Church Bible Publishers Turquoise KJV Brown Ironed Calfskin

[@BibleBelievingChristian]

CBP makes excellent Bibles. Plus they have great customer service as well. I love the turquoise text block.

[@AFrischPerspective]

Yes, the Turquoise text block is fantastic!

[@jamestrotter3162]

Hey Tim, This is one of my absolute favorite Bibles, along with the Cambridge Concord. I found a used, but in very good condition Cambridge Turquoise on E-bay back in 2010. I paid thirty dollars for it. It's bound in red Berkshire leather. I'm not sure when this particular printing was done, because it has the Epistle Dedicatory, but not the Translators to the Reader. It has the concordance in the back, but it also has a Bible dictionary, harmony of the gospels, and the old Cambridge maps. I noticed something unusual in the center column references. In Hebrews 11:35 it reads, " Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:" In the part of the verse that says, "were tortured", if you look in the center column references, one of the verses it refers to for those words, "were tortured" is 2nd Maccabees 6:19, 28. Yet the Turquoise doesn't include the Apocrypha! I know that the original KJV included the Apocrypha, along with the original translator's notes, but by the time Cambridge began publishing the Turquoise edition, most of their Bibles no longer included the Apocrypha. I wonder if the later editions of the Turquoise still include this reference to the Apocrypha? Personally, I thought that it was good that they included this reference. I checked my Concord, and it doesn't include this reference to the Apocrypha, but I have a Cameo with the Apocrypha, and that reference is included in Hebrews. By the way, your review was very good, and the CBP publishes some really good Bibles. God bless.

[@snowpuppy77]

Good review. This old classic typeset was masterfully done. A magisterial reading experience indeed. Like that extra margin space on the left and the right.

[@KalliBella1]

Wow! That IS a beautiful Bible!!! I had never heard of Church Bible Publishers. I wish I had known about them. I just got my husband and my son a new Bibles from Evangelical Bibles. I know they will love and cherish them, but I paid a pretty penny! This KJV is absolutely beautiful. I wouldn't mind getting one for myself!

[@brotherarn]

I purchased a King James Biblefrom Church Bible Publishers about a year ago. As a gift for the pastor. It was a Black Iron Calfskin black letter Edition handy side. He loves it. It was the first Leather Bible that I have purchased in about 30 years or more. I have had many many bibles in the past. I just never saw the need for a leather Bible. But things have changed. Over the last 2 years I've begun purchasing leather Bibles. I have calfskin, goatskin and top grain leather bibles now.

[@AFrischPerspective]

I think leather Bibles are totally worth it. They often have a great look and last longer.

[@Pastor4all52]

Yes, buying a Premium Bible that has wonderful leather and great construction will really spoil you.

[@Pastor4all52]

I have this Bible in the Cambridge and it is a wonderful looking Bible. The print is really dark yet no ghosting at all. You are right that this Bible has wider margins to be able to write in.

[@Pastor4all52]

I have this Cambridge Turquoise Reference edition Blue goatskin Bible. I just love it! I love the bold text that is so nice, crisp and clear. This is one made by Church Bible Publishers, who I think probably excellent (I have purchased other Bibles from Church Bible Publishers that are excellent in quality, The price is amazing.

[@paulzeman7684]

Beautiful review of an absolute favorite timeless edition. :)

[@javierdelgado1554]

I love that brown... looks really nice. I have a 180 handsize with the same type set. It's so enjoyable to read from.

[@AFrischPerspective]

That's awesome. I bet the handsize is really nice for reading and carrying around easily. Which kind of cover does it have?

[@javierdelgado1554]

@@AFrischPerspective The handsize is not too light and not to heavy, perfect to carry around. 10 pt font is perfect if you have bad vision. The cover is a top grain cowhide... not as soft as the calfskin but soft nonetheless. When you first get it the cover is really stiff and has very little flop. I've had mines for about 9 months now and the leather has softened up a lot and has become floppy. I think I prefer the too grain over the calfskin because it feels more durable and the feel is are very nice like the calfskin. You cant go wrong with either one though. If you like something softer calfskin is your choice but if you like a combination of soft but thicker leather then top grain is the one.

[@Poppop-yp7zm]

Brown isn’t usually my favorite color but I think leather looks nice!

[@robbyclark6915]

The first “nice” leather Bible I ever saw (and I’ve now inherited) was, or is, a brown, calfskin, Scofield, Bible with gold ribbon markers, KJV of course. It belonged to my father in law who was a pastor. I still have it but it’s a hand size so it’s way too small even with my glasses on.🧐

[@sandygrogg1203]

Oh yeah... That text was “goin’ home...when you read THRCEND, all I coukd say was wow..and Amen I have old Bibles just like that one... What a treasure..

[@perfectstandardkjv6849]

A lot of publishers have taken out the Translators Dedicatory because the publishers are Catholic, and the KJV the true word of God points fingers at their deceptive nature.

[@Rob-lu2ns]

This was a great review! I actually just ordered this same exact Bible, a few days ago, for a lot of the same reasons. Just such a great retro look to it... I can't wait to get my hands on it. ❤️

[@AFrischPerspective]

That's awesome! I think you'll really enjoy it.

[@sylviafriessen9124]

Tim Frisch would you say this ironed calfskin scratches very easily? Which would you recommend more.. The calf or lambskin?

[@christianpatriot7196]

Do they have this text block in a personal size with top grain cowhide??

[@sandygrogg1203]

I was just looking at the Reader’s edition, which is $99. Still a good price for such a beautiful Bible.the large print is a 12 point type.. Freat!

[@ymshao]

How is it compared with the KJV Turquiose published by Cambridge University Press?

[@AFrischPerspective]

Cambridge has better materials and the maps are printed better. But the CBP Bible has wider margins. Here is a review of the Cambridge edition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKvf4l9oJp0hdk

[@glenconverse1327]

Turquoise refers to the font

[@MCGaar]

Is this one soft and flexible? CBP are so stiff!

[@josephgard8015]

I can’t tell is this the turquoise large type wide margin? Or just the midsize turquoise?

[@AFrischPerspective]

This is the midsize. The margins are generous, but it is not considered a wide margin Bible.

[@josephgard8015]

A Frisch Perspective thank you!

[@AFrischPerspective]

@@josephgard8015 No problem!

[@mrjustadude1]

Is this the midsized or hand-sized version?

[@bradberry6201]

that is a beautiful bible

[@coolspiritministries]

KJV only inerrant English translation

[@fallengod6680]

Could someone send me the exact link to THIS bible? Does it come in black?

[@AFrischPerspective]

www.churchbiblepublishers.com/?s=turquoise&post_type=product

[@fallengod6680]

@@AFrischPerspective Thank you so much! Do you know specifically which of these bibles in the link you provided is yours? Also, are all these bibles in the old Cambridge text?

[@AFrischPerspective]

@@fallengod6680 You're welcome. Mine is the brown ironed calfskin. They are all use the old Cambridge text, as far as I know.

[@paulm283]

40? What😄

[@bradberry6201]

not to me