Bible Review: The TBS Westminster Large Print in Calfskin

[@Poppop-yp7zm]

I gave my Westminster Regular print to my grand nephew. Thinking of getting this to replace. I can still read smaller print but larger just easier on my eyes for extended periods.

[@RGrantJones]

I didn't realize TBS published the standard size Westminster in hardback. I've grown to appreciate hardback Bibles more recently, particularly for how little space they take up standing upright on my desk and how easy they are to access. To get to a softcover, I often have to excavate a stack of Bibles. But with a hardback, I simply pull it from the shelf. In addition to all that, hardbacks are less expensive. All that pontificating aside, I enjoyed your review.

[@BurtonBibles]

Thank you dear brother!

[@nojustno1216]

In my opinion, the 4 column layout with notes and references on each side is the absolute best format I have ever used.

[@BurtonBibles]

It would be difficult to disagree with that! I think as far as modern KJV Bibles go this is probably my favourite. 👍👌

[@nojustno1216]

@@BurtonBibles I have the standard size and too...that cream-colored paper is fantastic. 😊

[@scottmccarter861]

i have had the hardback this Christmas superb stuff went through john 17 with references yesterday absolutely wonderful extremely comprehensive

[@BurtonBibles]

Excellent, glad you’re enjoying this superb Bible. God bkess

[@eyeonart6865]

They really keep their bibles reasonable and great quality. it is 11.8 font. No red lettering, yea! I love reading it in bed. I wish Thompson Chain would come with larger font and no red lettering. I would love a concordance.

[@BurtonBibles]

Agree with all of that! 👌👍

[@therobinfliesagain22]

I definitely am going to get one, maybe in hard cover though. This is a great organization to support, they get the scriptures out in the hands of those that need it. I just became a member of the trinitarian bible society. They are doing the Lords work.

[@BurtonBibles]

Amen brother! Their Bibles really are excellent. I have been well impressed with the Westminster. God bless

[@farlowalexify]

I do enjoy watching your videos

[@BurtonBibles]

Glad you like them!

[@jkdbuck7670]

Just got one a few weeks ago here on Murica. I like it. It definitely had a smell to it, but went away. The chapter summaries are really good, to-the-point. I would recommend this edition to anyone who wants a desk or lap bible. May not ideal for everyday carry for everyone.

[@BurtonBibles]

Great stuff!

[@gypsylane8723]

ive been thinking of getting a Westminster reference bible, but think I will say with the 9.6 font, thanks for your review it was a great help to me and helped me decided on what size to get.

[@BurtonBibles]

My pleasure sister. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Westminster, it has a number of my favourite Bible features! 😀👍

[@BibleBelievingChristian]

Very nice. I love the 4 column format and the paper they use. I am a bit disappointed that they removed the concordance but it’s not a dealbreaker. I do have the regular size edition and I think I will still get the large print. I really like TBS Bibles. Their calfskin is really nice and I love that it has 4 ribbons... thank you for another great review. God bless.

[@BurtonBibles]

You’re very welcome! It’s a beautiful Large Print, so relaxing to read and study from! The concordance only matters on a smaller Bible that you’re likely to take to church tbh. God bless!

[@davidfl101]

Good afternoon Mark ,i wanted to ask you which Cameo wide margin from CBP is your favorite ?

[@BurtonBibles]

Hmm I don’t have much experience tbh. I really like the standard ironed calfskin to be fair!

[@eyeonart6865]

Did you know they have a downloadable one on there website free?

[@xael]

So with regards to the standard size print are the references just as easy to read? I don't have poor eyesight yet but I only want to buy one of these. At this point I have enough premiums to not care whether I get hardback, large, or standard. I don't think this will be my main bible unless something really pulls me in. I think I am going to purchase it based on the bells and whistles it has along with the tons of references. If you were to only get one, knowing what you know now, which would you get and why? Also do you still feel the same way about this bible? It's been 4 years so you might have different thoughts. I can find plenty of them here in the states. Regarding the hardback, are there the same amount of references? Is the paper the same gsm/ghosting, etc? Does the hardback lay open flat like it's leather brothers? That's what matters most I think.

[@BurtonBibles]

I recommend the hardback, it lies nice and flat and is really good value for money. References in my opinion are fine for most eyes. Yes I still love this Bible!

[@faithfulplannergirl]

Makes my think of the Turquoise Bible! I’ve been drooling over wanting one. I like those references on the side! Thanks for Sharing Brother! 🤗😍📖Large print is Awesome but to bad no concordance! 😢

[@BurtonBibles]

The standard size has one and is still over a 9pt font and very readable. Thank you sister!

[@glisellrivera449]

I enjoyed this review. Well done 😁

[@BurtonBibles]

Thank you! God bless

[@guymontag349]

A lovely bible, Mark. If we all live long enough (assuming that the Lord tarries), we may all need a large print like his one. Regarding the lack of a concordance... I don't think this is as big an issue as it may have been a few years ago. With the advent of tablet PC's and smartphones, you can easily look up a word or scripture verse when necessary without the added bulk of a printed concordance. And I believe that Schuyler's personal size Quentels and Canterbury bibles don't include concordances either, and they are selling quite well.

[@guymontag349]

... oops! ...this one, not his one. Sorry 'bout that.

[@BurtonBibles]

Thanks Guy yes I agree, I thought about it later and thought that due to the size of the Bible it will be studied at a desk or preached from in all likelihood. The standard size has a concordance though which makes more sense as it will be taken to Bible readings, study sessions and teaching meetings, so a concordance will be handy!

[@kingpatriarch224]

Do you prefer this over the KJV Defined Bible? I'm having a difficult time choosing between the two.

[@BurtonBibles]

I would because this Bible is easily available to me! Not heard of the other, I’ll check it out.

[@ronanbatista8996]

Does this Bible have a legible letter equal to the Bible of the TBS family?

[@BurtonBibles]

Hi there brother thanks for commenting. If there is one word to describe this Bible it is legible! God bless

[@farlowalexify]

I would rather have more writing paper and concordance get rid of the maps otherwise very wonderful Bible I did ordered all three sizes of the Westminster

[@hayahmelek4485]

The size of the Large Print is ca. 18,8 / 26,5 cm, which makes it virtually exactly the same as Midsize Turquoise Reference Bible from Church Bible Publishers (USA). Personally I think this is the best, optimal size for the bible apart from the fact that numbers 26 and 18 are associated with directly with God the Father (26) and Jesus Christ (18) :-) BTW. The Standard Reference Bible from TBS is of very much the same size as the Handsize Turquoise Reference Bible from Church Bible Publishers. It also has virtually the same font size - 9.6 thought a different type of the font, which may influence the readability.

[@BurtonBibles]

Hi Martin if you’re referring to the Classic Reference Bible from TS, this is simply the Cambridge Personal Concord rebadged for TBS. It’s a nice Bible in itself.

[@davidburgin4436]

Should one break this Bible in before use ?

[@BurtonBibles]

I would usually break in a new Bible yes. However a lot of sewn Bibles don’t usually require it but I feel better doing it 😀

[@JayEhm1517]

Great review thanks. I own the compact with psalter, the hardcover and just ordered the large print. 👍

[@BurtonBibles]

Nice! Yes these are great Bibles, I really like what TBS have come up with here. God bless.

[@scottmccarter861]

what is the text like in the hardback?

[@BurtonBibles]

Hi Scott, you mean the Std size HB featured in the video? It's excellent, a 9.6 font and very clear and readable. If you got to about 17 minutes in there is a side by side comparison. For further footage of the Std size Westminster check out the video review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWK2qoZsZtqmgtE many thanks and God bless!

[@matthewbuttner7960]

I believe some or all of the 200,000 references in the TBS Westminster are derived from the famed Self Interpreting Bible by John Brown of Haddington.

[@matthewbuttner7960]

I love the chapter summaries

[@BurtonBibles]

Yes they're great, another demarcation point for the chapters. I thought the references were from the Cambridge Concord, I thought I heard that from somewhere, might be wrong though! God bless

[@tobiasfoppen2658]

Church Bible Publishers as a Large Wide Margin Turquoise Bible for $80

[@BurtonBibles]

Great products and value from CBP, you are blessed to live in the States! I would have to increase my costs significantly per Bible to cover the shipping costs into the UK sadly. God bless

[@tobiasfoppen2658]

@@BurtonBibles I live in South Africa lol

[@BurtonBibles]

Ha! There goes me assuming! Nice to have a subscriber in SA. What is shipping like from CBP to SA or do you have a stockist there? God bless

[@tobiasfoppen2658]

@@BurtonBibles no stockists here. KJVStore from the us think it was something like $60 . CBP directly ships to the U.K. looks like $65 shipping

[@BurtonBibles]

Yes which is the cost of another Bible 😩 I am seriously thinking of bringing them into the UK say half a dozen at a time but I don’t think they offer retailers discount as they’re a ministry.