I lost my one and only "premium" bible in my last move. Its a long story that i don't wish to get into. But I now have and use a pretty affordable KJV from the dollar store believe it or not. It has none of the traits that make it premium but its the word and the word is what counts. I have been slowly been saving up each month to buy something a bit "fancier". Thanks for uploading these wonderful videos.
People like you got me hooked on fancy pants bibles! I'm saying stuff like mahagany and yapp (full). What's going on man? I'm a ironworker with beard and all, I've gotten strange since I found the truth
I am very new to the “premium bible “ world, for sure! Like a couple months. However to me, the term “premium “ should be reserved for only the very best, high quality, finest materials and workmanship that can be found in a bible. It must include every single aspect of the Bible in question. Paper quality, sewn or glued, edge lined or paste down, the ribbons, and of course the binding! Not just the material of the cover and lining but how well it’s been constructed. I own several CBP bibles now and love every one of them yet I would not consider any of them premium, although they are very close to it. I do not own one of their Water Buffalo bibles as I believe that would just fall into the category of premium and with better paper would be unquestionably premium. That’s my take on it anyway.
I'll tell u what a premium Bible is. Paper with the words of scripture on it in North Korea, or anywhere else Christians have a want for scripture. This is the reason I don't have a single Bible over $40. Because rather than pay so much for one, I'd rather send the extra money to someone that can get a Bible to Christians in desperate need of God's word.
I fully understand what you are saying but a premium bible will outlast a 40 dollar bible. Ive gone through multiple bibles in the past 30 years. cheap 20-50 dollar bibles. I purchased a premium schuyler for 200 bucks on sale. I wont ever have to buy another bible and my kids can fight over who gets it when I die. Its made to last for a lifetime. Ive spent far over 200 bucks on all those other cheap bibles so ive "wasted" that money. If the price is just to much to spend for a person they shouldnt do that until its economical of course.
A nice/premium Bible is one that is read. That being said I do appreciate a "nice" Bible...I have a Cambridge Clarion ESV in goatskin. However, nearer to my heart is my KJV Companion Bible in plain' ol' bonded leather... because it's a much more useful bible.
If you have Bibles that are years old and never used (as you stated several times for several of these Bibles), you should probably give them to someone who needs one... $100 price point or not.
One oddball I have - certainly not a premium - is an Oxford NRSV Anglicised Compact. Paperback...but it's got a sewn binding with visible signatures...and it's printed by Jongbloed. If one were to put a new cover on that thing and gild the edges, it'll absolutely be a premium.
They are sent to me free of charge for me to review. I give away at least 100 bibles each year and send money to a few ministries which buy bibles to be distributed in areas of the world where the bible is not as accessible. I have personally given away, including volunteering in prison ministry, over 600 bibles over the past 5 years, of varying quality, from paperbacks to super premium leather bound beauties. Just think of those things.
Gretchen Taylor, the term "art gilting" was created to describe the artistic creations that the artisans would sketch "under" the gold while the pages were fanned out. Nowadays, we associate the term with a simply color sprayed or applied to the block either prior to adding of the gold/silver edge building or after. What we have today is technically not "art" gilting but we still use the term to describe the color under the edge gilding. You should do a RUclips search of "antique book art gilting/gilding" and see some of the amazing art gilting examples on older books and bibles when art gilting was truly art.
I wouldn’t consider most Allan bibles as premium bibles as the print block itself is mostly China made. Now having said that I’d say their covers are premium covers. A premium covered regular bible. Lol Now Schuyler Bibles are a good example of premium bibles but I did buy the Readers Additional NASB by R.L. Allan and it definitely is fully premium.
Change title to; What was a PREMIUM Bible? They are all cost-cutting now. Cambridge hideously lame art gilt, synthetic liner, shoddy ‘production line - get em out there’ workmanship
I'm 3 years late to the party, but thanks for the video. Please check out my latest video on reverse edge lining. I did it to show you my "Super Premium"😱. I think you will like it. Thanks Beau.
I lost my one and only "premium" bible in my last move. Its a long story that i don't wish to get into. But I now have and use a pretty affordable KJV from the dollar store believe it or not. It has none of the traits that make it premium but its the word and the word is what counts. I have been slowly been saving up each month to buy something a bit "fancier". Thanks for uploading these wonderful videos.
Hey Mason,
If you have not been able to acquire a premium Bible yet, contact me through my channel. We can talk about it.
Calf skin and up
Leather liner
Edge lined
Great paper/opacity
Smyth sewn (should be standard)
Extras;
Art gilt
Satin ribbons
Line matched
Great stuff! Thanks for the video review. I've just gotten my first Schuyler Quentel in NASB and love it!
People like you got me hooked on fancy pants bibles! I'm saying stuff like mahagany and yapp (full).
What's going on man? I'm a ironworker with beard and all, I've gotten strange since I found the truth
I'm a steel mill worker as well brother and all my buds look at me a little confused when I talk about yapp.
I am very new to the “premium bible “ world, for sure! Like a couple months. However to me, the term “premium “ should be reserved for only the very best, high quality, finest materials and workmanship that can be found in a bible. It must include every single aspect of the Bible in question. Paper quality, sewn or glued, edge lined or paste down, the ribbons, and of course the binding! Not just the material of the cover and lining but how well it’s been constructed.
I own several CBP bibles now and love every one of them yet I would not consider any of them premium, although they are very close to it. I do not own one of their Water Buffalo bibles as I believe that would just fall into the category of premium and with better paper would be unquestionably premium. That’s my take on it anyway.
Grest video! I am new to Premium Bibkes...I just have one, but I love it.
I have the blue NKJV Thinline, from Nelson. It’s awesome!
I'll tell u what a premium Bible is. Paper with the words of scripture on it in North Korea, or anywhere else Christians have a want for scripture. This is the reason I don't have a single Bible over $40. Because rather than pay so much for one, I'd rather send the extra money to someone that can get a Bible to Christians in desperate need of God's word.
I fully understand what you are saying but a premium bible will outlast a 40 dollar bible. Ive gone through multiple bibles in the past 30 years. cheap 20-50 dollar bibles. I purchased a premium schuyler for 200 bucks on sale. I wont ever have to buy another bible and my kids can fight over who gets it when I die. Its made to last for a lifetime. Ive spent far over 200 bucks on all those other cheap bibles so ive "wasted" that money. If the price is just to much to spend for a person they shouldnt do that until its economical of course.
Mike wallace well spoken sir 👌🏼
I agree... and just how many expensive “Premium “ Bibles does one person need? I would be happy with one...or maybe two.
Great job Beau! Keep it up.
A nice/premium Bible is one that is read. That being said I do appreciate a "nice" Bible...I have a Cambridge Clarion ESV in goatskin. However, nearer to my heart is my KJV Companion Bible in plain' ol' bonded leather... because it's a much more useful bible.
If you have Bibles that are years old and never used (as you stated several times for several of these Bibles), you should probably give them to someone who needs one... $100 price point or not.
WOW you even say it at 15:36 "In a place in the world without Bibles, this would be a forever Bible for the family." PLEASE DONATE IT!
One oddball I have - certainly not a premium - is an Oxford NRSV Anglicised Compact. Paperback...but it's got a sewn binding with visible signatures...and it's printed by Jongbloed. If one were to put a new cover on that thing and gild the edges, it'll absolutely be a premium.
sarachikorita, absolutely!
The durability is the crucial thing whether it is premium or not. Right?
Great...informative video.
They are sent to me free of charge for me to review. I give away at least 100 bibles each year and send money to a few ministries which buy bibles to be distributed in areas of the world where the bible is not as accessible. I have personally given away, including volunteering in prison ministry, over 600 bibles over the past 5 years, of varying quality, from paperbacks to super premium leather bound beauties. Just think of those things.
I don't understand what art guilding exactly means, opposed to just regular guilding. Can you explain?
It's got both dye and gilding on the edges.
Gretchen Taylor, the term "art gilting" was created to describe the artistic creations that the artisans would sketch "under" the gold while the pages were fanned out. Nowadays, we associate the term with a simply color sprayed or applied to the block either prior to adding of the gold/silver edge building or after. What we have today is technically not "art" gilting but we still use the term to describe the color under the edge gilding. You should do a RUclips search of "antique book art gilting/gilding" and see some of the amazing art gilting examples on older books and bibles when art gilting was truly art.
How can these be considered premium Bibles when there isn't any pictures to colour?? I'll stick with my NIV Wondeers of Creation Holy Bible.
Excellent ratings. Very helpful.
I have five premium Bibles that I absolutely adore.
What is the use of bible wealth if you don't live by it
I would like to win that rebound ESV
Can't afford one
I wouldn’t consider most Allan bibles as premium bibles as the print block itself is mostly China made. Now having said that I’d say their covers are premium covers. A premium covered regular bible. Lol
Now Schuyler Bibles are a good example of premium bibles but I did buy the Readers Additional NASB by R.L. Allan and it definitely is fully premium.
Change title to; What was a PREMIUM Bible?
They are all cost-cutting now. Cambridge hideously lame art gilt, synthetic liner, shoddy ‘production line - get em out there’ workmanship
I'm 3 years late to the party, but thanks for the video. Please check out my latest video on reverse edge lining. I did it to show you my "Super Premium"😱. I think you will like it.
Thanks Beau.
I got bought to premium bible from EVS bible