ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible - Black Goatskin Leather Edition
The ESV Wide Margin Reference Bible combines the accuracy of the English Standard Version translation with exceptional craftsmanship designed for serious Bible study and personal note-taking. This premium reference Bible features enlarged text and generous margins that provide ample space for annotations, making it an ideal companion for pastors, seminary students, and dedicated Bible scholars.
Premium Goatskin Leather Construction
Bound in top-grain black goatskin leather with edge-lining, this Bible offers an exceptionally supple and flexible feel that improves with use. The cover is Smyth-sewn—a traditional binding method that ensures durability and allows the Bible to lay flat when opened. Art-gilt edges feature red-under-gold coloring, combining beauty with functionality while protecting the pages from dust and wear.
Enhanced Study Features
This reference Bible includes comprehensive study tools: cross-references throughout the text for contextual understanding, an extensive concordance for word studies, and detailed maps for geographical reference. Red-letter text highlights the words of Christ, making them immediately identifiable during reading and study. Two ribbon markers allow you to keep multiple passages marked simultaneously.
Wide Margins for Personal Notes
The defining feature of this Bible is its wide margins, specifically designed for personal annotations, sermon notes, and study insights. The paper quality stands up exceptionally well to note-taking with various writing instruments, preventing bleed-through and ensuring your notes remain legible for years to come.
English Standard Version Translation
The English Standard Version is a literal translation from the original Bible texts, rooted in the tradition of Tyndale and King James but without archaic language. First published in 2001, the ESV is closest in style to the Revised Standard Version and is well suited to public reading and memorization. This translation maintains word-for-word accuracy while remaining accessible to modern readers.
Cambridge Quality Craftsmanship
As an enlargement of Cambridge's ESV Pitt Minion Bible, this edition maintains identical text arrangement and pagination while offering enhanced readability through larger text size. Cambridge University Press has applied centuries of Bible publishing expertise to create a reference Bible that serves as both a functional study tool and an heirloom piece worthy of passing down through generations.
Binding Color: Black
Binding Material: Leather
Page Edge Color: Black
Bible Portion: Complete Without Apocrypha
Bible Type: Reference
Red Letter textConcordance
