Thread: OK, JUST got my new Allan Bible.......

ESV Readers Edition. It is, hands down THE best ESV I have ever seen! Now. I wrote, Mark Bertrand! I am begging him to put up some Pics here! So! Cross fingers! I hardly have words!

Is that anything like an Allan wrench...

Originally Posted by Marrow Man

Is that anything like an Allan wrench...

Yes...Tim, except it has the Biblical Text and rather looks more Like a book! Lol....

OK, on behalf of the covetous curs among the unwashed hoi polloi on the PB, I officially petition the Marvelous Max Philanthropic Bible Lovers Foundation for a grant. Could you just pick up some of them thar Allan Bibles (the ESV reader's edition sounds just about right) for distribution to deserving lovers of fine Bibles on the PB. I interpret "deserving" as those of us who actually read your posts and interact (hint . . . hint).


Actually, I'm delighted that you like the new Allan Bible. Could you give dimensions? Is it a single column format? References?

Originally Posted by DMcFadden

Actually, I'm delighted that you like the new Allan Bible. Could you give dimensions? Is it a single column format? References?

Single column w/references. It's beee-u-tee-full!!

Can't wait to see the pics!
Allan Bibles are awesome.

OK the Readers is 2 column BUT a larger Print! It is like an ESV "Long Primer"....

Just how many is that now Max? Are you single handedly keeping Allen's afloat?

This it, Max? 100 Pictures of my Allan’s ESV Reader’s Edition Kowalker.com

TO ANY TECH SAVVY FOLK! I have permission from J. Mark Bertrand to put Pictures of the Allan ESV READERS from Mark's Blog: J. Mark Bertand Binders Blog, Directly on the PB! It is hard to photograph Bibles but Mark is a Master.....anyone willing to help me (my Mac has issues doing size on PB) I would Love the help. As I say I have his permission anyone willing and able to help me grab and place 3, 4, 5 good pics of the Allan ESV Readers. I would love the help! Grace and Peace.

Originally Posted by Berean

This it, Max? 100 Pictures of my Allan’s ESV Reader’s Edition Kowalker.com

Norm, that Bible is almost identical to the KJV Allan's Bible I have which was donated to me by a gracious PB member. It is an absolutely beautiful Bible. I also have an ESV Allan's Bible that I really like. I bought that from a PB brother at a wonderful price.

Allans Bibles are the bomb!

Source: Bible Design and Binding: R. L. Allan Reader's Reference Edition ESV

Originally Posted by Ivan

Originally Posted by Berean

This it, Max? -allans-esv-readers-edition/]100 Pictures of my Allan’s ESV Reader’s Edition Kowalker.com

Norm, that Bible is almost identical to the KJV Allan's Bible I have which was donated to me by a gracious PB member. It is an absolutely beautiful Bible. I also have an ESV Allan's Bible that I really like. I bought that from a PB brother at a wonderful price.

Allans Bibles are the bomb!

Ivan, the "my" is in the title of the website unfortunately. I don't have one. Max does and so does the website owner. My best is a black calfskin NASB I got from a brother on the PB, and I love it.

Originally Posted by Berean

Originally Posted by Ivan

Originally Posted by Berean

This it, Max? -allans-esv-readers-edition/]100 Pictures of my Allan’s ESV Reader’s Edition Kowalker.com

Norm, that Bible is almost identical to the KJV Allan's Bible I have which was donated to me by a gracious PB member. It is an absolutely beautiful Bible. I also have an ESV Allan's Bible that I really like. I bought that from a PB brother at a wonderful price.

Allans Bibles are the bomb!

Ivan, the "my" is in the title of the website unfortunately. I don't have one. Max does and so does the website owner. My best is a black calfskin NASB I got from a brother on the PB, and I love it.

Perhaps some day, Norm. BTW, in the first photograph, the brown Bible on the far left is the color of my ESV Allans.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the hype about the Allan Bibles?

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the hype about the Allan Bibles?

In their finest bindings, they use the softest, most supple leather (known as highland goatskin) and India paper with beautiful art gilt edges. The bibles open flat from any page and feel almost like they mold to your hand when holding them. They are truly a work of art.

AHHHH! I have been looking for a bible with large print (above 10; I have terrible eyesight), cross-references, and margins. YAYYYY what a GREAT graduation gift this will make.

Even though I have the Longer Primer, every time I see an Allan Bible I want to get my hands on one of them.

Sorry, I don't care how awesome the leather is. I am not paying 130+ for a Bible.

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the hype about the Allan Bibles?

Read some of his reviews here (Bible Design and Binding) and look at these pics here (Picasa Web Albums - evangelicalbible.com). Look for Allan.

Also, if you end up owning one you will truly know why they are so great. (others who own one can back me up on this one, the quality of these Bibles is outstanding).

Originally Posted by Michael Turner

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the hype about the Allan Bibles?

In their finest bindings, they use the softest, most supple leather (known as highland goatskin) and India paper with beautiful art gilt edges. The bibles open flat from any page and feel almost like they mold to your hand when holding them. They are truly a work of art.

I agree with Michael. I own one Allen Bible and it is "truly a work of art" in bookbinding.

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

Sorry, I don't care how awesome the leather is. I am not paying 130+ for a Bible.

Thats what I thought at first until I got my hands on one. But after I held my friends I knew I had to get one. I like quality products, so naturally the Allan Bible fit me best.

I would gladly trade my ESV Black Calfskin Study Bible for the Allan ESV Readers Edition.

I just found out about them about a month or so ago. I need to get a second job....ha!

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

Sorry, I don't care how awesome the leather is. I am not paying 130+ for a Bible.

While not inexpensive, they are LIFETIME Bibles, they are art...but functional art, 120 dollars? Well, you can use an Allan the rest of your life! Unless you drop it in pool, it will outlast you, it will be heirloom, to children and grandchildren. In that light, I think, 120 is not extreme. Most Bibles made that cost 70 bucks might only last 10 years, (seeing action) as in using it. I saw a 40 Year old Allan on EBAY...looked brand new!

I am not so sure I would spend 70 either. I could be wrong, but I just can't see a Bible lasting a lifetime.

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

I am not so sure I would spend 70 either. I could be wrong, but I just can't see a Bible lasting a lifetime.

My Grandfathers Bible upstairs says otherwise, however I am not about to debate a quality product if you care little about craftsmanship.

Max, the one comment I saw referred to the opacity of the paper and that it allowed some ghosting of the print. How noticeable is that when you read in a good light? Is the paper very white?

I am not trying to call anyone a liar by any means and I do appreciate quality. That being said, my dad's Bible (which was just some common 20 dollar Bible) has lasted for nearly 30 years. The reason is not necessarily quality, but rather how it was handled. I on the other hand runs through Bibles frequently because of the wear and tear that happens while in military training. It is not uncommon to see duct tape Bibles among soldiers.

So it isn't that a Bible can't last a lifetime, just not under my circumstances.

Originally Posted by Berean

Max, the one comment I saw referred to the opacity of the paper and that it allowed some ghosting of the print. How noticeable is that when you read in a good light? Is the paper very white?

Actually this is the Single Best EDITION, I have seen, I just read the first 3 Chapters of John, I notice little ghosting, Bible paper, even the best quality, French milled, India...is but need thin, so, looking carefully at even a fine Bible you might see a little. This EDITION, I had to angle to the light and put my eyes close...it is hard to to see!

I got the brown 3 ribbon! One OT one Psalter one NT

Originally Posted by Chaplainintraining

I am not trying to call anyone a liar by any means and I do appreciate quality. That being said, my dad's Bible (which was just some common 20 dollar Bible) has lasted for nearly 30 years. The reason is not necessarily quality, but rather how it was handled. I on the other hand runs through Bibles frequently because of the wear and tear that happens while in military training. It is not uncommon to see duct tape Bibles among soldiers.

So it isn't that a Bible can't last a lifetime, just not under my circumstances.

Boliver, your bibles wear out so much because you read them so much kind sir. You are too godly for us.

Seriously though, my first thought was that I would never spend that much on a bible either. Over a $100?!! Come on, a person could make better use of their money than that! Then I stopped and thought about all the things that I have spent over $130 on in my lifetime....I don't want to tell you all because some of it is downright embarrassing! The point is, everybody has different passions, hobbies, and loves in life. What one person might choose to invest their own $$ in may not be what I would choose, but I doubt they would spend their money on many things I spend mine on.

P.S. after looking at some of those pics, I am beginning to think I might want one of those bibles

P.P.S I am also feeling like Max with the abundance of smileys in my post. I am kinda liking them too!

I'm sure you will enjoy it. I on the other hand enjoy getting a good workout carrying my ESV Study Bible. Plus its provides good cover against small arms fire. Although the handle on my Bible cover is already ripping apart from the weight of the Bible. Poor cover only lasted a year.

Andrew, I am not saying that buying one is sinful or anything like that. If someone wants to buy one, that is perfectly cool.

I am the farthest from the most godly. Mine just go through obstacle courses, dirt, mud, rain, and overall wear and tear. A former Ranger is working on making a waterproof indestructible NT. That I could go for.

I love my Allan KJV Longprimer. It's a great bible. I'm happy you got an Allan. I've had my Longprimer for about 3 1/2 months now and it's been great.

From those pictures it seems that there is quite a bit of bleed through. Is that correct?

Originally Posted by jpfrench81

From those pictures it seems that there is quite a bit of bleed through. Is that correct?

I can see some bleed through on my Long Primer, but its not that bad IMO.

Boliver,

I had always been a hardback or bonded leather man until the PB. My thought was that you had to be nuts to pay that kind of money for a Bbile. But, to be honest, most of the Bibles on the market are so poorly made these days that they really do not hold up well. An Allan is truly a work of art and an investment in quality.

I have the Allan Longprimer KJV and an Allan/Oxford Blackface BR20 KJV. They are AMAZING!

But, the Crossway premium leather ESV thinline and premium leather ESV SB are also quite amazing as is the signature line Nelson NKJV.

On balance, the Nelson signature line and the Crossway premium leather Bibles are quality bindings that are worth having. I like the leather cover/leather lining effect with the high end Crossways.

But, IMO, there is NOTHING commercially available like a R.L. Allan Bible. If you use a KJV or ESV, you cannot beat Allan Bibles. If you want a NKJV (other than a small format Pitt Minion), get a Nelson signature. An ESV SB would require a Crossway binding. But, for anything else, don't waste your money, buy an Allan.

The ESV Reader's edition looks like the best Bible I have ever seen.

But . . . $205??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love my R L Allan KJV Oxford Reference Ruby Edition Bible. It's the finest Bible I've ever seen in my life, and it was at a very reasonable price. EvangelicalBible.com has had it on sale for some time now, at $89.75. I haven't looked, but surely they put their other Bibles on sale too.

Originally Posted by etexas

OK the Readers is 2 column BUT a larger Print! It is like an ESV "Long Primer"....

You had to make that comparison. You just had to do it. Now, I am in serious distress. . . .