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There are footnotes at the bottom of the page that are keyed to the text with numbers. Some ghosting does show through, but I believe that’s due to the boldness of the text. At first I thought it was too dark, but after using it for a few days it has become my favorite paper in any Bible. The paper is thick and opaque, and has a deep cream tint. The ruled lines are narrow ruled, so you’ll have to write small. They are 2 inches wide and have a line for every line of text. The outside margins are lined for writing.

It makes the text much more readable because it feels natural. Verses that are Old Testament quotes are centered, making them stand out from the rest of the passage. The text is in single column, paragraph format. The bold headings stand out and help break up the page, giving it a better designed look. Bold verse numbers greatly help when looking for specific verses. The verse numbers and headings in the text are even bolder. If I could make one change it might be to increase the font size, but this small text will not keep me from using it.

I usually want a larger print font, but I haven’t had any trouble reading this text (except for after a long day of looking at a computer screen). I’ve seen reports of around 7.5 but that could be the leading. The font is small, but it’s still very easy to read because it’s sharp and bold. You won’t have to hold the Bible open to write in Genesis or Revelation. The binding is sewn, allowing it to stay open and lay flat when opened to any page. It has an elastic strap to keep the Bible closed. It seems to be durable this Bible is meant to be used. I’m reviewing the black Moleskine edition.

No extras (references, concordance, maps)Ĭhristianbook: ESV Single Column Journaling Bible(Black)Īmazon: ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (Black).

It is available in both Moleskine and cowhide. All the basics are here: sewn binding, paragraph format, single column, ruled lines for notes, cream paper, and a bold font.

New American Standard Bible 2020 (NASB)Ĭrossway’s nice ESV Journaling Bible is now available in single column format.

– NKJV- Zondervan Beautiful Word Bible *This Bible’s illustrations are already colored in, there is no NKJV that I know of that comes in a coloring version. – NIV- Zondervan Beautiful Word Colorin g Bible – ESV- Crossway Interleaved Journaling Bible– Cloth Cover Pre-Illustrated Journaling Bibles – ESV- Crossway Interleaved Journaling Bible– Leather Cover (This is my personal FAVORITE) – CSB- The Illustrating Bible (This Bible has 4″ margins and a spiral binding) Interleaved Journaling Bible – ESV- Crossway Single-Column Journaling Bible – KJV- Personal Reflections Journaling Bible Classic Single Column Journaling Bibles (Again, these are my preferred Journaling Bibles) – ESV- Crossway Double Column Journaling Bible Keep in mind that there are other cover designs available for these Bibles than the ones provided in my links. *This article contains Amazon affiliate links. Below is the list of Journaling Bible options with links to buy from Amazon I hope I’m not making this sound super complicated! I believe the infographic above makes it much simpler. (Though I will always encourage you, that anyone has the talent to do their own- see THIS POST HERE for more on that.) The pre-illustrated Bibles also have a lot of blank margins as well if you are on the fence.īibles without the pre-printed designs are wonderful to be able to have your own freedom and space to create whatever you want (these are my preferred Journaling Bibles and also the most popular.)Ĭrossway ESV Double Column Journaling Bible The first question to answer is if you want to create all your own art, or have designs pre-printed that you can color/paint.īibles that have the designs printed in the margins are great for beginners or those who don’t feel they have the artistic talent to make their own. Which is great because we now have so many options, but also overwhelming to figure out which one is right for us. In the last couple of years, a TON of Journaling Bibles have come out on the market. For myself, and most of my Bible journaling buddies, there is something special about having your art directly next to the verse or chapter you are meditating on. A great way to get started is to use whatever Bible you have on hand and do your journaling in a separate notebook/journal!īut, I will say that having an actual Journaling Bible is really nice to have, and worth the money especially if you like the idea of the art directly in your Bible.

ESV BIBLE NOTE TAKING FULL

They have thicker pages than a normal Bible, and wide margins (or full blank pages)! Do I need to spend the money on another Bible?Ībsolutely not! There are no rules when it comes to Bible journaling. A Journaling Bible is a Bible specifically made for note-taking and journaling.

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