Proclaimer Blog
A dozen of the white
So, the Global ESV Study Bible.
Not a Crossway plan to dominate the world (what is it with the word 'global'?). Rather a really, really good resource for your overseas partners. This is an ESV study Bible with a soft-cover designed for the world, not just your study. It has all the normal features of an ESV Study Bible but includes access to the Global Study Bible online. I've taken a look at the site and I like it. It gives you an online Bible which you can annotate, highlight and plan a devotional schedule from it. You also have access to a Crossway account. The Bible itself it worth it, and the online access just adds a little cream and sugar.
You may wonder about softback. I did too. Might it get damaged more easily than hardback etc? Well, yes, probably. But the recipient can always put a cover on to protect it. It does make a difference though. My regular ESV study Bible comes in at 1.9kg (that's 450 lbs for those using imperial measures). This little baby is a snip at 0.9kg. That makes a huge difference to mailing or taking on a plane. (There are also hardback and tru tone versions available).
I like this initiative a lot. To crown it all, for every copy that is bought, Crossway will give an electronic copy away free. And for only £10.00 over at thinkivp.com (post paid) it represents brilliant value. We'll be featuring it as part of our missions project at this year's EMA – more of that soon.
Intrepid explorers and sailors used to ask for a dozen of the white when abroad. What about buying a dozen of these white mamas and sending them to a trusted partner. It would do the world of good.