NASB Compact Bible Snap Flap

Even better than my zippered NLT jean back pocket which is virtually the same size. Unsure if it's real leather or pretend vinyl leather, no matter, it is flexible and easy to handle one handed with a very slightly rough grain feel/texture that is very pleasing and oddly satisfying to handle - no slipperyness here. A superb compact that slips into the back of your jean pocket and is unadorned by any cheesy big crosses on the cover, it's entirely plain so 'stealthy'. Just has "NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE" in bold gold block serif font on the spine that is resistant to abrasion/rubbing off (I've tried scratching with my fingernail) The popper clasp is secure brass, two column text crisp and clear, gilt edging of pages, a marker ribbon, smyth-sewn binding, slightly rounded corners. Has a useful page at the back that handily lists all the parables on one side and miracles on the other, an informative, if slightly preachy foreword outlining the history of the NASB's formal equivalent translational approach, explaining the formatting convention they use, and throughout the OT and NT, occasional brief alternative renderings of words or idioms in the lower margin. Italicised text is as per standard convention with translations of anything, used to signify text not present in the original manuscripts. Well as original/earliest as we will ever get in Biblical source manuscripts of the Masoretic Hebrew, LXX Koine Greek Septuagint and Nag Hamadi Dead Sea scrolls. I also noticed that throughout there are the odd verse numbers in bold, I don't know what this signifies, maybe they're important verses, but most are not particularly famed, perhaps they are plot points, . Finally, the words of Christ are not in red, and I would've liked thumb index notches but that is me being picky, you can't have everything! Buy with confidence - it's cheap, too!

This small bible is serving it's purpose. Naturally I enjoy the simple English vocabulary, but it is small enough to fit into the glove compartment of any car. We always carry a bible in our cars. My husband and I use our travel times to and from town to do a lot of talking that we wouldn't otherwise do at home being that we are both very busy. Our conversations oftentimes turn to Bible passages, or Bible stories as they relate to everyday living and we can reach for this bible easily from the glove compartment. It takes up little room. I like the binder that folds over and latches, protecting the book itself. It is durable and attractive. You won't be disappointed.

Got this Bible as a replacement for my rather large NIV, which I could not lug around everywhere in my backpack. This was a really pleasant surprise- It is small and portable and the rubber cover outside just feels special and fantastic. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a small and portable NASB Bible that also happens to look fantastic.

To start off with, I LOVE the NASB translation! I wanted an inexpensive Bible to carry in my shoulder bag for quick reference or personal work. The cost of this Bible is low enough that you would have no hesitation to give it away to someone who needed one. Although the print is small, it's readable. The text is clear and crisp. The text block is Smyth Sewn which is usually not found in budget-priced Bible. The cover is synthetic, leather-like feel. It seems to be well constructed and should last awhile. This is obviously not a premium Bible but at this price point I do recommend it and would purchase again.

The interior print is bold and clean. Soft and supple, the blue synthetic cover feels much like rubber. Over all this is a nice bible and perfect for a purse, briefcase, or backpack. The only negative about it is the small print, but that is to be expected of a bible this diminutive. So if your eyesight is up to the challenge this is a great purchase.

Pros: I was looking for a small, nice quality Bible I could carry in my purse to mass, this is perfect. I like to have the Bible so I can read more than just mass readings, this gives me more context and I feel a better connection to the meaning and message. This Bible has a pretty cover, the material feels like real leather, not sure if it is. Cons : The wording doesn't match exactly with the missalet but it's as close as I've come so far. I wish it had a zipper since I carry it in my purse. Overall : pleased with the quality, perfect for my needs.