My Sunday School teacher is a manager of Lifeway Christian Store. Always going above and beyond the call of duty, he gave us a presentation about the various Bibles that are available. Surprisingly, people often visit book stores to purchase Bibles and leave empty-handed because of the overwhelming choices. Bibles vary in type, translation, size, color, just to name a few considerations.
The frustration of purchasing a Bible must be a growing trend, as I observed a modified and more organized Bible section in Barnes and Noble when visiting the store with my daughter last week. B&N divided the different categories of Bibles, and even had a few on display for touching and feeling.
Here’s my short summary of considerations when purchasing a Bible: