Never thought I’d be saved 10 years ago enjoying a Bible unboxing video 😂 God Is Good
@isaqueoficial2285 Жыл бұрын
I wish we have Bibles in this quality here in Brazil, but I'm already grateful for we can have a bible.
@AnAppealToHate3 ай бұрын
HA BRAZIL LMAOOOO AHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
@scyth23 ай бұрын
@@AnAppealToHate Um, seriously?
@AnAppealToHate3 ай бұрын
@@scyth2 yeah man, this dudes skin is literally the same color as poo. literally unreal!!!
@AnAppealToHate2 ай бұрын
@@scyth2 yeah thats what im saying! Those brown freaks down there are still eating each other! As if they could understand theology.
@JTOverby Жыл бұрын
I think the ribbon is such a personal preference thing. I have the ESV Heritage featured in this video and an ESV PSQ with the bigger, thick red ribbons. I have to say that I think I personally prefer the thinner ribbons to thicker ribbons. But I think that just shows a personal preference to what we like and maybe Crossway is just going to stick with that. Great video as always!
@PBODYMLI Жыл бұрын
They need to release a more premium version of the personal reference single column… Allen tried but I want the same compact size but in a nicer format.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see that Bible with this paper!
@RoastBeefSandwich Жыл бұрын
That Bible is my favorite right now. I agree, I'd love to see that book printed on top-quality paper and with a real leather binding.
@pattube Жыл бұрын
The Heirloom Alpha ESV looks like an amazing Bible, and I'm sure it'd be great to have, but for my money I'd still prefer the Schuyler PSQ ESV for a portable double column premium ESV (e.g. I like the PSQ's red accents; I prefer the Schuyler PSQ Milo typeface to the Alpha Lexicon typeface).
@pappywinky4749 Жыл бұрын
I personally struggle with lexicon because of how thin the letters are. I have great vision and still, I have a hard time focusing on the font. I use the thinline and I'm planning to switch to a different bible. Wish comfort print wasn't proprietary because its my favorite. Is the PSQ easier to read than the thinline edition?
@waynemetcalf4254 Жыл бұрын
Good morning everyone!! Hope everybody has had a great week so far and I hope the rest of the week is even better!! Thanks Tim , looking forward to another great review!
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Wayne!
@BeingRedeemed Жыл бұрын
I never heard about the Alpha coming out. Just looked it up, and that footprint hits the sweet spot for one hand holding!
@vbarron2127 Жыл бұрын
This Bible checks off a lot boxes for me and it might become my EDC once I get it! Thanks again Tim for the aweosme review.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@BeingRedeemed Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, this was helpful! For the money I think I prefer the PSQ with some extra features.
@airangel2992 Жыл бұрын
Still liking the Heritage or Omega out of all of them.
@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brother Tim 🌹⭐🌹
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome!
@samuellakestoneguitars5646 Жыл бұрын
It reminds me of the size of the Cambridge Emerald which for me is perfect. I’m so glad Crossway have released this! Totes gonna grab that! Cheers Tim! X
@SKAT_52968 Жыл бұрын
I love this!!!! Thank you for a great review that answered all of my immediate questions!
@Runningtherace5117 күн бұрын
Thank you Tim
@mattberkenpas3952 Жыл бұрын
I like the crossway ribbons. I'm not a big fan of large thick ribbons. Great review. Beautiful Bible!
@JohnnyMacs-BibleNightInCanada Жыл бұрын
The ultimate EDC! Amazing bible, another great review 🤗
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Johnny Mac!
@bertrodgers2420 Жыл бұрын
I watch all your videos but this may be the bible ive been the most tempted to purchase myself. ESV isn't my top translation but that size and quality is fantastic.
@andynguyen522211 ай бұрын
Love this review!!! At first, I thought the Alpha was basically the Heirloom Thinline that was cropped down and everything else looks the same, so I was hesitant to get it. But it was that line match that totally sold on me.
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼
@JenisonShorty Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review TIm. I'd love to see Crossway move to a 32 or 36GSM paper in their Heirloom bibles (thinking 316 with the LSB and Allan with the Readers). I would sacrifice a tiny bit of thinness for a thicker paper. Crossway layouts are some of the best, but I don't care for the 28GSM paper.
@jasonengel Жыл бұрын
If I used the ESV, the hardest choice would be which of the so many excellent formats to buy. 8pt 7"x5" text only is the perfect every-day-carry size.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Agreed... ESV fans have SO MANY options!
@AustinGonder2 ай бұрын
I have this in the Wellington leather, and I love it
@timwildsmith2 ай бұрын
Nice!
@SM-JIL Жыл бұрын
Agree with the ribbons, need to be better. Wish this was a single column but a lovely sized bible, well done Crossway!
@ianperry497411 ай бұрын
This came up at a perfect time. The church I’ve started attending uses the esv bible
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
Nice!
@CKNewtonRE11 ай бұрын
You had me excited that they maybe had finally decided to make a premium PSR edition....sigh nope I had and loved the original version in lambskin, although it was let down by the poorly printed text block. I would love to see that with the RJ treatment someday...
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
I wish!
@porscheconvert111 ай бұрын
The price point is so off for what you get here
@jeffwilson70279 ай бұрын
I was able to handle an Alpha at a local Christian Bookstore. To be honest, I was disappointed with it. I have an Evangelical Bible exclusive Crossway Heirloom Omega in green. I love this Bible! The Alpha in black leather just didn’t feel as nice or as high quality. For the money, I think the Schuyler PSQ is better.
@NicoSaysThings Жыл бұрын
I love my Omega. Though, I feel like at this price range, I'd still lean towards getting a PSQ. Then again, opening the Omega is always a great experience, I'm sure that I would also feel the same about the Alpha.
@WilliamKister9 ай бұрын
Both made at the same place. Just have to decide if you want the references or not in that small footprint. Quality should be the same.
@BillMcDaniel74 Жыл бұрын
I have the Crossway ESV Heirloom single-column Legacy. I really like single-column bibles but it would be nice to be a little more compact version.
@dentReviews Жыл бұрын
Love my heritage. Sometimes wish it were thinner or smaller. I wouldn't mind slightly smaller fonts but identical layout...
@RoastBeefSandwich Жыл бұрын
I think of the two I would prefer the Heritage since I like single column layouts. I am looking forward to the True Tone version of the Heritage next year.
@user-xd9lb5sx4g11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Tim, for this review. I am really impressed with the quality of Crossway's heirloom Bibles and your passion in all your reviews. So, I was wondering - do you plan to do a review of the recent ESV Heirloom Heritage, Wellington leather edition? I just received my copy a few days ago, and it took my breath away! I would love to hear your comments. BTW - I look forward to reading your book.
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
Hope to get one any day now!
@JadesNews11 ай бұрын
I'm glad that it is not printed in China. With more and more persecution of Christians there, I find myself looking for Bibles printed in the USA or other countries. I still wish the words of Christ were in red. I'm hoping you have some insight as to why so many of the newer translations don't use that. This one says it has an 8pt font. That is too small for me as I get older I tend to look for the larger print when available. Great review and look forward to your future videos. I just watched your Bibles you don't like video and found out you are from TN. I'm in TN too, so hello neighbors! Sending Christian love and hope to you and your wife. Maranatha!
@Cliff_Dixon_42 Жыл бұрын
It may be roughly the same pagination as the Large Print Compact (one of which was the first Bible that I got more than two years ago -- my first Bible in decades), and seemingly the same font size . . . but it looks like the leading (space between lines) MIGHT be just slightly larger on the Alpha. If it's line-matched, that would be new as well (don't think the LPC was). I do find it interesting that the Alpha has maps, but no concordance (LPC has no maps, but DOES have a concordance). If you can get away w/out concordance or cross references, this would be a VERY NICE OPTION!! I'm certainly interested . . .
@masont2429 Жыл бұрын
Every time Crossway comes out with something new I get excited…only to get sticker shocked into another Schuyler or steadfast. That Wellington leather is cool I guess, but not almost $400 cool, especially for a Bible the size of a note card.
@blakerudler526611 ай бұрын
If the Alpha had the same page layout as the omega, this would be amazing, great for memorisation
@TheArod2111 ай бұрын
Stunning Bible and great review
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@revplaysgolf10 ай бұрын
This Bible in Wellington might just become my new preaching Bible! I typically like the 8.5 x 5.5 but I think this might be close enough to work, plus I always did like the PSR too.
@pappywinky4749 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see how it compares to the PSQ in terms of font size and presentation given the similar size
@yeshuaislord30586 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness seeing you turn the cover back stressed me out lol. Very beautiful Bible. I love crossway
@thjshbr Жыл бұрын
No cross reference suite was a miss on this. Not sure why I'd go for this over a PSQ or even an heirloom thinline.
@andrewherman815710 ай бұрын
Hot take: Crossway's ribbons are nicer because they are easier to tuck in without getting scrunched up at the top of the page.
@timwildsmith10 ай бұрын
Hey-o!!
@davidkelley8220 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great travel Bible.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
It is… I’m traveling with it right now!
@terrysbookandbiblereviews Жыл бұрын
It looks awesome!!
@jesseletkeman6426 ай бұрын
If Crossway keeps making these beautiful Bibles, I'm going to have to learn how to replace ribbons.
@timwildsmith6 ай бұрын
Hahaha!
@stephenkusmer Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for a long time for this Bible to come out, as I have long felt that the ESV Thinline Bibles are too tall and skinny (they just don't feel hearty or "Bible-y" enough in my hands), and the ESV Large Print Compact has a problem with really bad ghosting (although it is a nice size for carrying around). I've been on the search for an ESV that I can carry around in my backpack and use while I'm out and for sharing with friends, and perhaps this could be a good option. I don't understand why this Alpha edition doesn't have a concordance (it adds a lot of usefulness and barely adds any thickness to the Bible), and also why they are sticking with the glossy dedication/family and map pages(I've long had issues with these pages on my other ESV thinlines, where they tend to smudge up and get what looks like ink marks bleeding through when I write on them). I wish, also, that there was something else in terms of red accents with the chapter numbers or book titles, just to give it a more beautiful look. Finally, I wish that Crossway had a non-premium version of this size Bible that could be more affordable (honestly I am not considering the Large Print Compact because I bought several to give away and was appauled by how bad the ghosting is on them). Thanks for a great review, Tim!
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@timochka0099 ай бұрын
Imagine if they made these personal sized Bibles in a credo version 🤤
@mfacundo710 ай бұрын
I think I found my forever small Bible and daily driver. Its probably bad that I keep my Schuyler in great condition, but with this, I’ll drive into the ground because of its life time guarantee😂
@biblegeeksquad1804 Жыл бұрын
Gosh I love this!!!!
@christinawynkoop4027 Жыл бұрын
I have a personal size ESV study Bible. I would love to have it rebound in a nice leather and nice ribbons. Any suggestions? I love your videos! Thank you for all the hard work you put into researching Bibles for us!
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
check out my Rebinds playlist... I've reviewed lots of great Bible rebinders!
@christinawynkoop4027 Жыл бұрын
@@timwildsmith thank you
@JosephAlanMeador Жыл бұрын
Wow, more expensive than a Schuyler/Allan/Cambridge! For a nearly $300 bible definitely not for me, but could be "the one" for somebody at that nice small size
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Crossway's price is $203 with their free Crossway+ membership... and I would guess that Amazon and ChristianBook will be even lower than that when arrive in stock.
@JosephAlanMeador Жыл бұрын
Gotcha, so pretty much a direct competitor with the PSQ. Nice! @@timwildsmith
@RoastBeefSandwich Жыл бұрын
$300 is the MSRP which is pretty much an irrelevant figure today. Nobody pays sticker for things like this.
@JosephAlanMeador Жыл бұрын
Thanks :) I was actually going off of the Amazon price, which is near 300 at the moment. @@RoastBeefSandwich
@TacticalPreppy Жыл бұрын
I’m frustrated that it doesn’t have a concordance; that is a deal breaker. I wish they would simply take their personal reference Bible, make it a premium edition, and add maps and book introductions. That would be perfect.
@TheDareD3vil Жыл бұрын
Everyone is different, I suppose-I’m very glad that they left out the concordance on this small portable edition. I’d rather have a thinner Bible and leave out the extra stuff on an edition that I’m going to carry everywhere.
@2SnakesАй бұрын
@@TheDareD3vil Shouldn't have included maps then.
@paulandcathyostrander8726 Жыл бұрын
I personally like the ribbons
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people are fine with them.
@jamestrotter3162 Жыл бұрын
The Alpha looks to be about the same size as the Cambridge Concord.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
It's actually quite a bit smaller.
@favianee Жыл бұрын
Hey Tim. Do you like the Alpha or your Personal Reference Bible better? The Alpha seems to be slightly smaller.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
The PR is still my favorite... but I wish they made those with this paper!
@JBD-cx9sf Жыл бұрын
I am horribly KJVO. Wait for the barbs. LOL! I love all your videos, though. Did you ever review the KJV Giant Print Thinline Premier Collection from Thomas Nelson? My favorite non KJV video that you made? Do I have to pick one? They are all great. I look forward to your videos. Also, I can’t wait for more Becca content. The blindfolded Bible guessing was hilarious.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I don't think I ever got a copy of that one.
@athozosachu5646 Жыл бұрын
They need to update their ribbons seriously
@born2win262 Жыл бұрын
You going to review that new Desert Camel Calfskin from Schuyler ? Looks beautiful!
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah!
@ANEJIPARKER6 ай бұрын
I really love how simple this Bible is, that is what I am looking for! (no wide margins, no commentary, etc) but I would like a larger Bible and single column. Any suggestions?
@TylerErickson-nb3il10 ай бұрын
If you had to choose between the thinline and the alpha which would you go for? Struggling to decide between the two, thank you Tim for all your videos!
@timwildsmith10 ай бұрын
Hmmm… probably Alpha, but it’s close.
@TheBigHurt-zc2pw11 ай бұрын
@7:48 the PSQs sadly do not have concordances 😢 one of the only things that I dislike about them... other than rhat, they are fantastic Bibles!
@justinj_0010 ай бұрын
Noooo I LOVE thin ribbons. Thicker ones take up too much gutter space and make me want to move it out of the way when I'm reading
@justinj_009 ай бұрын
That top grain large print compact looks amazing and affordable but it is out of print 😢
@Colorado5344 Жыл бұрын
Why does Crossway hate ribbons? Even inexpensive versions of the NKJV come with two ribbon markers that are wider. It seems like any ESV bound in either Buffalo Leather or Genuine Leather should come with at least two ribbons. I love the quality from Crossway, but they do seem to love to skimp on ribbons.
@Kjt85310 ай бұрын
Luke 17:21 - Is the kingdom of God “within you” or “among you”?
@Creationhorse Жыл бұрын
The Alpha and the LP Compact both have an 8 pt type. So, it's just the margins are wider in the Alpha? Or is there also more space between lines?
@nb4mt Жыл бұрын
How does this bible compare to the ESV Personal Reference bible in terms of line spacing, font size and readability?
@Leyvas_lawn Жыл бұрын
How’s the type face compare to the PSQ? I know they’re both 8pt. But sometimes different fonts look bigger or smaller. Does it appear larger than the PSQ or smaller?
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
It's slightly smaller to my eye.
@toddheidenreich3866 Жыл бұрын
Yes, slightly smaller, The PSQ is 8.5 pt while this is 8 pt. Overall, very similar. As was mentioned, I think the PSQ has a slightly thicker font, which, to my eye, would make it a bit easier to read.
@stedfastt12 күн бұрын
Surprised they can’t make these bibles cheaper. Just feels like such a money grab. This is more expensive than a Schuyler.
@bk247084 күн бұрын
The gospel coalition store has them a lot cheaper than crossways store. So check that out.
@Beefcake1982 Жыл бұрын
Hey great video. Thanks. I’ve been looking for my perfect Bible. I’m hoping to find a BIG ESV. I keep looking online and it seems like they’re all personal size or compact. I want a big Bible with big letters and thick paper. Like a Bible for the house that’s made to last and easy to read. Has anybody come across an ESV Bible like that? You can get king James Bible’s like that, but I can’t seem to find an ESV.
@RoastBeefSandwich Жыл бұрын
Look at the ESV Large Print Wide Margin.
@Beefcake1982 Жыл бұрын
@@RoastBeefSandwich thank you for the suggestion. I looked it up and it might be what I’m looking for. Great username by the way!
@Beefcake198211 ай бұрын
@@Yesica1993 my wife has that one. It has great notes and illustrations!
@souldier2425 Жыл бұрын
My biggest beef with Crossway's type setting is how they butcher poetic sections with all these single and half words having their own lines. Schuyler does the poetic setting far better
@RoastBeefSandwich Жыл бұрын
seems rather small potatoes to me, but I acknowledge that once we get to this premium price tier it's all small differences that separate the choices.
@souldier2425 Жыл бұрын
@@RoastBeefSandwich for me personally the type setting/text block is the most important part of a Bible. Considering that a large percentage of Scripture is in the poetic setting I think it makes a substantial difference visually. It's what has prevented me from purchasing any Crossway or Allan ESV premium bible.
@RoastBeefSandwich Жыл бұрын
@@souldier2425 I think most style guides recommend continuing a line until the end and then breaking it when you've run out of room (as Crossway does it), not breaking the line whenever you want to create a "solid block" of text so to speak.
@vtwinrev11 ай бұрын
I agree - I find one word widows very annoying and distracting, and there seems to be a lot of them in the poetic sections that this video shows. I also agree Schuyler handles single column poetry much better.
@paulklenknyc11 ай бұрын
@@RoastBeefSandwichI could eat a small potato.
@jeremybarbaresi68927 ай бұрын
Hey Tim. Crossway lists the font size of both the Thinline and Alpha as 8 point. You stated the Thinline has a slightly larger type face. Is the Thinline font noticeably larger than the Alpha?
@timwildsmith7 ай бұрын
It looks slightly larger to my eye... but not super noticeable.
@WesTheMarketer Жыл бұрын
Love this! How does it compare to the Pitt Minion?
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Thicker, but the font size is much more readable.
@StevenTHeppell Жыл бұрын
Goodness me @Tim I think you now have so many bibles, that the film plot "The Book of Eli" is simply not plausible anymore 🤣
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Ha!
@tylerpartin36763 ай бұрын
Do you prefer the alpha or the heritage as an everyday Bible Tim? I’m wanting a good personal size ESV but don’t want anything hard to read
@timwildsmith3 ай бұрын
I prefer the Heritage, but it is definitely BIGGER than the Alpha.
@gillianfernie9376 Жыл бұрын
So I misunderstood the name of this Bible. It has nothing to do with the Alpha program by Nicky Gumble?
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
It does not.
@NedStJean Жыл бұрын
I like it.
@markcaolboy2470 Жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, which do you prefer among the heritage, omega, thinline and the alpha? kind of confuse between omega and thinline size. Thanks :)
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Hmmm... I think the Heritage is my favorite, followed by the Alpha. The Thinline is smaller than the Omega, and it does not have cross-references.
@DavidS-mg2so Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the brown Wellington leather edition of this Bible will patina with time and use? I know the black goatskin won’t but I wonder about the other. Thanks for any answers you have.
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Yes, it will. Very much so.
@DavidS-mg2so Жыл бұрын
I wrote Cromwell Leathers, where the Wellington Leather comes from, about the question regarding this leather Patina-ing over time and use and this is their reply: "Thank you for your inquiry through our website. Wellington Cowhide has a smooth surface, it should develop a patina with use over time. Best regards, Margaret Zulkowsky CROMWELL LEATHER GROUP"
@PinkLadyNews Жыл бұрын
More KJV reviews please.
@bentinley4415 Жыл бұрын
It has taken a long time, but I now have something to disagree with you about. CROSSWAY RIBBONS ARE SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER RIBBONS!! DON'T GIVE IN, CROSSWAY!! STAY STRONG!! LOL
@timwildsmith Жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@thaliaguthrie961411 ай бұрын
Do they make study bibles?
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
Yes, the ESV Study Bible is awesome.
@reidtipton1438 Жыл бұрын
PSQ doesn’t have a concordance.
@toddheidenreich3866 Жыл бұрын
Correct. The only downside to the PSQ. The Quentel has the concordance and a third ribbon, but also bigger dimensions. Worthwhile trade off for an EDC, in my opinion.
@yokosomike Жыл бұрын
Just show the video.
@carbonbiker Жыл бұрын
You say it’s opaque. OK, but it doesn’t LOOK opaque.
@joshuasmith6319 Жыл бұрын
Those ribbons are a disgrace.
@CornerTalker9 ай бұрын
This Bible is over $300.00 USD. Get yourself a cheap one and give the balance to the poor.
@justinj_003 ай бұрын
The average American walks around with a $1,000 phone in their pocket that only lasts 5 years, but you are worried about someone spending $300 on an artfully produced copy of God's word that will last a lifetime?
@CornerTalker3 ай бұрын
@@justinj_00 I'm not speaking to aveagae Americans; I was speaking to Christians.
@YESHUA_byRaynal11 ай бұрын
ESV Bibles should have Red Letters in the Words of JESUS.
@timwildsmith11 ай бұрын
There a few that do.
@austinveatch69937 ай бұрын
Anyone ever think that wrapping our bibles in dead animal skin might be a trick? A blood sacrifice to someone we would rather not make a sacrifice to?
@2SnakesАй бұрын
No.
@austinveatch6993Ай бұрын
@@2SnakesWell you should sometime.
@KillTheEgo122311 ай бұрын
I really like the ESV translation but it really would have been nice if the ESV translators would have put back God’s Holy Name in English, either Yahweh or Jehovah, where it belongs throughout the scriptures much like what the original American Standard or the Rotherham translators did. Peace
@WilliamKister9 ай бұрын
But those are a guess at the Hebrew YHWH and Latin. Unless you are the scholar, why wouldn't you want it in English? They do use all capitols to signify YHWH when it is used.
@KillTheEgo12239 ай бұрын
@@WilliamKister They also guess at how to pronounce the name of Jesus, but it doesn’t stop them from using his name in scripture.