Where can I find an attractive bible other than black or burgundy in color?
I've been everywhere and can't find a pretty bible..like purple with gold-trimmed pages. I prefer a Scofield large Bible. I've been almost everywhere and all of the Bibles are black, blue or burgundy or too many colors. I would like a pretty purple or pink leather bible with gold trim. Does any know where I can get a customized Bible?
Well, there are a few options here.
If you are set on a Scofield, you're going to be pretty limited. However, there are quite a few binders online that specialize in rebinding books. It is likely that a good (leather) rebinding will cost more than the bible, though.
Another option is a bible cover. Covers come in all sizes and colors and even styles and they fit over your bible. These are much like a book cover for your school books, except that bible book covers are usually vinyl or leather, come in a wide variety of colors, and usually come zippered and with pockets for study materials. There useful, waterproof, and cheaper than rebinding. Some even come with shoulder straps like purses.
But, clearly, the first thing to do is to see if we can find exactly what you want "off the shelf". This site has not-so-great prices but a great selection and more details than any other site I know
http://www.allbibles.com/
Besides some two-tone hardcover editions, we have black, burgundy and navy. These colors don't do it for you…
SO, let's look at covers next. First, we'll want a "large" Scofield. You didn't specify version, so you're on your own with this step. (KJV, NKJV, HCSB, ESV, NIV, NASB…)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26field-language%3D%26field-title%3Dscofield%26field-binding%255Fbrowse-bin%3D%26Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.y%3D15%26node%3D%26field-dateyear%3D%26field-publisher%3D%26redirect%3Dtrue%26sort%3Drelevancerank%26search-alias%3Dstripbooks%26field-isbn%3D%26ref%255F%3Dsr%255Fadv%255Fb%26unfiltered%3D1%26field-feature%255Fbrowse-bin%3D%26field-subject%3D%26Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.x%3D39%26field-datemod%3D%26field-dateop%3D%26field-keywords%3D%26field-author%3D%26url%3Dfield-is-available-new%253D1&tag=wwwjimpettico-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
You'll want one that is cheaper – hardcover would be best. (The bible cover can be as luxurious as you want.) However, assuming that you want to stick with gold-edged pages, you'll probably have to go with a fancier bible. Note that when the bible cover is zippered shut, you won't be able to see the gold edging – but, of course, when the bible is open for reading you will be able to see it.
Once you've picked out the bible you want, it's time to browse covers. Check the dimensions of the bible you want carefully – you'll need those (length, width and depth) when shopping for a cover.
Here are some sites – you can give a quick look to get an idea of what's available in covers
http://www.yourbiblecovers.com/
http://www.christianbook.com/biblecovers?kw=bible_covers&event=PPCSRC&p=1018818&cm_mmc=Google-_-Bibles-_-bible%20covers-_-bible%20covers&gclid=CIeVhMuz4pgCFSXBDAodcCqhdQ
http://www.biblecovers.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3
There are lots more sites – just do a search for bible covers.
The nice thing about bible covers is that they essentially become a "permanent" part of your bible. My bibles that have covers never leave the cover. You just zip open the cover and open the bible. Covers can, of course, be customized. You can even special order (make your own designs) at some bible cover online stores, but I think those are not as durable as the ones that you get "off the shelf".
Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com
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February 27 2009 12:15 am | Bible
peanutsmom on 27 Feb 2009 at 5:39 am #
Try ChristianBook.com
They have quite a selection!
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jpopelish on 27 Feb 2009 at 6:18 am #
How about pink?
Edit: Sorry, wrong link.
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?Ntk=title&Ntt=bible+pink&action=Search&kw=pink_bibles&event=PPCSRC&p=1018818&cm_mmc=Google-_-Bibles-_-womens%20bibles-_-pink%20bibles&gclid=COnmrqPC4ZgCFQwNGgodu0yFdA
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Regards,
John Popelish
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deepeaceful on 27 Feb 2009 at 6:40 am #
Shouldn't you be more concerned with the BIBLE'S CONTENT than how pretty it looks on the outside?
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pisces on 27 Feb 2009 at 7:16 am #
Look online somewhere. Sorry, I had to settle for a very dull boring one myself a long while ago from a religion store. You'd think a religion store would have something nice! Actually, try a regular bookstore – they're sure to have the oldest book still in print there!
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Mrs Lizzard on 27 Feb 2009 at 7:39 am #
I don't know about "customized" but "Family Christian Stores" h.
as a WIDE variety. I have seen a pink sued one with gold trimmed pages there. So if you google FamilChristianan stores I am sure you will find hat you're looking for
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molliemormon on 27 Feb 2009 at 7:48 am #
Try:
http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10151&categoryId=13603&langId=-1&cg1=&cg2=&cg3=&cg4=&cg5=
They have blue, green and a the normal bible colors.
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BibleChooser on 27 Feb 2009 at 8:34 am #
Well, there are a few options here.
If you are set on a Scofield, you're going to be pretty limited. However, there are quite a few binders online that specialize in rebinding books. It is likely that a good (leather) rebinding will cost more than the bible, though.
Another option is a bible cover. Covers come in all sizes and colors and even styles and they fit over your bible. These are much like a book cover for your school books, except that bible book covers are usually vinyl or leather, come in a wide variety of colors, and usually come zippered and with pockets for study materials. There useful, waterproof, and cheaper than rebinding. Some even come with shoulder straps like purses.
But, clearly, the first thing to do is to see if we can find exactly what you want "off the shelf". This site has not-so-great prices but a great selection and more details than any other site I know
http://www.allbibles.com/
Besides some two-tone hardcover editions, we have black, burgundy and navy. These colors don't do it for you…
SO, let's look at covers next. First, we'll want a "large" Scofield. You didn't specify version, so you're on your own with this step. (KJV, NKJV, HCSB, ESV, NIV, NASB…)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26field-language%3D%26field-title%3Dscofield%26field-binding%255Fbrowse-bin%3D%26Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.y%3D15%26node%3D%26field-dateyear%3D%26field-publisher%3D%26redirect%3Dtrue%26sort%3Drelevancerank%26search-alias%3Dstripbooks%26field-isbn%3D%26ref%255F%3Dsr%255Fadv%255Fb%26unfiltered%3D1%26field-feature%255Fbrowse-bin%3D%26field-subject%3D%26Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.x%3D39%26field-datemod%3D%26field-dateop%3D%26field-keywords%3D%26field-author%3D%26url%3Dfield-is-available-new%253D1&tag=wwwjimpettico-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957
You'll want one that is cheaper – hardcover would be best. (The bible cover can be as luxurious as you want.) However, assuming that you want to stick with gold-edged pages, you'll probably have to go with a fancier bible. Note that when the bible cover is zippered shut, you won't be able to see the gold edging – but, of course, when the bible is open for reading you will be able to see it.
Once you've picked out the bible you want, it's time to browse covers. Check the dimensions of the bible you want carefully – you'll need those (length, width and depth) when shopping for a cover.
Here are some sites – you can give a quick look to get an idea of what's available in covers
http://www.yourbiblecovers.com/
http://www.christianbook.com/biblecovers?kw=bible_covers&event=PPCSRC&p=1018818&cm_mmc=Google-_-Bibles-_-bible%20covers-_-bible%20covers&gclid=CIeVhMuz4pgCFSXBDAodcCqhdQ
http://www.biblecovers.com/category.aspx?categoryID=3
There are lots more sites – just do a search for bible covers.
The nice thing about bible covers is that they essentially become a "permanent" part of your bible. My bibles that have covers never leave the cover. You just zip open the cover and open the bible. Covers can, of course, be customized. You can even special order (make your own designs) at some bible cover online stores, but I think those are not as durable as the ones that you get "off the shelf".
Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com
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