Zondervan TNIV Study Bible: All Editions Now Available
09/19/2006 10:36 Filed in: Faith & Reason

Essentially, the TNIV Study Bible now comes in two sizes: a regular size (6.7 in. wide x 9.5 in. high) and a smaller personal size (6 in. wide x 8.8 in. high). Now if you really compare those dimensions, the personal size editions are not that much smaller than the regular editions. However, for many, they will be psychologically smaller when held in the hand. I personally don't mind carrying a large Bible, but for the believer who wants to carry a full study Bible, but in a more compact size, I would definitely recommend the personal size edition. And since the personal size edition is not really that much smaller than the regular size, I didn't see type size taking a real hit. I laid both sizes down on a counter side-by-side and felt either edition would be readable to the average user with standard eyesight.
As I looked at the various leather editions, two stood out. First, in the regular size I liked the one in black European leather (ISBN 0310934915). I'm not sure exactly what "European leather" is compared to other grades, but the leather on this Bible felt sturdy and was very attractive. Further, it was similar to some of the two-toned Bibles that have been popular recently, but instead of two different colors, it had two styles of leather--one part was smooth and one part had a rough, grainy look and feel. If I were getting a TNIV Study Bible in leather, this is the one I'd choose.
Then in the personal size editions, I really liked the "Italian Duo-Tone, Burgundy Camel" (ISBN 0310934680, pictured above). Normally, I am not a fan of two-toned Bibles, but I have to admit that I was rather attracted to the beige (or I guess, camel) strip of leather cutting through the midsection of this Bible. The strip of leather is actually sewn on top of the Bible's leather cover and holding it in my hand, it seemed to give the Bible extra support and really made it feel sturdy.
All of these editions looked quite nice, and I have to admit that although I've said I'm waiting for a wide-margin TNIV to fully transition over to this translation as my primary Bible, I believe that if I had a copy of the black European leather TNIV Study Bible, it might just serve as a reasonable substitute in the interim.
Here is a listing of the full line of the Zondervan TNIV Study Bible with ISBN's. The links will take you to Amazon.com.
Regular Size:
- Hardcover
- European Leather, Black/Black
- European Leather, Black/Black, Thumb-Indexed
- European Leather, Sienna/Cashew
Personal Size:
- Hardcover
- Softcover
- Italian Duo-Tone, Burgundy/Camel
- Italian Duo-Tone, Burgundy/Camel, Thumb-Indexed
- Italian Duo-Tone, Chocolate/Haven Blue
Related: My Review of the Zondervan TNIV Study Bible