NIV Artisan Collection Bible

Apr 5

Please note: I received a free Bible from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are 100% my own.-Elle Cardel, Daughter of Delight Founder

If you are looking for a new Bible with plenty of space to write in, I've got you covered sister!Introducing the NIV Artisan Collection Bible by Zondervan!We're going to kick this review off with the cons first, simply because I don't have any!The only thing I would caution you to be aware of is that it's hardcover cloth. So, if you're someone who prefers the leathersoft look, this probably isn't a good choice for you. Despite your exterior preference, I would argue the pros make this Bible worth considering!The NIV Artisan Collection Bible is so beautifully unique. Here's why:

It's easy to read (9.9pt typeface).
The pages include wide, large margins for all you journalers, notetakers, and artists out there! I don't know about you, but I love filling the pages of my Bible with the truths God is teaching me!
The pages are more almond in color than they are white and the words of Christ are in red.
There are two ribbon markers, one for the Old Testament and the other for the New.
The cover is printed, but it was hand painted by Artist Edna Marie Esparra, Founder of Everlasting Words Designs. I love the metallic "God is within her, she will not fall" declaration stamp on the front cover. Edna actually created four designs for this specific Bible and they are all equally beautiful.
The pages are gold gilded with a hint of the floral design when tilted at just the right angle. The design really speaks to the life God's Word brings to His children!

Finally, I just really enjoy the NIV translation. Not only is it the most widely used English interpretation, but it also reads smoothly and easily.The takeaway: I highly recommend this Bible- especially if you like to interact with the Word in tangible ways. You can find all four of the NIV Artisan Collection Bibles on the Zondervan website here and at a bookstore near you.