Holy Bible - English Standard Version

An attractive new edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible; the world’s fastest-growing Bible translation. Ideal for awarding to individuals or groups or simply for personal use.
The ESV Gift and Award Bible is a new edition of the world’s fastest-growing Bible translation. This edition is perfect for commemorating christenings, graduations and other special moments and will be cherished for years to come. Its many features include:

• British text
• 8.75-point text
• Presentation page
• Double-column, paragraph format
• Two choices of colour (pink and black)

The English Standard Version is a great choice for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family prayers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An ‘essentially literal’ translation, the ESV Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world’s leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Trusted worldwide, the ESV is a treasure for life.

• 'This is a fine, fresh and faithful translation, combining both elegance and accuracy to bring us a version of the bible that is anything but standard. The ESV brings us a text that is both readable yet scholarly. It is quite simply the best version we have today - clear, simple and illuminating.'
  Martyn Percy, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon
• 'At last a translation that majors on accuracy, combined with a modern, fluent style. I am confident that in time the ESV will become the standard translation for the English-speaking world.'
  The Rt. Rev. Wallace Benn, Bishop of Lewes, England
• 'Meticulous care and passionate research make the ESV a crisp, accurate, and valuable translation.'
  Max Lucado, Minister, Oak Hills Church of Christ