The Thomas Nelson Sovereign Collection New King James Bible Large Print Reference Edition is another example of getting great bang for the buck prevalent by Bible publishers today. I found this edition thoughtfully crafted as it honors the legacy of the 1611 King James Version while offering modern readability and study tools.
Physically, this edition is available in Leathersof covers in black, brown (the one I reviewed), and purple, featuring gold gilded page edges, perimeter stitching, and raised spine hubs that lend it a premium appearance. The cover had a handsomely triple-tooled framing. The Smyth-sewn binding ensures durability and allows the Bible to lay flat when open, enhancing usability during study sessions. Measuring approximately 6.5 x 9.25 x 1.25 inches, it strikes a balance between portability and readability.
Between the covers, the Bible features a 10.5-point NKJV Comfort Print typeface, designed for easy reading over extended periods. The text is a traditional double-column, verse-by-verse format, with line-matching to minimize ghosting and enhance clarity. Distinctive, decorative drop caps at the beginning of each chapter, accented in red, add a touch of elegance and pay homage to traditional Bible design . Though some folks don’t care for red letter Bibles, I find the inclusion of red-letter text for the words of Christ a help in distinguishing key passages.
For study purposes, this edition is well-equipped with over 72,000 end-of-page cross-references, concise book introductions providing historical context, a concordance for word studies, and full-color maps to visualize biblical locations. Bible collector enthusiasts usually obsess over paper quality and thickness (known as gsm).
The paper quality in this edition is generally acceptable, but some users have noted issues such as crinkly texture and occasional print imperfections . Nonetheless, the Sovereign Collection NKJV Large Print Reference Bible offers a harmonious blend of traditional aesthetics and modern functionality, making it a valuable resource for both devotional reading and in-depth study.
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