn, meaning it'll stay open no matter WHERE it's open (even on Genesis 1 or Revelation 22), and that means it's easily held open with one hand and won't blow closed by the air conditioning vents. While it's debated whether sewn Bibles really last longer than a well-glued Bible, it is a fact that sewn Bibles can be rebound without losing considerable inside margin space, unlike what happens when you try to rebind a glued Bible--you lose half your notes! The inclusion of center column cross references are extremely important in my consideration for a preaching Bible. There is room there to add a few more of your own. The genuine leather cover is also very important, as sweaty hands will quickly ruin even the best bonded leather. Unlike Holman's smaller counterpart Bible (ISBN 1558194371), there is elegant gold trim on the inside perimeter of this cover. I miss the days when Bibles had "Holy Bible" printed on the front, but oh well, this one doesn't have "Holy Bible" on the front; they are printed on the spine. Except for the words "Holy Bible" on the spine which are at the very top, the other gold lettering and bars on the spine in the middle and bottom has pretty much all worn off due to constant use of only a few years. Being as thin as it is, this Bible reduces potential fatigue (and slipping out of my hand) when holding in one hand for extended periods of time. The inside margin space for notes is about 12 mm, which is adequate, but not luxurious. Unlike Thomas Nelson's (ISBN 0785202285) faint red letters, the red letters of this Bible are just as bright and heavy and legible as the black print, which is important for reading under low-lighted conditions or when there are stage lights on you. The verse-format, as opposed to paragraph format in other Bibles, is ideal for quickly finding a verse. The first verse number for each paragraph is bold, and there is a non-bold header above each paragraph. The headers appear to be the same font size as the Text, making them appropriately discreet at a glance and non-distracting. The premium acid-free paper holds up to note jotting with a mechanical pencil, and the gold gilded edges help to prevent tearing. Compared with Thomas Nelson's (ISBN 0785202285), the paper of this Bible is much whiter (whiter than snow!). I think Nelson's whitish paper is pleasant, but Holman's bright-white paper is not bad either. It is relatively non-reflective and so there is no distracting glare when reading under bright/fluorescent lamps. I guess the whitness of the paper actually increases legibility--the bottom line. Included are 8 color maps. A diagram of the Tabernacle would have been nice, but it's not included. It appears there would have been room enough to include a diagram of the Taberncle, but alas, it's not there. And surprisingly, Holman's SMALLER counterpart Bible cited above (ISBN 1558194371) actually DOES include a diagram of the Tabernacle. Book introductions are concise--about 15 lines of text each, spanning two columns. The concordance is not bad, but has not always been as helpful as I'd like. In my experience, when it comes to Bible concordances, Zondervan's seem to be most helpful. The Harmony of the Gospels is placed after Revelation and before the concordance. A list of parables and miracles would have been nice to include, but they're not there. Thomas Nelson's (ISBN 0785202285) has the same layout--Harmony of the Gospels and concordance; no list of parables or miracles either. There's one ribbon (black) which does not fray easily under constant use. (It's the zipper on Bible case covers which destroy ribbons.) I appreciate the fact that this Bible, like Holman's other Bibles, has the ISBN on the inside (the copyright page). Not only do they include the ISBN for that particular Bible, but for other similar ones (i.e., bonded, indexed, burgundy, etc.). This makes locating, reordering, cataloging, etc., much easier. For some reason, Thomas Nelson does not tend to print the ISBN in their Bibles. This Bible includes a presentation page and a few other special information pages at the front. Last but not least, the price is right. I have yet to see a Bible of this caliber at this price. I certainly wouldn't want to have to replace a Thomas Nelson Signature Series Bible too often!

I have had this for a couple years now. I bought it because I was looking for a thinner Bible in NKJV that I could carry around with me to church, put it in my laptop bag, or car, without having to lug around my 2-inch thick Nelson study bible. I had looked around at some others, but the only ones I could find for ultrathin reference bibles with large print were the $100+ Nelson Signature and Pitt Minions, until I stumbled across the Broadman and Holman Ultrathin Reference Bible. I wasn't looking for anything really specific, but I did want a leather binding that was smythe-sewn (not glued), a concordance, and cross references. I had read other reviews about it, and decided to buy one based on the fact it was really thin (a hair over an inch), full-size, had cross references, large print (size 10), and a leather cover. Some reviewers had said this had a sewn binding, but when I got it, I found out that it was glued. Not really a big deal though as the binding has held up great. It didn't take long to figure out that this is a quality Bible. The glue job on the binding is very good with no peeling or hints of separation. It is also genuine leather that has an interesting high gloss finish (glossier than any other Bible I've come across). The binding seemed stiff, but it is flexible and has become more flexible over time. Inside it's the NKJV, which is my preferred translation. You get short book introductions, center column cross references, harmony of the gospels, and a generous concordance (66 pages). There's also presentation, marriage, special event, and death pages in the front, and 6 color maps in the back that were very nicely done. The font is nice and big (10-point), and I didn't have any trouble reading it. I really enjoy this Bible. It's thin, lightweight, the font is nice and big, and the binding is nice (if unusual). You get all the standard content inside with well-executed center column references.

This is my new favorite Bible. The Holman genuine leather New King James Bible really has a nice touch and quality binding as compared to a "bound leather" Bible (NIV) I bought from a different publisher a few months back. The NKJ is a wonderful read, a nice blend of "new" and the established tradition of a King James. Easy to understand yet no "political correctness" in this interpretation of His holy word. This Holman "Ultrathin" is nicely bound, has a wonderful feel to the cover even when new. The words of our Savior are in red, large font is readable with my aging eyes and it overall is a nice Bible. Unless you want to spend a LOT more money, the Holman NKJ Genuine Leather Reference Bible is one you will be proud of. Treat yourself, pay the extra $5 to ensure the GENUINE LEATHER, not the "bound leather." A nice Bible is not something you buy everyday and you will be glad you sprung for the nicer cover. My devout Christian mother was really admiring mine, so she will be is getting one for Christmas! The Amazon price was very good, and this was shipped reasonably fast. If you are needing or wanting a new NKJ Bible, I recommend this one through Amazon.

Buyer beware! I should have read the description more closely before buying. When something says "large print," I expect that it is print that is large enough to be readable for someone with some visual impairment. When I opened it I was shocked to find that it was hardly "large" print, and only after looking at the description did I see that it was 10 point font size. Poor naming and shame on me for assuming that large print would be large.

This Bible is not only a wonderful preaching Bible, but simply a beautiful Bible in itself. The leather is nice (although I thought the shininess to be a little gaudy)and I found the binding to be superb (although to be honest with you I didn't use the Bible for a long time). You can lay it down flat and it will stay open, something important when using a pulpit. It truly is "ultraslim" and fits in a backpack nicely. The only reason I ended up giving the Bible away after a few weeks was because it was too big to put in a smaller bag like a purse. In my opinion, having a slim Bible isn't that useful if it feels as big as a 8.5x11 sheet of paper! DO NOT buy this Bible if you're looking for something to carry around with you everywhere, it's good enough for carrying to church, but that's about it. Also be aware, this is "large print" (not "giant print"), so those wanting huge letters won't be satisfied with this one (as other reviews have shown). It is perfect for someone with moderately-weak vision reading it at arm's length. If you don't mind the size, this is a definite must buy over anything Nelson publishes. Their Bibles are made cheaply and fall apart easily. This one felt like it was made to last. If only B&H would make a smaller version that wasn't large print!

I bought this bible because I was looking for a NKJV and I prefer genuine leather to bonded. This bible is gorgeous. The font is descent size and the gold foil imprint around the interior lip is a very nice addition. I would prefer a bible with out the introductions at the beginning of each book and without the center column notes but this is the cleanest presentation I could find in NKJV. I read in it a bit when I received it today and and it feels like it will last a very long time. I have owned probably 20 bibles in my life time and this one seems like it will be my go-to for the next couple of years.

I just received this Bible and am debating whether to return it or not. My main complaint is that the print in this otherwise lovely Bible is not large print, as advertised, by ANY stretch of the imagination. It is disappointingly small. I have several (that's an understatement) Bibles in various translations and in the last 15 years or so, have always purchased large print versions, and although the type size has not been uniform among them, not one of them has print as small as this one. The print is slightly larger than my older Bibles (from when larger print was not an issue), but not by very much. However, this Bible is very slim and lightweight, has a lovely genuine leather cover, clear print, and does meet my primary need for it. My pastor mostly uses NKJV, so I wanted an easy to carry Bible to take to church and follow along in the same translation. I think it will fill that slot nicely and the bright lighting in our church should make it easier to read. I'll try it out in Bible study tonight and see how it works for me. I am pleased with the overall size of this Bible. It even slips easily into several of my larger purses. I'll probably keep it, as I'm sure I would have to purchase a much larger and heavier Bible to get the size print I had really hoped for.