Buying a New Bible

Whether you want to give a bible as a gift, or are in the market for a new one, the choices available today are overwhelming. But there are just a few basic questions that can help you narrow down your selection.

1. Who is the bible for? From toddlers, to teens, women, men, couples, special occasions, recovery, today's publishers have combined the most popular translations with devotional material and study helps that are geared to a particular audience.
2. Which translation? An easy test I give a bible before I buy it: I open to Psalm 23. If I like the way it reads, since I am already familiar with the King James Version ("He leadeth me beside the still waters...") then I can quickly compare.
3. What will it mainly be used for? Study bibles are available in every translation, some giving great information about "all things bible". Devotional bibles are great for helping you grow spiritually. Pocket bibles are great for the car or purse. Parallel bibles take 2 or more different translations and list them side by side on a page.
4. What kind of cover? Now you can buy a camo bible, as well as Genuine Morrocan Leather. Bonded Leather is sturdy, and less expensive than Genuine Leather. Hard Covers are great for kids bibles.

Hope all this info didn't confuse you more. Please be sure and check out our online store selection of bibles at The Armory Bookstore Online