NIV Popular Bible Hardcover – 26 May 2011

A Bible translation which speaks to the contemporary person and produces a clarity of thought and direction through clever and appropriate understanding.

There's a saying that "Bibles that are falling apart are usually read by people who aren't" and that was the case with my old Bible - it was literally falling apart. I'd had it so long I hated saying goodbye to it, but this one was so very similar I hardly noticed the difference. I like the NIV Translation better than any other and this one has a slightly bolder, denser type face than my old one which is definitely a bonus. It has the same explanatory notes, Bible guide and maps as my old version, but again printed more simply to be able to understand easily. I know the NIV isn't to everyone's taste but I like the way the chapters are set out with headings and things are explained with small footnotes. For a first time user or someone replacing, like me, I can thoroughly recommend this Bible. It's also proving sturdy in the spine, but flexible in turning the pages. I'm glad I made the change!

good read, just what i needed, nice size text

We wanted a compact bible to carry out with us. This one is smart, compact and light - but despite this the print is clear and easy to read. It seems very robust - a great choice.

I love the layout of this Bible and the paragraphs. it makes reading very easy and interesting. Very good for study with the foot references to other bible passages.My only downside with it is the interpretation. Some of the wordings from the KJV have been completely changed in this, so sometimes, I have a KJV interpretation in my head but I will be searching everywhere in this for it.I will eventually have to get a KJV Bible but this NIV is very beautiful and makes studying easy. I have bought 2 of this already so far because of the ease of studying with it.

A great bible, quickly became my new bedside book! The font size is great, making it easy to read and yet the bible itself is quite light and small. It's definitely a beautiful book. The only little thing would be that you can see the marks of fingers on the cover (but I'm being picky here). There's no additional explanations at the bottom of the pages, just alternative translations.

I have been wanting to have a physical bible than on the phone. Very happy

I wanted a bible with a hardback for when I read in bed. The current one my church gave me wasn't. I'm glad as the words seem to be a little bit larger in this one so much easier to see with my verifocals