This is a pretty amazing offering honestly. What really separates it for me isn't just the page design and the font, but also all the notes they have. And it seems like they have defined a lot of archaic terms in the footer, which really opens up the KJV for a wider variety of readers. Personally I find that really helpful.
A year later, how is it holding up with use? I just got one for my wonderful niece. I hope it is solidly constructed. The paste-down liner is what made me wonder.
Schuyler, Allan, Cambridge, Humble Lamb, even Thomas Nelson's own premium collection are all outdone by this offering in one way or another EXCEPT the actual cover. I really wish they had gone all the way with this and gave it the cover it deserves (supple goatskin with a full yap and leather liner) and actual art-guilding. I have been searching for the perfect heirloom Bible for quite awhile now and have checked out the best of what the big players have on offer and not one of them have all the checks that this has. Solid paper, line matched, drop cap lettering, book introductions, in chapter headings in color, words of Christ in red, psalms and proverbs in prose format, the proper fit in your hand size, ... The others have these features but none of them have them all in one book block. If I am wrong please do correct me.
Outdone??? Hardly. Better covers, better binding, better paper, text not lost in the gutter, art gilt, better ribbons, etc. this is a Jude Bible but to compare to Allan or Schuyler? Come on. :)
I am late to this video...but I did pick this up used in a leather soft version. It is nice but I find now I like the Maclaren version better and I was able to get both KJV and NKJV leather soft version that match, could not find a Sovereign NKJV. Still keeping it in my collection.
Try his is such a lovely Bible ! I love the size of this bible it’s perfect to grab and take along with you. I was so happy to learn it is a Red letter edition . Thomas Nelson really did an Epic job with this beautiful Bible. Thank you for a great review. I appreciate you showing us the features and pages.! I just ordered this Bible after watching this review.
They did a really great job on this. I think the only thing that would make it even more perfect would be a few woodblock type illustrations which were commonly found in a lot of vintage Bibles.
I just opened mine, and it is beautiful! This was one of the videos I saw of yours, Tim, and it was my first intro to the Sovereign Collection. Thank you very much! (P.S. I’m a Bible/Church history nerd too!)
If you had to choose between this Bible and a KJV of the Schuyler Bible-which one would you choose? Thanks for your videos-I love each and every one of them.
Hello, Brother Tim. Will there be a large print 10.5 font in the KJV/NKJV Sovereign? Also, any word of Nelson producing imitation leather bibles with a synthetic pastedown? Nelson bibles are always beautiful, but this irritates me. Lockman and Tyndale have Nelson beat on this point. Glad you enjoyed your vacation AND looking forward to your new book. Peace and Blessings for you and Becca.🌹🌹⭐🌹🌹
@@timwildsmith Just a quality equivalent to Schuyler's make (I have their wide-margin Bible which is awesome (although I wish it would have come with thicker paper). I need to watch the review again. I've been up all night and feel like a zombie right now.
@@Pastor4all52 Ahhh... gotcha. I wouldn’t hold your breath for a premium version of this. I got the impression that they were intentionally offering something that would be a less expensive alternative.
This is a pretty amazing offering honestly. What really separates it for me isn't just the page design and the font, but also all the notes they have. And it seems like they have defined a lot of archaic terms in the footer, which really opens up the KJV for a wider variety of readers. Personally I find that really helpful.
Great insight... thanks!
Great review!
I just picked this up from Barnes and Noble today ….leather-soft, in purple! It was the cover that sold me!
Nice!!
A year later, how is it holding up with use? I just got one for my wonderful niece. I hope it is solidly constructed. The paste-down liner is what made me wonder.
Schuyler, Allan, Cambridge, Humble Lamb, even Thomas Nelson's own premium collection are all outdone by this offering in one way or another EXCEPT the actual cover. I really wish they had gone all the way with this and gave it the cover it deserves (supple goatskin with a full yap and leather liner) and actual art-guilding. I have been searching for the perfect heirloom Bible for quite awhile now and have checked out the best of what the big players have on offer and not one of them have all the checks that this has. Solid paper, line matched, drop cap lettering, book introductions, in chapter headings in color, words of Christ in red, psalms and proverbs in prose format, the proper fit in your hand size, ... The others have these features but none of them have them all in one book block. If I am wrong please do correct me.
Maybe they’ll do a premium version someday!
Outdone??? Hardly. Better covers, better binding, better paper, text not lost in the gutter, art gilt, better ribbons, etc. this is a Jude Bible but to compare to Allan or Schuyler? Come on. :)
This, to me, is the perfect size!
It’s a great one!
I'm not aware of many KIV Bibles with translation notes. Glad to discover this edition!
They’ve gotta get a wider margin in the gutter…blah! 🤷♂️
I like the series though and I will definitely buy one.
Thanks for the review brother.
The series is going to expand soon!
I am late to this video...but I did pick this up used in a leather soft version. It is nice but I find now I like the Maclaren version better and I was able to get both KJV and NKJV leather soft version that match, could not find a Sovereign NKJV. Still keeping it in my collection.
I ordered the Purple one I’m excited it’s arriving tomorrow great review 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌺🌸🌺
Hope you love it!!
I have the brown leather-soft. It is beautiful
Nice!
It has always been my prayer to have KJV Bible 🙏🏻 hoping by God's grace to have mine for my devotionals 💝
Great review!
Thanks for watching!
Try his is such a lovely Bible ! I love the size of this bible it’s perfect to grab and take along with you. I was so happy to learn it is a Red letter edition . Thomas Nelson really did an Epic job with this beautiful Bible. Thank you for a great review. I appreciate you showing us the features and pages.! I just ordered this Bible after watching this review.
Wonderful!
They did a really great job on this. I think the only thing that would make it even more perfect would be a few woodblock type illustrations which were commonly found in a lot of vintage Bibles.
Great idea!
I just opened mine, and it is beautiful! This was one of the videos I saw of yours, Tim, and it was my first intro to the Sovereign Collection. Thank you very much! (P.S. I’m a Bible/Church history nerd too!)
Love it!!
Sounds like a great Bible for a premium rebind.
Perhaps... although the Schuyler KJV Canterbury is very close to this, and their bindings are perhaps the best available.
I just ordered this for my son. can’t wait to see it in person.
If you had to choose between this Bible and a KJV of the Schuyler Bible-which one would you choose? Thanks for your videos-I love each and every one of them.
Schuyler.
Another great review, Tim. Thanks!
Thanks again!
The layout in the inside is similar to the Canterbury by Schuyler
That’s true.
I need one of these.
you need to get born again
Hello, Brother Tim. Will there be a large print 10.5 font in the KJV/NKJV Sovereign? Also, any word of Nelson producing imitation leather bibles with a synthetic pastedown? Nelson bibles are always beautiful, but this irritates me. Lockman and Tyndale have Nelson beat on this point. Glad you enjoyed your vacation AND looking forward to your new book. Peace and Blessings for you and Becca.🌹🌹⭐🌹🌹
Beautiful!
For sure!
Beautiful Bible! ❤️
Yes it is!
I find that the fact that the page is nearly transparent, you can read the text on the previous side through the paper, very off putting😟
i just ordered this in the NKJV, so excited!
YOOOOO THEY MAKE IT IN WIDE MARGIN did you make a video on that one imma check
They never sent me that one!
How does the genuine leather compare to their goatskin Bibles?
It’s nice, but not as soft and floppy.
Tim, Great review ! Good stuff !
Looks really cool, Tim. I will probably wait until they update this. Thanks for showing this KJV.
What do you mean by update?
@@timwildsmith Just a quality equivalent to Schuyler's make (I have their wide-margin Bible which is awesome (although I wish it would have come with thicker paper). I need to watch the review again. I've been up all night and feel like a zombie right now.
@@Pastor4all52 Ahhh... gotcha. I wouldn’t hold your breath for a premium version of this. I got the impression that they were intentionally offering something that would be a less expensive alternative.
@@timwildsmith yes, and for that I am happy. I guess having bought many premium Bibles has spoiled me. BIG TIME! LOL
Does this include the Apochyrpha or no?
No, it does not.
Nice bible.
Indeed!
Is it lighter to hold than the Premier single column?
It’s about the same as the Premier NKJV SCR.
So no apocrypha section
Printed in China :-(
Poor man's Canterbury.
It looks like a good alternative to those who can't afford a Schuyler, but it is most definitely not a replacement for one.
its made with the same typesetting as Canterbury