Schuyler Quentel vs. Cambridge Topaz

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0:00 Hello Friends!
0:26 Intro & Setup
3:10 Exterior Comparison
5:32 Page Layout Comparison
7:24 Verse-by-Verse or Paragraph
8:24 Font Size Comparison
9:45 Poetry Settings
10:24 Red Letter Text
11:01 Concordance, Maps, Etc.
13:38 Final Thoughts
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[@shuttergirlUK]

Great review - super helpful, thanks! I think with the paragraph format vs the verse-by-verse, the latter can be far easier if you have any eye sight or neurological issues. Possibly for other conditions/illnesses, reading issues too. I suffer from chronic migraine, and the fact the Topaz has verse by verse and much better spacing, means it is easier to read than a dense text paragraph. Space is always helpful with neuro stuff!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jnjayat]

Tim, your doing a good job with your page. Thanks for your content.

[@joshuataylor81]

Yet another fantastic review and video Tim! Thank you for your time/effort to share. I must give a shout-out to the community in the comments here! Lots of good supportive words and insights! Thanks to everyone for coming together and sharing!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Joshua... and YES, I love the community we're building here on this channel!

[@princessgigi9866]

Awesome review! Thank you for explaining the Verse by verse , and showing this. I ‘Ve always wondered what the verse by verse meant so I appreciate your explanation. These are both top quality Bibles . It was so nice that you showed us a side by side comparison. I really love the Schuyler Bibles I just wish they would make them in the Red letter edition.

[@timwildsmith]

You’re very welcome!

[@philipmelgren4469]

Awesome review thanks Tim. I love the Schuyler Quentel I have it in NIV, the layout & font size is great. I have it in Calfskin - beautiful!

[@timwildsmith]

Appreciate you watching the channel, my friend!

[@armandus505]

Thank you for your great reviews! I have decided to go with a NKJV Topaz because I like the less busy verse by verse appearance of its outlay vs the that of the Quentel.

[@timwildsmith]

Nice... I'm glad you found one that works for you!

[@jhowdle]

Love your reviews. Thanks for all you do. I have both a Topaz and a Schuyler and there are things I like about both. The verse by verse in the Topaz is wonderful. The look and feel of the Schuyler to me takes the cake. I also find the layout easy to read as well. Either one of these will serve anyone well I feel. I plan to study each of them more in depth this weekend. Look like it’s going to be cold in Alberta. Good weekend to spend in Gods word.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jason!

[@gleasonparker1684]

Thanks Tim. Brilliant as usual.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@calvinlindstrom123]

I am blessed to have several Cambridge and Schuyler Bibles. For studying and preaching I have found the Topaz to be a fantastic Bible. The ease of finding your spot is a great plus. I do miss the beautiful formatting of poetry, but that is the price to pay for consistent layout. Great review.

[@timwildsmith]

Well said! Thanks, Calvin!

[@Aaron_Stuff_]

I own an ESV Schuyler PSQ and a full size Cambridge Topaz. My ESV is my go everywhere bible and my Topaz is my at home study, note taking, workhorse. I love them both. I believe the Topaz edges the PSQ by one thing...I love the verse by verse. Great review! Love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Aaron!

[@CobyMunsey]

I have both in the ESV. I use both, it just depends on what I'm using them for. Great review as always.

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome... love that, Coby.

[@friendlysnake]

Really great review. Great communication style and delivery. As to the subject matter itself, I plan on buying one of these ESVs. Both look great. I have a few Quentel's already and they are wonderful. The Cambridge seems to be on par with it. After watching the review.....I still don't know which way I'll go. I see the black Quentel with red ribbons and page gilding that looks very sharp that may end up winning the day just for the look.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks! Yes... sometimes it comes down to one small thing or another.

[@pfridell8424]

I was so happy to see your new review pop up in my recommendations. I've been having some trouble finding a Schuyler Quentel review that gives some time to show the Concordance. I wonder if there are any other special features? I have a Thompson Chain Reference Bible and have really enjoyed all the special features in the back.

[@timwildsmith]

Welcome to the channel, Pam! Here’s my full review of the Quentel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKXcqKSuhrycr5o

[@mikemiller575]

Thanks Tim. So helpful. Even though I prefer a more poetic layout of the Psalms like the Quentel, the Topaz does offer, at least in the NKJV, capital letters throughout the Psalms indicating where the next line of poetry would begin if it had retained that format. This helps a little. Just received my NKJV Topaz Green goatskin this morning! Love it! Next on my list, something speckled (Allan).

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Mike!

[@redroses9053]

Does it have misprint

[@NormFields]

Great review and comparison. I would love to see the Cambridge Topaz and Cambridge Wide Margin side-by-side comparison. I have one PSQ that is an amazing Bible. But, my personal preference is Cambridge. I have a few Wide Margins, Pitts, and Clarions. I've had to stop myself from ordering a Topaz a few times, not sure how much longer I can resist :D.

[@timwildsmith]

Great suggestion, Norm! I have the NKJV Wide Margin, so I'll try to carve out some time soon to do a comparison.

[@barbaramandy8708]

I'm expecting my blue Topaz NKJV edition tomorrow! I also have a Quentel that I'm using right now and I love it. Can't wait to get my hands on the newest piece of the collection! Great review as always, thanks, Tim =)

[@timwildsmith]

You’re welcome!!

[@barbaramandy8708]

Update - I LOVE the Cambridge Topaz. It's got everything I like...verse by verse, (perfect for Bible study class), 2-column text, and words of Christ in red. The goatskin is every bit as wonderful as the Schuyler. The paper, although I'd love to have it in a thicker GSM, is so silky smooth, I find myself gliding the palm of my hand over the page while in Bible study. It's actually smoother than the Quentel. It's now my main Bible, although I go back and forth between them, as well as checking out different versions. I highly recommend it if you like the format.

[@timwildsmith]

@@barbaramandy8708 Glad to hear it!

[@narrowistheway77]

I have a few Quintels, but I just decided to buy an NKJV Topaz too, can’t wait for it to arrive 😁👍🏼

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

[@lauraburandt2655]

Thank you for all of this great info on comparing the Schuyler Quentel and Cambridge Topaz. I went back and forth for a while, and I was preferring the verse-by-verse format of the Cambridge at first. I also would like to have Christ’s letters in red. The Topaz is also $30 more expensive. Hard choice, but thank you for comparing them! It was great insight. I ended up choosing the Quentel in Imperial Blue goatskin. I believe it’s quality is virtually unrivaled. Also, I love the layout, even though it’s not verse-by-verse, it is about the most clean and readable 2-column, paragraph style format I’ve seen. I like how clean and crisp it is, without much wasted space, and the references are there at the bottom without being distracting. I also love the red letter paragraph distinctions, the separate poetic format, and the larger print. All in all, it could be perfect with red letter for the words of Christ - but that’s my preference and not everyone’s. It was the better value per dollar, I believe. However, I don’t think one of these Bibles is “better” than the other, but rather it just boils down to personal preference related to the text formatting. I, myself, might’ve chosen differently if I didn’t already have an NASB in verse-by-verse format that I use to follow along with sermons. That is an AMAZING format for following along, finding your place, or pulling specific versus out. I hardily recommend that everyone own at least one Bible in a verse-by-verse format for their library!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for sharing! Glad to help n

[@sherylp.9570]

I am loving this Schuyler. I cannot decide if I want the Quentel or the Caxton. But that Topaz is gorgeous! Oh, my .. such hard decisions!! lol

[@timwildsmith]

I know, right?! So many great choices out there!

[@timothypaxson2976]

Excellent review and I appreciate you taking the time! I’ve been eyeing the Schuyler Quentel and decided that it is the next Bible I’m going to get. Have a blessed day, brother!

[@timwildsmith]

Glad it was helpful, Timothy!

[@johnwilderspin1633]

Hi Timothy, l have both the Schuyler & the Topaz. At my age, 61, if l were to own only one, it would be the Schuyler with their larger 11 pt font. Blessings, John Wilderspin

[@timothypaxson2976]

@@johnwilderspin1633 thanks for your input! God bless 👍

[@stevetucker5851]

Thank you so much for this comparison. I’ve decided to go with the Topaz. I think it’s better than the Schuyler in so many ways.

[@timwildsmith]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@johnwilderspin1633]

Hi Tim, great review / comparison. I own both & my only complaint with both bible companies is that neither offers a NKJV w/o a red letter text. The current trends in NT textual criticism seem to be moving us all towards the more traditional Greek text as reflected in the NKJV consequently l think it would be nice to have a premium bible black text NKJ option. Blessings, John

[@timwildsmith]

Hey John. Yes, I think it would be nice to have a premium NKJV with black letter throughout.

[@chanellehodges130]

The Thomas Nelson Premier Collection Thinline NKJV with brown tan cover, is a black letter with a similar paragraph layout to the Schuyler but has poetry format too. I know it's viewed as being not quite equal to these, but it's very nice.

[@gleasonparker1684]

The Quentel format is perfect. I got a NASB 2020 reference bible today with 2 columns and verse #'s offset. And center column references. A lot seems based on following Quentel...not sure if center column is too small or if at bottom is better.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I have never seen a better design or layout than the QUENTEL has. Also the font is 11 points and that is almost the best I can do right now and also the 11-point in the Quentel also looks bigger than some of the others that I have seen.

[@grantkruger3689]

That green goatskin on the Topaz looks great. Wish they'd use it for the ESV...

[@timwildsmith]

Agreed!!

[@markc8323]

I have both. I think the Cambridge Topaz is the absolute best Bible on the market today.

[@gleasonparker1684]

Both are beautiful. Will get both. Hopefully.

[@timwildsmith]

Awesome!

[@toobalicious]

Hey Tim - your reviews are always top-notch and cover the relevant points that I’m interested in. Thanks for putting together all the information needed to help inform my purchase decision! Do you know if there is a similar top quality bible produced with even larger type - like 12 point (like maybe a Quentel+)? I’d willingly forego cross references just to get a slightly larger font…

[@timwildsmith]

Similar quality with bigger type... I don't think so. The 11pt Milo Typeface in the standard Quentel is the biggest you'll find at this quality level.

[@toobalicious]

@@timwildsmith Thanks - just didn't want to leave any stone unturned.

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

I love marbled covers. Regardless if they are real leather or synthetic. I got the Abide coming and I can’t wait to see it.

[@timwildsmith]

Nice!

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

@@timwildsmith Because of the short you put out this morning, I wanted to make a short with Because of You by Kelly Clarkson. But I don’t know if there’s a way for only you to have seen it. But because of your review, I ordered it.

[@johnenglish4652]

Great review. Thanks. My Quentel has a few notes above the reference notes. I think they are translation notes though. I've got the gray leather one with silver / red paint and red ribbons. I really like it; but I like most of their Bibles. Also, My Cambridge Bible text (different Bible) always seems significantly darker, and so I can get by with a smaller font. I've got a Cambridge Concord KJV Bible with smaller font that, for me is easier to read than even the 11 point font of the Quentel. Might be just me, but it looks like they put more ink on the page.

[@BrianMarcWhittaker]

I love the Schuyler maps and cover, but I like the Topaz text layout. I want a hybrid. :)

[@timwildsmith]

Me too!

[@gleasonparker1684]

I found that I had another ESV in large print on my bookshelf last night..but there is just something about the Schuyler lineup and the beauty of the colors and the fact that they use red Accents in the text. I wouldn't buy the RSV just because it's a smaller font but I suspect..in the end...I may end up buying ALL of the Schuylers in the Quentel and the PSQ line.

[@simply_content]

Lot of value here! I own a Schuyler PSQ and an ESV Topaz from Cambridge. Love them both. Considering getting a Quentel in the CSB translation.

[@timwildsmith]

That's a great combo, Colby. I was thinking about picking up a CSB Quentel, too!

[@simply_content]

@@timwildsmith Nice! Yeah, I think I need an Imperial Blue one to go along with my Blue Topaz!

[@WesPoirot]

My CSB Quentel in dark green should be arriving today :)

[@timwildsmith]

1️⃣ FULL REVIEW of the Schuyler ESV Quentel: www.biblereviewblog.com/blog/cambridge-topaz-esv 2️⃣ FULL REVIEW of the Cambridge NKJV Topaz: www.biblereviewblog.com/blog/cambridge-nkjv-topaz

[@gleasonparker1684]

Love the red accents in QUENTEL. TOPAZ too in text. In preaching bible they use blue.

[@ckostyn]

I realize I'm commenting on an old video - are there any other ESV reference bible editions with cross references in the outer margin and a font of at least 10pts that has close to premium or premium binding other than the Topaz? I love what I see in both of these, but I just don't care for cross references on the bottom. I will most likely get the Topaz, and I won't have more than one at this price point so I'm taking my time searching.

[@wildbillyd1]

For my first premium bible I got the Topaz in no small part due to this video. The deciding factor was the verse by verse, I had never used one much at all and it just seemed better in my mind. After almost exactly 2 months I have ordered the Quentel, I just can’t get used to the verse by verse. Everything else about it exceptional, ZERO complains. I’ve been using a study bible for nearly 20 years and I guess I can’t get used to the new (to me) style. My mind just runs it all together, I rarely recognize OT quotes. It is however faster/easier to navigate. But for me It’s like I’m trying to read it like one long paragraph. I guess I’m just stuck in my ways, I can’t kick my translation either. Their are some I like better, until I use them for about a week then they just don’t “feel” right. It all works out though, now my wife has the Topas, she is used to it coming from a Thompson Chain and much prefers the verse by verse. As I think I would if I would have started with it 20 years ago. Anyway, I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos. Thank You! 👍

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for sharing! It's definitely a process to find the Bible that works for you.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I like the Quentel layout best I think. Both are great however. Some fonts measure/read differently it seems..as you say. Also margin on Quentel CSB is smaller than NASB it seems.

[@shawnmoshier9947]

Test drove the Topaz; it was nice. However, they have some wood to chop the match the end to end quality of the Schuyler Quentel. I would love to see RL Allan partner with a team to develop a custom typesetting, give it the Allan treatment and send to Charfleet for binding.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Shawn... what do you prefer about Quentel over the Topaz?

[@shawnmoshier9947]

@@timwildsmith I prefer the format of the Quentel for reading vs the Topaz. The paragraph format and the references and footnotes at the bottom of the page allow a more efficient “reader”. The VBV format of the Topaz would be great for a pretty portable teaching/preaching Bible though. The typesetting was real nice on that Bible. The hinge was pretty tight on the one that I received, but am sure that would break in with use.

[@timwildsmith]

@@shawnmoshier9947 Thanks... good insight.

[@DerrickMims]

I think you have just about sold me on an ESV Cambridge Topaz. Now I am deciding whether to pull the trigger on the bright red cover. . .

[@timwildsmith]

Great Bible!

[@silentshadow7625]

Would you have time to compare the Cambridge topaz in this video and the thomas nelson vbv center column reference bible in goatskin? I would greatly appreciate sir.

[@timwildsmith]

If I can get ahold of that TN Bible!

[@gleasonparker1684]

I like/liked this video.

[@gleasonparker1684]

BOTH ARE beautiful.

[@joelfields9807]

Nice review!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks, Joel!

[@raiders345]

I'd choose the Schuyler Quentel, due to the larger font, and the black letter text.

[@timwildsmith]

It's a good one!

[@gleasonparker1684]

The layout of Quentel is almost perfect for readability and references at bottom if needed. TOPAZ takes a lot of space in margin. But looks great.

[@timwildsmith]

Both look great!!

[@Jay-ef2ii]

A question to Mr. Wildsmith: Where do you buy your Bibles-from what online store?

[@timwildsmith]

I use EvangelicalBible.com, Bibles-Direct.co.uk, Amazon, eBay, and Facebook.

[@claudiabailey5302]

This might sound weird but I feel that the Topaz gives a bit of breathing space with it’s text, as it’s not so close together.

[@timwildsmith]

Yes, I can see that too.

[@brandon1967w]

I just ordered a topaz. However it’s the calfskin. I’ve heard the binding Isint as good. Is that true. Hoping I didn’t make a mistake

[@timwildsmith]

I'm sure it's a solid Bible... it's just not edge-lined, so it will not be as floppy.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I think Cambridge could have put the references and such at the bottom and made the font much bigger and not wasted so much space but it does look nice but in most cases that I've seen the biggest font always wins at least in my case because I'm getting older and it's a bit harder to see.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I like poetry layout of Quentel.

[@chris1john99]

They now have rsv and nlt as well

[@gleasonparker1684]

When not sure buy BOTH.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I think that with Quentel you CAN get it in different translations is a real plus. Plus the PSQ in same pagination is a real drawing card. I feel like I don't have the WHOLE bible until I have BOTH sizes in a particular translation.

[@timwildsmith]

I agree, Gleason!

[@toobalicious]

Gleason - 100% agree with your thoughts. The fact that you can have a home *and* travel size with identical pagination is something that is a significant win.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I have both and think I like TOPAZ better but Quentel is 11 pt vs 10 pt. But Cambridge DOES fonts right.

[@Judson-ix5gt]

Question for you Tim - is the Topaz Paper the exact same at Quentel? I have a Quentel and I find the paper to be pretty thin for a premium. But it sounds like the paper is more opaque?

[@timwildsmith]

I *THINK* it's the same 28 GSM Indopaque paper.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I think I will have all but NIV in Schuyler QUENTEL line. And KJV in Canterbury.

[@trnkmd1976]

I have both of these. The Topaz is calfskin and unfortunately I do not like the feel. Schuyler calf skin is almost as soft as the goat skin. Cambridge calf skin is not soft at all. It’s still in the box and never read.😢. Tim I really appreciate your reviews. Thanks brother.

[@timwildsmith]

Note: the Schuyler Marbled Mahogany Calfskin is edge-lined, where the Cambridge Topaz calfskin editions are paste down... so that's probably more of a binding thing that the quality of the goatskin.

[@gleasonparker1684]

Where did you get Quentel calf skin ? I heard evangelical bible only does goatskin NOW? Thanks much.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

My NKJV Topaz came in yesterday and it has multiple misprints. Old Testament quotes in Mark are italicized but nowhere else that I could see. Sadly I didn't find this out until I already wrote my name in the presentation page, but I have let Evangelical Bible know about this. This is a huge oversight. Someone may think those quotes are supplied words (because the NKJV uses italics for supplied words). Disappointed in Cambridge's lack of proofing!

[@joelfields9807]

I just got mine today and was studying in the OT but I took a look and my goodness you're right! I like it enough I'll keep it but goodness I'm concerned now there may be other oversights 😔

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

@@joelfields9807 That is my concern, that they missed other things. Disappointing that this Bible was delayed but still has major issues like this. It is a beautiful, incredibly readable text though.

[@joelfields9807]

@@RoastBeefSandwich I like it enough that I won't return it but I think I will email EV Bible and Cambridge to make them aware if they aren't already. They may want to discount this printing at the least.

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

@@joelfields9807 it is odd though that apparently none of the reviewers read from the Gospel of Mark before publishing their reviews...

[@timwildsmith]

I just heard about some of these issues earlier today. Not something I noticed when I did my review.

[@anaverageamerican7224]

What is ‘Quentel’? I have tried looking and I can’t find a definition?

[@jacksonconrad4619]

I gotta clock on for work cant watch the whole video. But is this the newest Quentel that is due at the end of feb??

[@timwildsmith]

Nope, this is a ESV Quentel from the run they did last year.

[@jacksonconrad4619]

Oh alright. Nice bible. Thanks Tim.

[@deanbrandon3615]

Love the verse by verse in the Cambridge, but I also like the separation of poetry format as you say, in the Schuyler. The 10 point font in the Topaz is acceptable, but 11 point is a bit better. These two Bibles are very similar but each still unique.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@deanbrandon3615]

@@timwildsmith as I responded on the other video, I got the Cambridge Topaz for the ESV, but now I am going to order the KJV in the Schuyler.

[@deanbrandon3615]

It looks like they call the Schuyler KJV the Canterbury, not the Quentel,, so I am not exactly sure the difference there.

[@deanbrandon3615]

Ok, an update. I have gotten several translations now in both Cambridge (Topaz in blue) and Schuyler Quintel (also in Blue), both large print. I liked Cambridge best originally, but now I slightly prefer Schuyler. Why? The Cambridge, while well made, has verse-by-verse layout, and is very high quality; with all the notations, reference marks, and footnote marks plus a slightly smaller font, well, it isn't as easy to read for me as the Schuyler. The crowding effect of the accessory marks and the layout is not as much in some parts as in others, but it is distracting. They are both fantastic in their own way. You cannot go wrong with either.

[@nazairetetreault2664]

Does Cambridge have a nlt yet

[@gleasonparker1684]

Schuyler uses ALL of page. And with RED accents is easy to navigate. Since CAMBRIDGE did NOT include ALL of NKJV notes and references. But in the ESV version there are lots of notes. And probably NKJV also. Depending on which part 9f bible. Topaz has RED in verse #'s so makes It easy to find. Both bibles are beautiful.

[@nazairetetreault2664]

Does the Cambridge lay flat

[@ShoelessPoimen]

Having both I would say the Topaz edges out the Quentel as my main teaching/preaching Bible simply because it is verse by verse. Once Schuyler comes out with the Stridon in ESV I assume it will edge out the Topaz simply because Schuyler in my opinion just builds a better Bible than Cambridge. I honestly think Schuyler is the best Bible around right now. I know Schuyler is working on the Treveris in ESV but I do not think it would lend itself well to pulpit ministry for me. Very exciting times in Bible publishing!

[@timwildsmith]

I’m excited to see how the Stridon turns out.

[@offroad5798]

Does the Schuyler Quintel or personal size Quintel NASB have red letters? I'm looking for an NASB premium personal size with red letters and cross references. I'd really prefer having red letters, if Schuyler doesn't make that, do you have any other recommendations?

[@timwildsmith]

I don’t know of many NASBs that have red letters.

[@offroad5798]

​@@timwildsmith Good to know, thank you

[@RichardVRusso-rj9ws]

Do either of these feature the Revised English Bible translation with the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical Books?

[@timwildsmith]

Nope! I don’t know of any publishers who are doing premium editions of the REB these days.

[@chaplainpaul5326]

Schuyler has an RSV in the works.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I think I like QUENTEL layout and quality MORE than TOPAZ. I don't think it has the FEEL of other Cambridge bibles. E.g. KJV. I hope to get a NKJV in QUENTEL when available. I do have the PSQ in THAT version.

[@jayman1338]

Ok Tim I’ve watched this and I would say you’re right. The paper in the Topaz is not more opaque than the paper in the Quentel. I think they might be about the same. Do you know if the paper in both of these bibles is from the same source or are they from different places? I know they were both bound and printed at Royal Jongbloed but…

[@timwildsmith]

I would guess that they’re the same paper, but I don’t know for sure.

[@jayman1338]

@@timwildsmith thanks bro!

[@pig5267]

It's been almost a year since one of your commenters brought up the issue of "italicized misprints in Mark. Have you received or heard any official clarifications from the publisher of the Topaz?

[@timwildsmith]

It was an error.. will be fixed in future printings.

[@AJSmith-lt5yc]

Schuyler is a cut (or two) above Cambridge certainly. The only thing I see missing with Schuyler is a verse by verse option. Cambridge deserves their respect certainly as a quality and consistent publisher. But if we are talking premium bibles I feel like they clearly need to be behind Schuyler and Allan

[@rvvanlife]

I'm assuming the color green in the Cambridge Topaz is not the only color that it comes in

[@timwildsmith]

That’s correct.

[@poplarmeadow]

The best value NKJV is the Nelson Preaching bible. I have the Quentel and the Nelson and I would say both of these are a better option than the Topaz. The lack of a poetry setting in the Topaz is a deal-breaker. Also, at $240.00, the Topaz too expensive.

[@timwildsmith]

I've heard great things about that Bible... I also like their NKJV Large Print Thinline.

[@marcushuff1633]

I like everything about the Topaz but the verse by verse, is there another option in paragraph format?

[@timwildsmith]

Yeah... I'd love to see a paragraph format Topaz... but alas, it does not exist.

[@Mr_Marcus_H]

@@timwildsmith let’s start a campaign! You’re a KZbin celebrity so it’s gotta hold some cred in this!!

[@Tax_Buster]

Why didn’t you use a Quentel with goatskin cover with both ESV or NKJV to compare with the ESV and NKJV Topaz so that the same would be more comparable?

[@timwildsmith]

I just used the Bibles that I have available to me, Terence. I thought it worked pretty well since the main differences are the interior formatting, which doesn't require them to be the same translation.

[@Tax_Buster]

I see. Anyway, good job! One of my favorite videos of yours was when you compared all four premium large ESV Bibles: Quentel, Topaz, Allan Reader, and Omega. It’s even saved on my phone for easy reference. As for me, I don’t have any of those because they are truly hard to come by in our country which makes it all the more expensive, considering they are already expensive to begin with. I would love to have a Cambridge ESV Topaz, a Schuyler NKJV Quentel, and a Holman CSB Verse-by-verse (the one you also reviewed). Those would be my dream Bibles! God bless and thank you for your wonderful reviews!

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for watching, Terence!

[@einarengemoen2486]

👌

[@BibleLovingLutheran]

I'm the same with the maps brother.

[@timwildsmith]

Yep!

[@618society7]

Looks like the Cambridge has better line spacing and better paper.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I think I like QUENTEL layout better. But TOPAZ choice of covers better.

[@gleasonparker1684]

I think many thinlines are following Quentel w 28 gsm? And thinner papsr. I thot I did not like thinlines but w proper paper ..great..following QUENTEL is always a good idea.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼

[@marcijo1059]

What does Quintel mean?

[@JerseyCity478]

I haven’t seen red gilding on a Bible in a long time!

[@timwildsmith]

So beautiful!

[@stephengerard8826]

Who makes the best KJV of the Holy Bible?

[@timwildsmith]

I would give my vote to the Oxford Longprimer by R.L. Allan.

[@MrGhostwolf999]

Topaz FTW

[@Alex-jr1zs]

whats the best possible bible a lay man can buy?

[@timwildsmith]

That’s a subjective question, but these Bibles from Schuyler and Cambridge would be near the top of my list.

[@vancesnyder2426]

Schuyler print all the way.

[@timwildsmith]

They do an excellent job!

[@percival5207]

Quentel wins it for me. Though traveris is the best.

[@timwildsmith]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Jfchild]

Verse by verse is always superior IMO.

[@BibleLovingLutheran]

I sold my Topaz and if I'm being honest the VbV was a bit annoying as a reader. I'd see it as being better for studying or following a pastor. To sit and read the paragraph format has spoiled me a bit... Love my PSQ so I'm thinking the Black Pearl may be next.

[@timwildsmith]

That Black Pearl in NICE!!!

[@BibleLovingLutheran]

@@timwildsmith I really need to just get a Concord with full yapp. It's my favorite but am out of practice with the KJV. Maybe time to visit an old friend. Lol

[@douglassowter9600]

I love Schuyler but nothing can replace my Cambridge Topaz

[@timwildsmith]

Glad you love it!

[@erinjoy8338]

Which do you prefer or these two?

[@timwildsmith]

I like a lot about both of them! I'd probably give the Topaz the edge for the typesetting, but I like Schuyler's bidding a little better.

[@michaell.johnson3207]

@@timwildsmith Binding (not bidding)?

[@lilium215]

Where can I purchase the schuyler? On the website they have very limited color choices.

[@timwildsmith]

Their website is evangelicalbible.com/product-category/schuyler-bibles/ ➡️ if they don’t have what you want in stock, your best bet is to look on the FB buy sell trade groups.

[@omensix]

Me watching 👀 these videos knowing I can’t afford any of these bibles 😂

[@timwildsmith]

Hahaha!

[@johntrotter7889]

How come no red text for words of Christ - seems unthinkable?

[@timwildsmith]

That's actually a fairly new invention.

[@davegarciaofficial]

I was soooo stoked about the Topaz ESV…. Until I found out it was red letter… ugh! Why red letter?!? Make a black letter ESV topaz and Goldilocks will have been achieved lol

[@timwildsmith]

I'm with you on this one.

[@gleasonparker1684]

Quentel looks darker and easier to read.

[@timwildsmith]

Thanks for sharing, Gleason.

[@IO23777]

Cambridge all the way - The Schuyler is: Dare I say it... Decadent

[@timwildsmith]

Oooohhhh!