Thank you! I was looking for a way to compare the different editions before buying this as a gift and couldn't find anything until your video. I really appreciate it, very helpful!
Hey Tim, thanks for doing this review. What I love about your presentations is that you are denominationally inclusive and objectve. Your love of "the Word" from whatever prospective, shows! What I love about this bible is how -- as you mentioned --Bishop Barron includes precious art from the famous "masters" (with accompanying essays) to draw us into the specific passage. The art and selected paintings are wonderful! . . . Problem, if any, may be pricing. This is only the gospels. Upcoming editions of NT and OT will require paying for the equivalent of three bibles....Happy Easter, Tim....Phil
One thing you forgot to mention Tim is that it looks like the leather and hard cover options come with a book mark ribbon where the paper back cover does not. I prefer the book mark ribbon especially if I’m going to use this as daily devotional reading the Bible throughout the year. Cannot wait for the Old Testament versions and will be nice to break up daily devotional and reading the Bible with a daily plan, I, personally, use “Our Daily Bread” as my read the Bible in a year guide, with multiple volumes of the Bible.
Love it!! Great vid. Your video on the personal size quentel pushed me to get it. A great buy for sure. Keep it up. I may actually pick this up as a study assistant. Love your vids brother!!! God Bless
@@timwildsmith hey Tim ....of all the bible guru's I go to.... I figured You might be able to be the most likely able to answer this regarding the FIRE Bible... is the NIV Global edition of this bible different from all the other translations..? because the page count seems to be at least 300 pages more on the NIV Global study edition Fire Bible than any of the other ones.... AND is the NIV.. the Only translation that has a version of the Fire Bible titled..."global study edition"...?..
Worth mentioning: I bought the leather version first and loved it so much I found myself being over protective of it so it wouldn't get damaged and thus i hardly used it. So i bought the paperback and read that one thoroughly and found that the gold imprint on the cover completely rubbed off and ended up all over my hands. It's not a major problem, but it is worth mentioning. Therefore when the "Acts, Letters and Revelation" version came out i bought the hardcover thinking this was a happy medium. However now i just find myself lamenting that I didn't get the leather. You can't win 😆
These look excellent. While I have reservations about the translation, the presentation and the added material looks great. Thank you for showing the hardcover edition, as that's the one I'm considering buying the future (mainly because other volumes are being released and thus will be on my shelf with other reference material, and I won't be using it as my main, portable Bible).
The leather and hardcover editions have no problem lying flat pretty much anywhere. The paperback edition needs a little working in, but it should get there with use.
Wonderful comparison. I am including a link to your video in an article I am writing for God Is In Our Midst. Quick Question: the leather bound is Smyth Sewn. Do you know if that is the case for the hard cover edition? My daughter just gave me (as a gift out of the blue) the Hardcover edition. It does lay flat nicely, but I'm not sure about the binding. Thanks!
I am wondering about the weight of the Bibles. Does the paperback copy tend to be the lightest weight? (Sometimes bibles get heavy resting on my lap.) Although if the paperback copy struggles to lay flat, then that would be a negative. I’m trying to decide which to get. Thank you for your help!
@@timwildsmith Thanks for responding! That's what I figured. I really appreciate all your reviews and your blog. You really make it so much easier to sort out the options! ☺
Thank you for sharing the differences. I really like this, but think I will wait until all the volumes are out in a few years and see if they do any deals on a leather set. Optimistic of me probably!
Actually, I prefer having it in separate volumes. That is how the St John's Bible was released (in 7 volumes). It also is how the Handwritten Bible-Madison was made (in 6 volumes). Many of us have to be careful with how much we can lift, and if it was all in one volume I would not be able to lift it (nor would my mother). Further example, when transporting the Handwritten Bible-Madison (each volume stored in it's own box plus in an air tight bin) I use a two wheel dolly to "carry" it.
Watch my original review of the Word on Fire Gospels here: ua-cam.com/video/D5jzQwK0KNw/v-deo.html
Thank you! I was looking for a way to compare the different editions before buying this as a gift and couldn't find anything until your video. I really appreciate it, very helpful!
You're very welcome!
I bought the leather edition as I like the smell of the leather. Does anyone else like to smell their Bible?!!
Hahaha. Ahhh... the aroma of a new Bible.
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Hey Tim.. has Volume IV of this bible been released yet?,,
Hey Tim, thanks for doing this review. What I love about your presentations is that you are denominationally inclusive and objectve. Your love of "the Word" from whatever prospective, shows! What I love about this bible is how -- as you mentioned --Bishop Barron includes precious art from the famous "masters" (with accompanying essays) to draw us into the specific passage. The art and selected paintings are wonderful! . . . Problem, if any, may be pricing. This is only the gospels. Upcoming editions of NT and OT will require paying for the equivalent of three bibles....Happy Easter, Tim....Phil
Wow... thanks for the kind words, Phil. That means a lot. I do try to be equitable and inclusive, so I appreciate that you notice.
One thing you forgot to mention Tim is that it looks like the leather and hard cover options come with a book mark ribbon where the paper back cover does not. I prefer the book mark ribbon especially if I’m going to use this as daily devotional reading the Bible throughout the year. Cannot wait for the Old Testament versions and will be nice to break up daily devotional and reading the Bible with a daily plan, I, personally, use “Our Daily Bread” as my read the Bible in a year guide, with multiple volumes of the Bible.
Thanks for sharing!
This is an awesome video. I just purchased the leather version. I'm very excited to receive this Bible. Thanks so much for your review :)
Awesome!!
Love it!! Great vid. Your video on the personal size quentel pushed me to get it. A great buy for sure. Keep it up. I may actually pick this up as a study assistant. Love your vids brother!!! God Bless
Awesome! Thank you!
I just gave away my hardback copy and caved in and bought a leather copy.. man its nice . Cant wait for volume 2
Me too!
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hey Tim ....of all the bible guru's I go to.... I figured You might be able to be the most likely able to answer this
regarding the FIRE Bible...
is the NIV Global edition of this bible different from all the other translations..?
because the page count seems to be at least 300 pages more on the NIV Global study edition Fire Bible than any of the other ones....
AND is the NIV.. the Only translation that has a version of the Fire Bible titled..."global study edition"...?..
This is amazing.. I wanted a review on the paperback, and you showed all 3 in comparison.. Great job...
Thanks T K!
Beautiful! Love Bishop Barron’s teachings! Thanks!❤️
❤️❤️❤️
I got leather when it first came out. I absolutely love that Bible is so beautiful in every way
Me too!
Worth mentioning:
I bought the leather version first and loved it so much I found myself being over protective of it so it wouldn't get damaged and thus i hardly used it.
So i bought the paperback and read that one thoroughly and found that the gold imprint on the cover completely rubbed off and ended up all over my hands. It's not a major problem, but it is worth mentioning.
Therefore when the "Acts, Letters and Revelation" version came out i bought the hardcover thinking this was a happy medium. However now i just find myself lamenting that I didn't get the leather.
You can't win 😆
I feel your pain!
This was extraordinarily helpful. Thanks!
These look excellent. While I have reservations about the translation, the presentation and the added material looks great. Thank you for showing the hardcover edition, as that's the one I'm considering buying the future (mainly because other volumes are being released and thus will be on my shelf with other reference material, and I won't be using it as my main, portable Bible).
Good idea!
Great review Tim, I have thought about buying one. Not quite ready to spend the money but would love the leather edition
They’re great!
I was hoping to see how they all lie flat, or not, on the table without being held. That's kind of important for this kind of a study bible.
The leather and hardcover editions have no problem lying flat pretty much anywhere. The paperback edition needs a little working in, but it should get there with use.
Good question! I was wondering the same thing. 🙂
Thank you so much for this video❤
Hey Tim, could you please do a review of the 3 editions of the Augustine Bible (ESV-CE)? Thanks!
I'll look into it, Terence! If you know anyone over there, please have them reach out!
@@timwildsmith unfortunately, I don’t, especially that I’m based in the Philippines. The publisher is in the US.
Have a joyous Easter Tim!
You too, Mike!
I caved in a gave away my hardback copy and bought a leather one .. man its nice ..
Oh so nice.
Wonderful comparison. I am including a link to your video in an article I am writing for God Is In Our Midst. Quick Question: the leather bound is Smyth Sewn. Do you know if that is the case for the hard cover edition? My daughter just gave me (as a gift out of the blue) the Hardcover edition. It does lay flat nicely, but I'm not sure about the binding. Thanks!
OK... my article is posted now ... titled "Word On Fire Bible (focus on art and beauty)"
Your reviews are 🔥
I appreciate that. 🙏
This is very useful, thank you!
You’re welcome!!
I have a leather edition and I just ordered the second edition also leather edition for 2022
Nice... I saw that email this morning!
I am wondering about the weight of the Bibles. Does the paperback copy tend to be the lightest weight? (Sometimes bibles get heavy resting on my lap.) Although if the paperback copy struggles to lay flat, then that would be a negative. I’m trying to decide which to get. Thank you for your help!
Paperback is lighter, but it does not lay as flat as the others.
@@timwildsmith Thanks for responding! That's what I figured. I really appreciate all your reviews and your blog. You really make it so much easier to sort out the options! ☺
I'm so tempted to buy two copies of the leather edition. :')
Hahaha. I know that feeling! It’s awesome.
I am not a Catholic, but I would buy these for my Catholic family members. Probably the paperback because I can't spend much.
Great gift idea!
Does the hardcover lay flat better than the Leather one?
Yes.
@@timwildsmith thank you Tim!! God bless you!! I love how you rebound yours!!! Looks awesome!
Thank you for sharing the differences. I really like this, but think I will wait until all the volumes are out in a few years and see if they do any deals on a leather set. Optimistic of me probably!
Love it!
I like the leather edition the best
It's very nice.
Does the hardcover edition also come with its box like the leather edition?
Nope!
Is this the King James Version or catholic or what religion bibles are these please. Thanks.
It's a Catholic organization. NRSV.
Hope they do the Psalms as one book
One day!
St. Robert Bellarmine's commentary on the Psalms is worth reading.
The price of these bibles are now $80, $60, and $40
People would rather have these in one book
That would be a big book!
Actually, I prefer having it in separate volumes. That is how the St John's Bible was released (in 7 volumes). It also is how the Handwritten Bible-Madison was made (in 6 volumes). Many of us have to be careful with how much we can lift, and if it was all in one volume I would not be able to lift it (nor would my mother). Further example, when transporting the Handwritten Bible-Madison (each volume stored in it's own box plus in an air tight bin) I use a two wheel dolly to "carry" it.
A Protestant with a Catholic Bible… interesting.