ESV Thinline
I’m not sure how it happened but last week someone mailed me an ESV Thinline Bible. I specifically got the Chestnut Diamond Design version. I’ve been REALLY wanting a new Bible to preach with and the ESV Thinline is EXACTLY what I wanted. The fact that I got it for free was a wonderful surprise.
To be honest I was getting tired with the thickness of my NASB and I wanted something with a sharp looking cover, and I was wanting to preach from an ESV. This is especially because I recently got an ESV Study Bible (also for free). I also was beginning to dislike the gold ‘Holy Bible’ text format on the front. Of course there is nothing wrong with gold lettering, but somehow it doesn’t really reflect my style. The ESV Thinline still has a gold trim, but hey, one step at a time!
Here is why the ESV Thinline is AWESOME:
- It’s less than 7/8″ thick! Yeah I know, super thin. It looks so sharp and feels like I’m holding a normal sized book :)
- Full-color maps in the back.
- 9.5-point type, which for me is the perfect size. See an ESV Thinline text sample here.
- Amazing fabric cover.
- It came with a case.
I’ve preached with it a couple of times now and I absolutely love it. I’m no longer holding a brick in front of the church and I have added some contemporary sophistication. It’s not going to start a revival any time soon but does mean I feel a little more comfortable.
