Holy Bible: English Standard Version (ESV) Anglicised Purple Compact Gift edition with zip - Hardcover

‘This is a fine, fresh and faithful translation, combining both elegance and accuracy to bring us a version of the bible that is anything but standard. The ESV brings us a text that is both readable yet scholarly. It is quite simply the best version we have today – clear, simple and illuminating‘
MARTYN PERCY, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon

At last a translation that majors on accuracy, combined with a modern, fluent style. I am confident that in time the ESV will become the standard translation for the English-speaking world.’
THE RT. REV. WALLACE BENN, Bishop of Lewes, England

‘Meticulous care and passionate research make the ESV a crisp, accurate, and valuable translation.’
MAX LUCADO, Minister, Oak Hills Church of Christ

‘The ESV satisfies the preaching memorizing, studying and reading needs of our church, from children to adults.’
JOHN PIPER, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota

An attractive, compact edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible; the world’s fastest-growing Bible translation. Ideal as a gift or for personal use.

This purple edition features a protective zipper and is perfect for reading on the move. Its many helpful features include:

· British English Text
· Compact, portable size
· Double-column format with black letter text
· Concordance
· Protective zipper
· Presentation page
· Ribbon marker
· Gilt page edges

The English Standard Version is a great choice for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family prayers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An ‘essentially literal’ translation, the ESV Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world’s leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Trusted worldwide, the ESV is a treasure for life.