Hi Tim! In my search for which ESV Bible to select, I followed the wisdom of you, and of your dad. Knowing that he chose the Cambridge Topaz, when he likely had his pick of anything, I began my search. I found a great deal through one of the Facebook group, and my ESV Topaz arrived today. What an incredibly beautiful and readable Bible! Thank you for all that you do, and for helping us find a Bible that is perfect for us!
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, Broch! I can't wait to tell my Dad!
@nathanielmiller19804 жыл бұрын
Excellent job with this review. So helpful seeing them side by side. Your reviews are easily the ones I would recommend to anyone looking for a Bible they will love for a lifetime.
@timwildsmith4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Nathaniel!
@Airik1111bibles3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful words about sharing your love of bibles my friend, guard that joy. When Its grounded in Christ it reaches others and lifts their spirit man. Good review brother .😇
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kyleyoakum93834 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. I am a verse by verse guy and when I saw the Topaz, I was so pleased to find the one that had all the features I love. Blessings.
@timwildsmith4 жыл бұрын
The Topaz is a beautiful Bible. My dad really loves this one.
@donnawildsmith22324 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful. I like the comparison aspect of this video. Well done!!❤️
@timwildsmith4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mom!
@toobalicious2 жыл бұрын
The open-book, side-by-side comparison in your interior walkthrough was the most valuable part of your video for me. I came in thinking the Omega was what I wanted, but in looking at readability, I'm now leaning towards the Cambridge (my eyesight isn't as good as it was). Thank you.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! So glad that was helpful!
@jinwan30882 жыл бұрын
Man, Tim, with my Crossway ESV Large Print Personal Bible starting to break apart, I'm on the hunt for a long-lasting investment, and your bible reviews are SO good, thanks heaps. I think I'm opting for Topaz, as I'm used to large 12 pt fonts on my current Bible! Thanks.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@sherylp.95703 жыл бұрын
These Bibles are beautiful! Your review is phenomenal. Thank you so much. 💕
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Sheryl!
@calebbrininger74833 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reviewing these Bibles I'm trying to grow spiritually with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and want a high quality Bible, that feels great, looks good and will keep me in the word.
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Caleb!!
@randywheeler39142 жыл бұрын
I really want the Allan but can't find it anywhere so more than likely going to go with the Cambridge your review really helped me the most out of all of them cause you compared them all together... thank you
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! Also… you can usually find a gently used Allan in FB groups like “The Bible Exchange.”
@einarengemoen2486 Жыл бұрын
This review is really well done. So useful.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@zacharycochran9323 Жыл бұрын
I have loved your videos. I’m on a journey to find my perfect bible and your reviews have helped tremendously! I currently use the large print thin line reference Bible and believe the Omega in Horween is a promising and what I’d love to have as a forever Bible. Now just to find one! Thanks for all your work
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@joelfields98074 жыл бұрын
Love the Quentel layout the best! Nice video 👍🏻
@timwildsmith4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joel!!
@aaronhayworth21513 жыл бұрын
Just getting to watch this as I'm going through some of your videos. The one thing that sticks out to me is how spoiled we are in the market by bibles with gilded edges around the inner cover. Cambridge would be that much more of a threat if they added it to the Topaz, Turquoise, etc.
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
It’s the little things, isn’t it?
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
Wow. What colours. Thanks for a great review.
@jwweaver863 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love them all! Trying to decide to pull the trigger on the Topaz or not. I have a NCR and Quentel. Great comparison.
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Right on! It's a good one!
@WesPoirot3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this channel. Thank you so much.
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Wes!! Glad you enjoy it!
@AlvinRyder3 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks. I hope you do a mid size bible (5.5x8") round up: Allan ESV1, PSQ, Cambridge Concord (wish they did an ESV in this size) or you could say a Concord size Pitt Minon) and whatever else you think of. Of the large sized bibles, I have a Topaz which I really like (verse by verse, font is not huge, red letter text) = Winner.
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alvin! I'll figure out the best way to do a mid-size round up. Did you see my small Bible round up? It includes the PSQ, Pitt Minion, Clarion, and a new Crossway Bible. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9iInMd-v6jPYYE.html
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
I like the side column references. Esp in single column . but 2 col ALSO
@einarengemoen2486 Жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanx!
@shane41763 жыл бұрын
Geeze tough they are all so nice. Great video
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
No kidding!
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
I like Topaz set up. 2 columns w notes in side. I have 3 Cambridge bibles but not TOPAZ YET.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
Key word: YET
@apratimchakraborty19803 жыл бұрын
Beautiful review!
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@brodyholloway71613 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful!
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. That’s what I’m here for!
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
I got the replacement QUENTEL NASB 95 today. It is great. But a bit floppy. But I love it. A bit afraid to use it. But it is probably best 200 $ I have spent. Love the format and 11 point font. I think I understood THEY..Schuyler..will do 2020 in another version..but keep 1995 in QUENTEL.. But not sure.
@snikpmotak3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Tim! Would you say the Cambridge is as floppy as the Quentel? I'm not s big fan of the "flop" but I love the layout of the Cambridge.
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Maybe slightly less floppy. I love that Topaz.
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
I like ALL these BIBLES.
@AM123783 жыл бұрын
Do all ESVs have titles for the Psalms? Or just the Schuylers? Do they add titles in Schuyler NIV? Ty!!
@GregorySolberg3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, I love your channel and your Bible reviews are top-of-the-line, in my opinion. I'm looking into purchasing the Topaz at the moment. Could you do a similar comparison video on your NRSV line-up?
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@KyleSteele883 жыл бұрын
Great review. I currently own the Topaz, but have eyed the newer Quentel. Spec wise they seem so similar (same 28gsm paper/ 2k Denmark) other than the Topaz verse by verse. Is the Quentel easier to read, or is there no noticeable difference between it and the Topaz?
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
The Quentel font looks slightly larger to me than the Topaz, but I find both of them to bey very clear and comfortable to read.
@KyleSteele883 жыл бұрын
@@timwildsmith that helps, thanks!!
@rpcrev3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vids. Something I struggle with don't understand and that is why they have references on the outside (or middle) rather than gutter. Its so much easier to read main text when not reading the curve into the gutter. Do you have any thoughts on this. Kind regards Martin
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
I tend to agree with you, Martin. To me, references in the gutter are there when you need them, but out of the way when you don't.
@TomPlantagenet4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison-personally I’d give it to Allan for the win. Next up: PULPIT BIBLES!
@timwildsmith4 жыл бұрын
I need to save some money to get into the big boys!
@TomPlantagenet4 жыл бұрын
Tim Wildsmith and probably a lot of anabolic steroids to carry more than one around at the same time.
@Kusv5833 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased the Cambridge Topaz and I am having some trouble finding a nice case/cover for it. I ordered one on Amazon but was too small. Can you recommend a site for bible cases for the larger bibles?
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t used cases myself, but I’ve seen a few people mention using iPad cases, etc. Others have made some themselves.
@juandrefourie85723 жыл бұрын
I have a Thule iPad Air sleeve case that has a micro fibre lining inside so it’s soft. It also has a smaller pocket on the front for pens, both have zippers. It fits perfectly in there while maintaining a small profile for a carry case. Check it out
@juandrefourie85723 жыл бұрын
I think the sleeve is called subterra
@jinwan30882 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, actually thinking about it I might go for the Schuyler due to the 11 pt font. In real life do you sense the difference? I'm currently using a large primg 12 pt font ESV from Crossway.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
I think the Schuyler Milo typeface reads really big!
@jinwan30882 жыл бұрын
@@timwildsmith Big is good - will last me till I'm in my 90's LOL.
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
I have the TOPAZ and QUENTEL in ESV. Would not want the Crossway or Allan. Based on PRINT appearance.
@ayblessedandvision78962 жыл бұрын
Hai Tim. More closer camera to the text please. So i can read it. I really want to know, coz in Indonesia there's nothing bible like in your country, so many verses and prints. Thx.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@chris1john99 Жыл бұрын
Schuyler is nice what size font it
@seek4truth Жыл бұрын
Hi, which ones are line matched?
@jeremyanddebballon4811 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a recommendation on the most flexible leather bible you've had, felt, seen?
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Allan Bibles from the Chant era. Sooooo floppy.
@loveisall55202 жыл бұрын
Allan Bibles just ain't my taste. I've seen many over the years owned by friends and they seem to come up short in the text blocks and type.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
Some of them aren't that great... but a lot of them are awesome!
@gleasonparker16842 жыл бұрын
What is font on quentel and price? thanks.. Is topaz NKJV only.?
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
11pt Milo typeface on the Quentel. About $200. The Topaz is currently available in NKJV and ESV, but the line is expanding.
@@timwildsmith i can't press read more for some reason can you give me the shuyler link? My phone keeps doing it, if the "read more" is next to a link it would press the link
@timwildsmith3 жыл бұрын
@@basedcataphract5852 Here you go: evangelicalbible.com/
@sanskritprayers4 ай бұрын
I love everything about Allan except the type / fonts and the fact they sometimes print in China (no line matching, lots of needless ghosting and I'd rather not support China brcause of its human rights record were its posdible to avoid doing so). So it's Schuyler for the win
@odessaxmusicclips60282 жыл бұрын
Those vulgar tattoos are really distracting. Very unfortunate.
@timwildsmith2 жыл бұрын
😳 😳 😳
@j.woodbury412 Жыл бұрын
@@timwildsmith It's probably not the tattoos themselves she's referring to, but the fact that you have tattoos, period. Don't let those people get to you. Just keep doing what you're doing. As long as your heart's in the right place, that's all that matters.