Spiritual Warfare Bible

I will begin reviewing this Bible with an assertion of its outright beauty and durable construction. It is well bound and the imitation leather grey cover is attractive. It is weighty both in size and in overall content. The articles on spiritual warfare are informative and the artwork is a great additional bonus. As someone else reviewed; I do not find the repetition of the content from Thigpen's manual to be a negative. I have Thigpen's manual in digital format and it actually will make a great prayer guide to go with daily readings. I love the fact that it does contain explanatory notes, a guide of daily readings and topical in the appendices of the volume. Now, for a few very minor flaws that are worth mentioning but by no means deal-breakers. First, the font is light for these old eyes and I would like a darker print. Explanatory notes are endnotes as opposed to footnotes, which makes them less convenient in course of reading, and they are in a miniscule font that is challenging to read. The Bible does not have a map section and I would have appreciated an introductory section prior to each book with critical info and observation, but being as I have plenty of that info elsewhereit is not a major drawback. As I said, none of these are strong enpugh to present any downgrade in recommendation. I am much more pleased with it than with the Ignatius Press Bible for instance. All of this being said, I applaud this Bible for its inherent, inviting beauty and its informative amd worthwhile content. Words of Christ in red is a plus as is the RSV-2CE translation. I believe this will be my daily go to Bible for inspirational reading and contemplation, especially Lectio Civina reading, which is why I bought it. It is a worthy companion to Thigpen's Manual of Spiritual Warfare and a truly wonderful Bible for any Catholic serious about his or her faith. I fail to see how anyone could be disappointed with this purchase if they are looking for a solid Catholic paper Bible. I give it a most hearty recommendation.

There are great reviews here about this Bible, and I coincide with them. I gave this Bible to my husband on his 2nd anniversary of ordination as a Permanent Deacon. I noticed that he actually used it a lot, even more than the other gazillion versions of the Bible we have in our house (we both studied Theology and teach Bible classes in our diocese). I decided to read my husband's Bible for few days and I found it to be wonderful for spiritual reading! We have many Study Bibles with comments and footnotes and I noticed that sometimes my spiritual reading of the Bible becomes sidetracked and turns more into a Bible study, because for me it is inevitable to look down to read the additional information in the footnotes. Don't get me wrong, I love study Bibles! The thing is that this one has little to no footnotes, which makes it perfect for me to take it, for example, to Holy Hours. I can just sit there and let the text speak to me in front of the Blessed Sacrament. I can do Lectio Divina and really focus on the text. There is a time for everything. Bible study is one thing, Bible reading for prayer is a different story. This one has become my favorite Bible for prayerful reading! Now, for more technical aspects concerning this product, the text is of my preferred translation of the Bible in English (RSV-CE 2nd edition), it is beautifully presented in dark gray imitation pebbled leather, with silver-gilded pages and three black ribbons to mark your readings. See my pictures for the dimensions of the product. I think that the size of the font is 10pt, which makes it very easy on the eyes. The color of the pages is a nice off-white (when the pages are too bright, it hurts my eyes, specially when I am reading outdoors). There is very little bleeding from the text in the back of the pages. The texture of the pages feels great to the touch. Throughout the Bible you will find inserts from the Spiritual Warfare Manual by Paul Tighten. These are printed in full-color in glossy paper. So, starting with the Bible translation, to the looks and the feel of the Bible and the inserts on spiritual warfare, this Bible is a great choice for either personal reading or for a gift. You can not go wrong with this Bible! It deserves all the stars!

It's a big Bible! I love how the spiritual warfare pages are separated within the Bible instead of all in one side of the Bible. I was worried about the packaging because the box had an opening on the sides but the Bible itself was in plastic with no holes. So everything was in tact and perfectly fine. I love the format of the history and the headers for each subject in the chapters for easy reading. And I love how psalms are left in a separated manor by dividing the verses one by one.

Quite a journey to get this beautiful Bible. 1-went to bookstore in town to purchase, closed 2 weeks for spring break. 2-ordered from Amazon, stuck in transit, never arrived 3-ordered another copy, went to highlight my favorite verse and found Bible missing 16 physical pages in Psalms, my fave verse in those pages 4-ordered again, received with all pages included. Definitely spiritual warfare against me getting the Spiritual Warfare Bible!

First off, one of the nicest physical representations of a Bible in my collection of many translations ranging from Orthodox Study Bibles using the Septuigint, multiple Catholic Study Bibles, 2 Protestant Study Bibles, and a few other translations one using the Clementine Latin Vulgate side by side with the Bishop Challoner Douay-Rheims. I have a New English Translation of the Septuigint (NETS) which is my favorite Old Testament version. I also have an interlinear New Testement Bible from the Masoretic text coming any day now, translated into literal English from the Greek and also into NKJV. Point being, this Bible is sort of unusual in that is uses the RSV-CE "Catholic Edition" and fills the gap for me between the Duoay Rheims and RSV-2 which is the Bible used by my Eastern Catholic Church. This Bible is furthermore unique for its focus on Spiritual Warfare and the entire edition is wrapped around that fact. Truly a nice piece of work, and an interesting companion to your Bible collection (I'm recently Ukrainian Catholic but I find all my Bibles interesting and the history of the Bible something VERY MUCH worth studying and everyone should!!!!!) Hope that helps, this is a very nice, and unique product and not just for Catholics East or West. Any Christian would benefit from having this Bible!

I bought Thigpen's "Manual for Spiritual Warfare" for my wife last year, and ended up reading it more than she did. So when I saw this, I had to have it. Yes, the special sections on spiritual warfare are taken directly from that volume; there is no new content here if you've read the Manual. However, I knew that already. I bought this because I've been wanting an RSV-CE Bible, and I appreciate the Manual for Spiritual Warfare enough to have the added content within the Bible. And it is a fine Bible! First of all, I love the fact that it has some serious heft! This is a man's Bible (no offense, ladies-you will love it too!) It weighs several pounds. I feel like if all else fails, I could just smack the devil upside his head with this and knock him out cold! It's a very nice looking Bible, too. Soft, attractive grey cover with silver imprinting, shiny silver page edges, three ribbons (all black), and glossy, color inserts with the Spiritual Warfare content, including paintings by old Masters. The Bible pages are thin yet strong (I don't like super thick Bible pages), and I'm so glad it has the words of Jesus in red. I sometimes struggle with sloth in reading Sacred Scripture, but this Bible is so nice I really want to read it. I immediately began reading after receiving it. I'm very pleased with this purchase! The fact that it was about $20 cheaper than offered from the publisher website is a big bonus, too. Highly recommended.

This bible is great. It isn't a travel bible, but it is great to have around and reference. Multiple page markers are great, the illustrations and descriptions add to the bible well. Very happy. It ties in well with the manual for spiritual warfare which is also great.

Having found Thigpen’s “Manual for Spiritual Warfare” indispensable, I fancied having a Bible with many of the inserts from the Manual. Almost as tho having two volumes in one. This is the RSV-CE2 translation (preferred by many), is well-constructed in grey “Ultrasoft” (imitation leather), with silver gilded pages... thus matching the “Manual”. The print is clear and large... almost “large print” sized, in fact. Page margins are rather narrow, not allowing for much note-jotting space. In addition to the reprinted text from “The Spiritual Warfare Manual”, there are many glossy pp. of art reproductions. Commentary and footnotes are at a minimum. The majority are found in collections at the conclusion of the two Testaments. This Bible is better suited for reading and contemplation (eg: Lectio Divina) rather than as a general study Bible. The only con I found is the size/weight. I would’ve preferred a more portable Bible: slightly smaller sized and one much lighter in weight. My first thought upon opening the package was re: how heavy the volume is! Of nearly two dozen in my library, this is easily the heaviest Bible I own... outweighing even a 3” thick NABRE study Bible. Overall, I’m quite pleased with my purchase and recommend it to all who enjoy Thigpen’s “Spiritual Warfare” writings. Thanks for reading, -CC, Amazon Prime Member-Reviewer

To wydanie Biblii jest genialne. Zakochałam sie od pierwszego wejrzenia. Użyteczne komentarze, krótkie modlitwy, szczegółowe informacje, absolutnie konieczna pozycja dla każdego wierzącego, nie tylko zaangażowanego w modlitwę uwalniania. Rewelacja!

“and that since childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through the faith that is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3:15-17‬ ‭MEV‬‬ First and foremost, this is the Holy and inspired Word of God, and as mentioned in a previous review, the translators have done an excellent job in updating the KJV with a Modern English language. The Bible itself feels nice in your hand, the paper and edges are quality and the writing is clear. I enjoy reading this Holy Bible. Great for home devotional reading.

Es una Biblia en inglés con cubierta de goma rugosa. Sigue la traducción estándar, y es de formato bastante grande. Lo que la hace especial es que tiene nueve insertos extraídos de la obra "Manual for Spiritual Warfare" de Paul Thigpen, que ponen en relación el contenido de la Sagrada Escritura con el combate espiritual. No obstante, el formato de dicho manual es de bolsillo, y esta Biblia es bastante grande. Su adquisición hace innecesaria la compra del manual que, por otra parte, se queda un poco pobre comparado con el manual del método "Liber Christo".

Picture is accurate to the product received. Feels like it it was bound with care; the price certainly matches the quality. This made a perfect "just because" gift for my Dad; and he's quite happy with it.