For many years Crossway had the corner on the market for quality bibles. Holman Bibles were also very good quality, but with the release of the excellent Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation, Holman is producing hardcover and leather bibles which are second to none. This review is for the cloth over board CSB Spurgeon Study Bible. In every way, this bible exudes excellence.

CONTENT: The CSB translation is easy to understand, yet faithful to the underlying manuscripts. It is my favorite translation because it is written in natural English, yet it is quite literal. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (a Baptist preacher, born in England in 1834) is considered by many to be the world's greatest preacher. It is a true privilege to read God's Word and have Charles Spurgeon's insightful notes on those passages, there at the bottom of the page.

CONSTRUCTION: The aesthetics of this bible are exceptional. The dignified and uncluttered two-column layout makes reading the text, study notes, concordance and Spurgeon quotes a joy. The 10 point font of the text and the generous font of the study notes are easy on the eyes. The pages have very little bleed through thanks to line matching and the use of quality bible paper. The tasteful use of green font for Spurgeon quotes and chapter numbers and the green highlighting for translation notes give the bible a dignified and appealing look. The brown and tan cloth over board cover and the double ribbon markers both speak of quality construction. The bible has a sewn binding for durability.

I can't say enough about this bible. You will not be disappointed with the CSB Spurgeon Study Bible.

Regarding the translation, as with all bibles thoroughly research the CSB version; on a personal level I think it reads beautifully and has been faithfully translated. This bible has both a sewn binding and a goatskin cover and is the least expensive I've ever seen in a bible with these features, especially with decent paper. Some of the green 'Spurgeon' handwriting is a bit difficult to read in certain lighting conditions. The Spurgeon insights are amazing, and I believe Alistair Begg did a wonderful job ensuring the pertinent information is there without the bible being overwhelmingly large, which it could be if you included Spurgeon's thoughts on every verse. The bible has an extensive concordance, but if you're missing the cross references pull out your phone with a handy app. and that issue is easily addressed.

Greetings to you. I bought this Bible. In the short time I had it, I spent a lot of time in it. I was surprised how much I loved it, and I made a decision to begin writing in it early on as I began a Genesis study. I'm already attached to this Bible. The Bible text font is pleasant. A long time ago, I had read something written by Charles Spurgeon and felt he wrote carefully; that is, it is obvious he spent a great deal of time in the Word. So, while I have just started reading these Bible notes, I am enjoying what I read so far. I believe this is also my first update CBS Bible, and for the most part, I'm happy with what I am seeing in verses (including their text footnotes at the bottom) that I always check. I do understand this Spurgeon Bible will be available later in the KJV. I think that will be a great thing too. By the way, the leather is very, very, nice. Holman's indexing tabs are beautiful. It has two ribbons (black and red), there is even red stitching on inside cover, while the outside black leather cover has black thread around it (very nice impressive feat), and has many nice features about it. If one wanted to go cheaper, I did look at the burgundy one close up too. It is also beautiful, but it is not leather, but vinyl. Very well made as well. May the Lord Jesus bless you all beyond measure.

This bible really surprises me in its quality, the use of colors, and content. It is full of wonderful notes/sermons from Charles Spurgeon. The layout and the larger print (with line-match) are fabulous. And the paper quality is very good.

The Quality of this bible is very good, the notes from Spurgeons sermons is very helpful and is always right on the mark, you wont have a problem seeing the print its just the right size. Great bible for the price.The CSB translation is very easy to understand.