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I was excited to review this Bible. Every few years, I like to read a different translation, and this is the first time I’ve seen the CSB (Christian Standard Bible) translation.
This lovely Bible comes in a variety of colors and styles. I chose Gray/Mint Leathertouch, and I love it! The colors are vibrant, and it’s nice and flexible, so it’s easy to hold and read. The margins are wide, so, while this isn’t promoted as a journaling Bible, it can easily be used as one. (Please note that there aren’t any lines, just open space.) The text is easy to read. And it includes not one but two ribbon bookmarks!! If you’re looking for a new Bible, this is definitely one to consider.
Throughout the Bible are various encouraging articles and devotions by many well-known women.
I use different Bible reading plans each year, so I love the fact that there are a variety of them in the back (including a 90-day plan, a one-year plan, and a three-year plan).
There are many colorful maps, which help bring the Bible to life.
Special features…
- Bible study and devotional content from Lauren Chandler, Gloria Furman, Lisa Harper, Mary Kassian, Kelly King, Kelly Minter, Trillia Newbell, Jackie Hill Perry, Angel Thomas Pharr, Jennifer Rothschild, Mary Jo Sharp, Priscilla Shirer, Angie Smith, and other Lifeway Women.
- Over 100 articles placed alongside the corresponding biblical text to foster deep reflection on Bible passages and topics focused on the life needs of women
- Nearly 100 short devotional thoughts placed throughout the Bible
- Bible genre introductions with a short overview and reading plan highlighting key passages in that section
- 66 book-focused introductions providing a concise overview with book-specific timelines
- Over 40 character profiles of key women in the Bible with questions for application
- More than 35 reflection questions to help women engage more deeply with the Bible
- Nearly 100 brief inspirational quotes on the Bible
- Over 25 word studies on individual words or phrases detailing meaning and significance
- 30 plus charts, tables, and maps
- Distinctive full-color design elements to foster an immersive reading experience for women of all ages
- Two-column text layout
- Black-letter text for easy readability
- Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
- Durable Smyth-sewn lay-flat binding
- Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
- Concordance
- Presentation page for gift-giving
- Full-color maps
The CSB Lifeway Women’s Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
You can find out more about this Bible, as well as purchase links, here: