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"I'm So Excited!"

Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by Rippon, Feb 22, 2009.

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  1. NaasPreacher (C4K)

    NaasPreacher (C4K) Well-Known Member

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    Actually it is totally off topic from the OP :).

    Maybe someone wants to start a thread on "Which Manuscript Body Can We Trust?"
     
    #41 NaasPreacher (C4K), Mar 12, 2009
  2. Rippon

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    You're right.The point of the OP was that some people apparently buy certain Bibles because of their external, esthetic merits.
     
    #42 Rippon, Mar 12, 2009
  3. Baptist4life

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    Rippon, my apologies for sidetracking your OP.
     
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  4. Rippon

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    Okey-dokey.

    Has anyone here ever bought a Bible not because of the text -- but it's wonderful cover,texture,color or whatever?
     
    #44 Rippon, Mar 13, 2009
  5. Baptist4life

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    Not really. I try to buy a version of the Bible that I like in a well constructed covering, I don't like "hard backed" Bibles too much, so it's usually leather or bonded leather. Is the culture different in Japan where maybe having a Bible like that is a "social" thing?
     
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  6. Rippon

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    You'd have to ask someone living in Japan like JoJ. I live in South Korea. Also, I had made it clear in my OP that the woman who was so excited about her new ESV was western. I don't think Koreans are that affected by Bible-cover-mania.
     
    #46 Rippon, Mar 13, 2009
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    I'd rather have good meat inside an icky crust.

    So I'd pick a good version with a bad cover over a bad version with a good cover.

    Of course once I find the version I want, I do choose within that version a Bible with a good cover. I love my ESV. I found one on Amazon for under $20 with a very comfortable and pretty cover. But before the ESV was out for very long, I could only afford the paperback and I got it. That's the Bible I keep next to my computer for looking up things. My nicer ESV is better for going out because it's a bit sturdier.

    I'd never just buy a Bible because of the cover. What a waste of money.
     
    #47 annsni, Mar 13, 2009
  8. Rippon

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    I completely agree. But I want to know if anyone here once in a while buys Bibles just for the sake of beautiful covers.
     
    #48 Rippon, Mar 13, 2009
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    First, I apologize. I thought you were in Japan, but I should have remembered it was South Korea. After all, it says so right on your posts! Forgive me. Anyway, I think MAYBE some Bible collectors might just buy a Bible for the cover alone. You know, a collector that doesn't really read them, just wants a copy of various versions as a hobby.

    Me, I tend to only buy one copy at a time and use it up before buying another, although I have various versions given to me as gifts.
     
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  10. franklinmonroe

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    Isn't that a reason why there are Bible covers for sale?
     
    #50 franklinmonroe, Mar 13, 2009
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