CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible Review & Giveaway
NOTE: The Giveaway is now closed and the winner has been notified. However, the Bible I am reviewing in this post is available on Amazon. If you want to take a look CLICK HERE. (affiliate link)
When I was a kid, I loved flipping to the back of my Bible to look at the maps. I would imagine what the land looked like and who the people were. I would look at the maps of Paul's journeys, outlining them with my finger and imagining his heroic trips to bring the Gospel to distant lands. As an adult, not much has changed. The more I read the Bible, the more intrigued I become by the culture, the people, the places, and the history.
My dream is to visit the Holy Land and walk where Jesus walked. Until then, I am grateful for the fantastic resources that bring us closer to the places, people, and culture of the Bible.
You can imagine how excited I was when I was contacted to review The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible. It is such a beautiful Bible, and I can't wait for you to see it! Plus, at the end of this post, we are doing a giveaway for this lovely Bible.
Before we get going, I want to let you know that I was provided a copy of this Bible from Lifeway Christian Resources and Holman Publishing in exchange for my review, but all of my thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you've always wanted to visit the Holy Land and see where Jesus walked, this Bible will bring His home a little closer to yours!
ABOUT the Bible
Let me tell you a bit about the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible, and you can see why I am so excited to bring your this resource.
The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible is a visually immersive Bible reading experience featuring over 1,200 images, maps, and illustrations to provide greater insight and understanding of the people, places, and events of scripture. Book-specific introductions provide the setting and circumstances of writing for each book, and every image includes a descriptive caption to help better understand what is pictured. Also included are more than 275 full-length commentary articles and 40+ "Digging Deeper" call-outs strategically placed throughout the Bible for further exploration.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
THE FEATURES
1,200+ images, maps, and illustrations with descriptive captions
More than 275 full-length articles to provide greater insight and understanding
Over 40 “Digging Deeper” call-outs strategically placed throughout the Bible
Book introductions to introduce setting and circumstances of writing
Intentionally designed pages to optimize the visual reading experience
Two-column text, topical subheadings
9.5-point type
Easy-to-read black-letter text
Footnotes
Two ribbon markers for easy referencing between pages
Concordance
CSB Translation - To learn more about the CSB Translation, Click Here.
You can download a sample of the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible HERE. You can read The Book of Ruth and check out the beautiful images, illustrations, and teachings. You can also visit the Table of Contents, contributors, and The Book of Genesis HERE.
HOW CAN YOU USE THIS BIBLE?
I am so glad you asked! As many of you know, I homeschool Asher and we have been using The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible during our Bible Class. Asher is eleven and he has absolutely loved looking at the photos and how they connect with the words of Scripture. I think this is an excellent Bible for a pre-teen or teenager. I believe it will show them that God’s Word is alive, living, and active. It was then and it still is today. (Hebrews 4:12)
I would use this Bible along with my yearly Bible Reading Plan. In past years, I have used a study Bible with my reading plan and found myself reading the notes more than the Word itself. The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible has enough notes to give you background and book summaries without taking away from the text. The CSB translation is excellent and is easy to read. I think this Bible would be an excellent companion for your yearly reading plan.
If you are a lover of history and culture, this Bible will be right up your alley. I have been reading The Song of Songs and there is a fantastic article in The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible called, “Oils, Perfumes, and Cosmetics of the Ancient Near East.” When I read Song of Songs 4:14-15, I was brought into the Ancient Near East with a greater understanding of the herbs and spices Solomon used to describe his bride.
MY THOUGHTS
I think The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible is a fantastic resource. What I love most about the Bible is that it brings you right into The Holy Land. The images are full-color, bright, clear, and detailed. The maps pull at my heart as I recall my childhood days of thumbing through my Bible.
I enjoy reading the Bible without verse-by-verse study material. There are times when you want a deeper study using a study Bible or commentary, but there are other times you just need to read Scripture without distraction. This Bible is a great resource for this type of Bible reading. There are wonderful articles throughout for deeper instruction, great book introductions, and great Digging Deeper articles throughout.
I don’t see any negatives in this Bible, but there are a few things that may cause concern for some.
This is a larger Bible than most. I wouldn’t necessarily travel with this Bible or bring it to a Sunday service. It is heavy, but that’s because it is so full of great information.
Also, the pages are thin. So if you are looking to highlight or make notes, be sure to use a gel highlighter as the pages will bleed through.
I own a lot of Bibles, Friends, but this is one of the most beautiful Bible I own. When my son first saw the Bible he said, “MOMMA! That is so cool. There are pictures!”. The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible is a gorgeous Bible. I know you will love it, you will learn so much about The Holy Land, and you will bring a little bit of Jesus’ home into yours. 💛
GIVEAWAY!
Friends, I have thoroughly enjoyed using and reviewing this Bible for you. In the season of Giving and Thanks, Lifeway Christian Resources wants to make the Holy Land Illustrated Bible available to as many people as possible. Please do not enter this giveaway on multiple blogs or websites as they will only honor one winner per campaign.
NOTE: The Giveaway is now closed and the winner has been notified. However, the Bible I am reviewing in this post is available on Amazon. If you want to take a look CLICK HERE. (affiliate link)
QUESTIONS?
Let me know in the comments (👇🏼) and I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about the The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible.
