[.uk] The Companion Bible: King James Version (Black Bonded ... (ISBN 0825421772)

The best study bible I have ever read!:
This bible along with biblical insightful commentary and 198 appendixes is a sure compliment to your library of study materials. While you may not always agree with the findings of some of the appendixes, most are historically documented and or have their roots in the manuscripts used for the text. Most other reference bibles I have viewed are considerably more opinionated than Bullinger's . Because he is a dispensationlist and I am not, I have to work around some of his theology, however there is so much good information compiled into one source that I have to use this as my primary study bible. Words taken from the Greek or Hebrew have a wealth of meaning that we, accustomed to English, can not even fathom. Fortunately Bullinger takes you through various meanings of words that are applied to particular verses and have many appendixes relating to specific words that have varying meanings. Also, figures of speech are marked throughout the Word and then defined in the appendixes. Quite an amazing reference book relating to the best book ever penned. All old testament scriptures duplicated in the new testament are in bold making easy referencing possible. The Bullinger Companion Bible is KJV and has never been adapted to other translations. The large print version is a load to carry around while the leather bound is most normal in size and weight The hardback and large print are bulky and unattractive, but a lot less expensive. I have all three for the three of us in our home. My husband loves the large print, I love the leather bound while our daughter prefers the regular print hardback.

A Tool for Understanding That Has Blessed Me:
It's perhaps a little late to add to the hundreds of good reviews. And I surely won't describe the Bible's content or Bullinger's extraordinary scholarship or the contents themselves. But I come from the A.A. tradition.The Good Book and the Big Book: A.A.'s Roots in the Bible (Bridge Builders Edition); The James Club and the Original A.A. Program's Absolute EssentialsThe Good Book-Big Book Guidebook; and Twelve Steps for You: Take the Twelve Steps with the Big Book, A.A. History, and the Good Book at Your Side. In a time when Biblical emphasis in A.A. has all but disappeared, I had to dig away at the Word of God with all the tools I could find. Bullinger's Companion Bible was a top resource. Reviewers have described its annotations, footnotes, and appendices. And I still use them all. My first copy is weather-worn and has been replaced by a shiny new one. But the need and value remain. To be able to tie together the New and Old Testaments,find the detailed explanations, and soak up Bullinger's research has been a joy to me as I have marched toward the abundant life and the eternal life that's sure to follow.

Wonderful Resource:
I highly recommend this book for any serious student of the KJV Bible. The scholarship in the notes and appendices are excellent, and well worth the cost of the book. Bullinger gives complete background documentation without any of the tainted unpleasantness of Westcott & Hort.

Poorly packed with very wrinkled pages.:
Upon opening box I found the book was loosely packed inside a large box which caused a lot of damage to the pages. Bent cover as well. Returned for refund.

Companion Bible:
I had ordered the Companion Bible for myself several years ago. It is the best as far as I am concerned and I especially like the Apendix in the back where Mr. Bullinger has compiled all kinds of great information. I ordered this copy for a friend who loves to dig deep in her Bible studies. I accidentally ordered the large print, but now she will just be able to use it longer.