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What is the CSB?

The CSB, which stands for Christian Standard Bible, is a decent translation. I am going to start using it as another reference while sermon prepping, but it will not be my primary translation.

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CSB Large Print Ultrathin Reference Bible, Black Premium Goatskin, Black Letter Edition

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What I like:

Out of all the Bibles that I have seen of the CSB version, this is the nicest. The leather is said to be goatskin, but it seems to be more of a top grain leather. It does feel nice in your hands and because of the sewn binding, it lays flat when opened. I do like the red stitching along the edges.

What I don't like:

I am not a huge fan of the typesetting and layout of this Bible. It almost looks like the font and layout that you would see in a teen study Bible. It is a double column layout with references in the middle. I know, I know... having the references in the middle has been a common layout, but for me when the references are in the middle it just throws me off as I read.

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Overall, this would be a nice Bible to have as an extra reference. Since it lays flat you will not have to use paper weights as you're studying.

You can purchase it through B&H Publishing or through Amazon.