When Zondervan contacted me about a new line of Bibles they were releasing and asked if I’d be willing to do a review I jumped at the chance. I wanted to see what their new bindings looked like and if they were a necessary addition to the world of Bibles at large. When the box arrived I was as excited as a kid in a candy shop. It was love at first sight as far as looks are concerned.
Would you believe those were Bibles? No? Neither would I if I hadn’t witnessed it first hand.
Truthfully if someone had suggested to me that there was a need for stylish Bibles before discovering the Style Line I might’ve given them the side eye and wondered why. I never thought the Bible needed to be pretty but I think having seen these I may have over looked something very important, people need to like their Bibles in order to want to read them. This line is attractive, lightweight and portable and I’ve found they are an interesting conversation piece. When someone asks what you’re reading you’ve got a great opportunity for sharing the Gospel. Definitely a winner in my eyes.
The pink Trimline Bible that arrived in this preview pack was perfect for combatting my workspace clutter. I love that it lays flat on the my table while I’m reading. On chilly mornings when I want a cup of coffee during devotions, I can hold my cup with both hands and feel its warmth as I study the word. It lays flat on my desk when I’m writing sermons which is a lifesaver {no more constant googling of this weeks text}! It’s compact size means it is not relegated to the bookcase and I can always grab it if I have a few moments to write or prepare. One of the best features of this Bible is the fact that it is not on the iPad so there is no Facebook or Twitter temptation. This Bible has been getting a lot of use!
As I currently travel from place to place on Sunday mornings I need a Bible to read from. It has to be lightweight, portable and easy to read from. I decided to test the Grey Woolen Style Line Bible and it worked very well. I love the fact that it has a flap which protects the pages inside while it’s traveling. It is lightweight, durable and very pretty. It fit in my purse perfectly and was not heavy at all as I completely forgot to remove it before traveling to my Mom’s for dinner and didn’t notice until I opened my purse that it was in there. This will definitely be my go to travel Bible for ministry things in the future as it looks professional but reflects my personality.
The other collections are equally lovely. The Cherry Red Quilted Bible popped with color when I first saw it. I knew instantly that my sister would love a Zebra print Bible {and she confirmed this when I showed her the preview!}. The flora and fauna collection is gorgeous and I know that it will definitely be a popular selection when these hit the shelves. If you’d like to check these out further you can head to the publishers page here and look at the different collections they offer.
As a special treat Zondervan is giving one of my readers a copy of the Cherry Red Quilted Bible {which you can sneak a peak at in the top picture of the collection on the blog}. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below and say why you’d like a copy. Remember Christmas is coming and this would be a great gift! Entries will be accepted until Saturday October 13th at 11:59 pm and I’ll announce a winner as soon as the random entry generator has done it’s job. The giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the United States. Good luck!
I’d like to thank Zondervan for providing the preview copies for me to review and enjoy. The opinions are mine formed as a result of using them over the past few weeks.
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The winner of the giveaway is Margo16 thanks to the generator at random.org. I thank you all for entering the contest and I hope you like the Bible Margo!
