Very Impressed

I have been using the New Living Translation since it came out in 1996, even though I did have a few problems with the way some of the verses were translated. I am VERY impressed with this new updated version. Also, I like making notations and highlighting in my Bible and I find the paper in this particular edition to be a little thicker, so the ink/highlighter doesn't bleed through.

Easy to Read for Its Size - Great for Tired Eyes: Hardback

My optician told me reading can be blurry at night because one's eyes tend to be dryer. Henceforth I have elected to go forth to find a Study Bible that doesn't weigh 5 pounds but is readable. Study Bibles often present a technical challenge to produce less eye strain because the addition of study notes leaving a publisher often to add pages (often making the paper thinner to keep the book thin)and reduced or condensed style font size to fit more text in a smaller book. This book wins big time for readability even though it is not a designated large print book. Reason: Tyndale uses heavy ink in this bible. Even the Red Letter portions are a joy to read. This Bible also had terrific opacity (whiteness of paper) making it entirely competitive with even many Large print bibles almost twice it's weight. Go ahead compare it to the Macarthur NKJV or Nelson Large Print Study Bible and you'll know what I mean. This is NOT true for the Tyndale two tone leather edition which uses less opaque paper. Compare them sides by side and you'll notice the hardback version is slightly easier to read. So if readability is your goal...the hard back here is a terrific value. Throw a bible cover on it and give your eyes a merciful rest, and save yourself a couple of bucks off the leather edition. (Besides, hardbacks are easier to write notes in!) If you need nothing stronger than light powered reading glasses this book will keep you feeling younger longer.