The apple signifies the fall of man, separation from the Creator, and, ultimately, the need for redemption. The outer box slides upward and it great for protecting the books while moving or storing them but I’m not always sure where to put it while I’m using the set. I believe that would be covered under warranty, but I usually take care of it myself with a razor blade. Suited for personal reading, public worship, in-depth study, and Scripture memorization, the ESV is available in more than 200 print editions on Crossway. Then there is the publisher’s page, Table of Contents, About the ESV, and an Introduction for this illuminated edition.

Those who fear the Lord look to the time when “the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings” (4:2).It comes in an ornate slipcase that you should maintain for shelf storage to keep your Bible looking good, and to make it last. The artist drew further inspiration from Victorian typography, American woodtype posters, and Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. If it is more than a couple of pages, you’re better off sending it back because those pages were not gilt if they were tucked in. For those of you who are still here, and didn’t skip out, I have some other information for you that isn’t on those pages.

Imagine a monk in an abbey some place in Europe, bent over a page of vellum, (animal skin) using a quill, a dip pen, different colored inks, along with gold leaf, to decorate the page of a hand copied Bible. The page numbers, chapter numbers, and address references at the head of the page are all in gold colored ink.This letter is filled with warnings and exhortations for believers seeking to withstand persecution and suffering, including the encouragement to pay attention to the prophetic word “as to a lamp shining in a dark place” (1:19). Scripture is set in paragraph format with poetry set to stanzas and Old Testament quotes indented to be easy to spot. My walk with the Lord and my ministry have been enriched and blessed through this wonderful translation. The laurel crown here is a symbol of the imperishable wreath promised to those who run to the finish (9:25).