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The Single Column Legacy Bible has just arrived in the Crossway warehouse and is starting to ship. We’re excited about this new edition for at least four reasons.

1. It features a fresh, new design. Every once in a while it’s fun to try new things, and with the Single Column Legacy Bible we started from scratch. It’s based off the Renaissance ideal for a perfect page (HT Robert Bringhurst), which means there’s a precise layout of the text and the margins – what Renaissance thinkers considered perfect proportions. Below is an example of the interior. You can also download a pdf sample.

2. We aimed for a high standard of excellence in production. This is one of the finest-quality Bibles we publish. Because of the nature of this project, we wanted to use select production materials and processes. The paper, binding, and printer were all carefully selected to ensure the quality of this edition.

3. It’s our first Bible that uses line-matching. Line-matching is a process that aligns the text on both sides of a page, minimizing the see-through of text. If you look at your current Bible, chances are you’ll notice slight deviations in how the text was placed on each page. This is because Bible printing presses run the paper at incredibly fast speeds, and it’s very difficult to get the text printed exactly the same on each page. Line-matching is a process that solves the problem and leads to a more visually appealing, readable edition.

4. It’s designed specifically for undistracted reading. Because we wanted this to be an ideal “reader’s Bible,” we chose a single-column format and opted to not include cross-references, introductions, or other special features (although there are maps and a concordance in the back). We also placed the section titles in the margin instead of in-line with the text. The result is an edition where the reader can move smoothly from passage to passage without jumping around or being distracted by added textual divisions.

You can read more about the Single Column Legacy Bible on its product page. It’s available in four covers: two TruTones, a genuine leather, and a top grain leather. We hope you check it out and are pleased with the results!

The ESV Grow! Bible is in now in Crossway’s warehouse and is available for order. A brand new edition for kids ages 8–12, the ESV Grow! Bible contains the full Bible text with lots of colorful “helps” that not only comment on the passage, but more importantly encourage your kids to read the Bible for themselves. Here are some of the features of the Grow! Bible, with examples of each included:

• “W Questions” answer the who, what, where, when, or why of a text.
• 90 “4u” sections explain a passage from Scripture, applying it to the lives of kids.
• 45 “Cross Connections” show how specific passages in the Bible point to Jesus and his gospel.
• Articles, charts, maps, and book introductions are featured in full-color and engagingly written.

We’re excited about this new Bible for kids, because its emphasis is consistently on the Word of God. An animated sampler of the ESV Grow! Bible, including the full book of Genesis, is included below.

Available in three editions: a hardcover, a blue TruTone^®, and a purple TruTone^®.

Download a pdf of the excerpt