Wanda Said:

The Orthodox Study Bible, where to buy?

We Answered:

Answer: Unfortunately, the only place that I can refer you to is someplace you would have to order from online. It is an Orthodox seminary in the United States (so the bible would genuinely be Orthodox)

Here's the link: http://store.holycrossbookstore.com/ There is a tab on the left of the page that would lead to what you are looking for (here is the link to the exact page you want: http://store.holycrossbookstore.com/orst… )

Joan Said:

Is the "New International Teen Study Bible" published by Zondervan duo-leather bond a chatholic bible?

We Answered:

Pastor Billy says: not to fault your mother but........ the publisher is a known publisher of Protestant literature which contradicts Catholic teaching. I would buy another study bible if you can that you have no doubts about and/or make sure the person using this translation is firmly rooted in how a Catholic is to interpret chapter and verse.

I would check out the local parish for advise sometimes they have Catholic literature and bibles available or look for a Catholic bookstore or try EWTN catalog online.

A good study bible to try is the Navarre bible which is Catholic. It has both latin and english text as well as commentary in 3 columns.

Clayton Said:

New American Standard Study Bible?

We Answered:

Check out CBD, it is an excellent company to buy Bibles, books, & gifts. Here is the link to the NASB they have.
http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/B…
Target also has some.
http://www.target.com/gp/search/190-0701…
Hope this helps you, good luck & God bless! :-)

Clyde Said:

what color leather on bible you choose?

We Answered:

Get a pleather substitute. It is cheaper and many furry little happy animals will thank you. As for color I am partial to black.

Julian Said:

Advice about the "Quest Study Bible"?

We Answered:

The Top Grain Leather would be the best choice for longest binding life. It's ISBN 0310928133

Bible Binding Materials

The following binding materials are listed in the order of their quality and durability. While it is not an exhaustive list, it provides a good sample of the many bindings we sell with our Bibles.

Paperback, Kivar and Hardcovers

* "Paperbacks" are the least durable covers, and as such they are often the least expensive. They can also be called softcover.
* "Kivar" is a paperback with a protective coating to help give more durability to the cover.
* "Hardcovers" are more durable than both paper or kivar bound books, and they are often referred to as hardbacks. They are slightly more expensive than the paperback or kivar bindings; however, they are more economical than leather bindings.

Simulated or Imitation Leathers

"Simulated Leather", "Imitation Leather", "Leather-look", "LeatherLike" and "Leatherflex" Bibles all have a leather appearance but may be made from a variety of materials. These materials are then coated and embossed to give them a leather-like quality. These covers are slightly more durable than a paperback but not as durable as bonded leather.

In recent years, many publishers have come out with some very nice "imitation leathers" which should prove to be close in durability to bonded leather, but they haven't been on the market long enough to know for sure. Some of these better quality imitation leathers go by such names as "Tru-Tone," "TuTone," "Duo-Tone" and the like.



Bonded Leather

"Bonded Leather" is made from real leather. However, as the name suggests, the cover is made from leather pieces that are bonded together with latex. Once bonded, the leather is dyed, cut and embossed to look like genuine leather. The look and feel is as genuine leather (though not high-grade leather). Due to the fact that it is not made from a single sheet of leather, bonded leather is less expensive, and more often than not, less durable than genuine leather.

Genuine Leather

* "Berkshire Leather", "Genuine Leather", "Top-Grain Leather", "Cowhide", and "Morocco Leather" differ from Bonded Leather in that they all consist of a single piece of leather, not many bonded pieces. With proper care, these covers could last indefinitely.
* "Berkshire Leather" is high quality pigskin. It is tanned to enhance its appearance and durability.
* "Genuine Leather" is made from first quality animal hides (usually pig or cowhide). It has a finely grained texture, which is thicker and coarser than Top-Grain Leather.
* "Top-Grain Leather" is cut from the top or outside of the hide and consists of Pigskin or cowhide. Its grain is thicker and coarser than Cowhide.
* "Cowhide" is cut from either cattle or water buffalo. It has a finer and suppler grain, which is slightly more durable than Top-Grain leather. As a result, it is more expensive.
* "Morocco" is high quality leather made of imported goatskin, usually worked by hand. It is considered to be one of the finest binding leathers. As such it is very durable and expensive.