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Holy Bible Reader's Edition
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE READER'S BIBLE
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The Holy Bible Reader's Edition includes the Lexham English Language Septuagint (complete) with the Eastern / Orthodox (EOB) New Testament.
This 1400 page edition is offset printed in two colors on superior 35gsm bible paper with gilded edges, rounded corners, and four page marker ribbons. The physical size of this edition is B5 JIS, 182 mm x 257 mm (7.17 inches x 10.12 inches).
Available in two binding types, zippered for portability and standard for desk use - the contents of both editions are identical. Both binding types will be available in manufactured leather, with a very limited number of copies available in lambskin.
42 beautiful full color maps with cross-references are included for enrichment.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
TYPEFACE AND FORMATTING – The text of this edition is set in Alegreya on two columns and line matched. We chose a columnar layout because shorter line lengths enhance readability. Formatting has been simplified—Old Testament references in the New Testament are in regular style, rather than italic style. All poetic typography (versification) has been removed to facilitate reading.
DESIGN ELEMENTS – The design elements, such as the headers, are based on historic Byzantine manuscripts, which our artistic team has redrawn for this edition. The cover shows an iconographic drawing of the Root of Jesse, and was drawn by Vladimir Ilievski and Predrag Ilievski.
NUMBERING SYSTEMS – Unlike our modern publications, the earliest manuscripts of the Bible did not have verse numbers. Furthermore, the chaptering system was different. While there is no denying the convenience of verse numbers, we have chosen to eliminate them. Of course, this is not the first Bible without verse numbers, however our approach is slightly different from previous versions.
This edition might be called a “hybrid reader’s edition.” It is hybrid because we have retained modern chapter divisions, but without verse numbers. Furthermore, to facilitate cross-referencing, line numbers have been added on the outside edges of the text. The numbers (intentionally less opaque) are set in red font and appear on every fifth line, beginning with the number one in the left column of each page and continuing sequentially to the bottom of the right column of the same page.
The great ancient exegetes of the Church, such as Saint John Chrysostom, did not read the Bible with verse subdivisions. They read Scripture not as a series of discreet bits and pieces, ready-made for proof-texting, but as a single story—the wonderful record of the revelation of the personal God to mankind. We hope that eliminating verse numbers from this edition will aid in the reader's encounter with holy Scripture.
FOOTNOTES – We chose to use footnotes rather than endnotes because of their convenience, especially in a large book such as this edition. Footnotes are styled as run-ons for their economy of space, and their numbering begins with one on the verso [left] side of each spread and continue sequentially on the recto [right] side of the spread. Pages without any notes on the verso side with begin at one on the recto side of the spread. A footnote may span from one page to the following page if the length of the note requires it. The notes in this edition represent original source and reference materials from each respective translation. However, footnotes that refer to another place in Scripture now include, at minimum, a page and line number to facilitate their discovery. Many notes also include the initial words of the referenced text in quotation marks. In some notes that refer to multiple sentences, a vertical bar (or pipe symbol) is placed between the first words of the beginning of the referenced text and the final words of the referenced text, as in the following example: Psalm 8:4-6, “Because I will see the Heavens . . . | . . . with glory and honor.”
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Reviews
Based On 17 reviews.
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Carlos G. 7/16/2026
Love it...but
Such a beautiful piece of art. The only caveat is the small print—a slightly bigger font would make it perfect for long reading sessions. As others have pointed out, there is a lot of extra margin space that could have been used for it. I wouldn't even mind paying another 10–20% if the font were larger. Other than that, it's a beautiful Bible.
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Christopher 7/15/2026
Love this Bible
I am very pleased with this bible. I bought the prayer book from New Rome Press a few years ago, and when I heard about this bible I know I had to get one. I am in awe at the design and layout. Very well done. I'm telling as many fellow Orthodox as I can to purchase one.
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John V 7/12/2026
Excellent Orthodox Bible
Wonderful to have a HQ orthodox bible .
I usually prefer my font to be on the larger side but so slightly smaller than i would like but I will gladly accept this to offset the bleed through and poor paper quality of the OSB -
Tony 7/11/2026
Good, but could be improved
My first disappointment is that I was not able to get the real leather cover and had to settle for the fake stuff. I’m always going to be wishing it was leather. The margins are HUGE. I feel like they wasted an opportunity here. Either make the margins smaller and thus make the Bible more compact, or expand the printed section to make the font bigger. I would have loved either of those. Aside from those two gripes it’s a work of art. I hope that the Bible will be popular enough that they make a second edition in leather.
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Basil 7/9/2026
Amazing but...
This Bible is amazing , i really hope they make a smaller compact version in the future .. it is so big thats taking it for travel will be challenging ... new rome press .. PLEASE make a smaller compact version in the future
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Zechariah 7/9/2026
The Orthodox Ox Bible for reading ease
I picked the lambskin for pre-order, which is nice, but I gotta say the standard cover is sooo good looking. The bible contains the full canon and then some for the spetuagint. Like the book of Enoch and alternatives to books like Bel and the Dragon, of which the originals are included. So, in short, this book is not only for canon reading but educational in the expanded historical books included. I had already begun reading through my OSB, but will likely entirely restart to see how good this book is especially with the removal of verse numbers.
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DM 7/7/2026
The most Orthodoxo-ox Bible on the market
Just got it today and I love it.
It has maps and a map indexing system is a nice touch. Beautiful artwork all over really sets this apart.
If you are confused why the box cover and New Testament page say orthodoxox this was completely intentional in my estimation as a reminder to venerate the scriptures. -
Dn. David Hawthorne 7/6/2026
The Bible I Have Been Waiting For
How do I like the NewRome Press Orthodox Bible so far?
I'm loving it! At first, I thought the lack of versification would be irritating, but I’ve been surprised at how much more easily I focus on the text without it. Plus, the lack of interpretive notes helps me to just read the Bible.
I always have my tablet close by, and with my Logos Bible software, I have quick access to verse numbers, patristic commentaries, Bible background handbooks, and all the other study tools I can imagine. But having such a simple and beautiful Bible is helping me immerse myself in the text better than if all the study information were on the page, as in a study Bible.
If I had to pick anything I would do differently, I would have put those books which are not in the proto or deuterocanonical parts of Scripture (the ones included for their spiritual edification, but not part of the historic canon) in an appendix. Many people may take this Bible and think the Psalms of Solomon or Enoch, etc., are part of the Holy Bible for Orthodox Christians when they are really recommended spiritual reading rather than part of the Church’s historic canon. But perhaps Lexham was not allowing that?
Oh well, that’s not a big problem, in my opinion- it’s easy enough to teach catechumens and inquirers what’s what. I am glad these writings are included.
One thing to note about the LES: the versions of Tobit and Daniel in the main text are not the forms the Orthodox Church has historically received and used as canonical. The ones at the back labeled as “Alternate” are the forms that align with traditional Orthodox usage. Alternate Daniel is Theodotion’s Daniel, which the Church has preferred; Tobit Alternate is the longer Tobit that the Church has historically received. A quick sniff test for which Tobit you are reading: if the dog is mentioned in 6:2 (line 71 in this Bible), it’s the longer, received version. But it is great to have both versions of both books available. I just wish they had included an introduction mentioning these sorts of things about the canon and the texts.
I fully expect this Bible to be my main Bible for many years to come. Well done, NewRome!
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Bede 7/6/2026
If You're Undecided, This Is Your Sign
I have read and handled hundreds of Bibles. Years ago, I managed the Bibles and Prayer Book section of a Christian bookstore, and my favourite part of that job was helping customers find the right fit for them, in terms of translation/reading level, size, colour, and so on.
Well, if you have ended up reading this, this Bible is for you. I have read from both the zippered and traditional covers, and both open well, and lay reasonable flat. They also both feel comfortable in the hand, despite the size of this tome (and its massive!) The zippered cover is wide enough that the ribbon markers do not get tangled in the zipper.
The text of both Testaments, though from different sources, feels similar. Both seem pretty literal, and the footnotes are focused on explaining the Greek behind the English text.
While I hope that Newrome eventually publishes a travel version of this text, I highly recommend this volume. It is truly a beautiful daily reader!
Now, order one for yourself- and maybe one for a friend! -
James I. McAuley 7/6/2026
Father Mike knocks it out of the park, with bases loaded!
This bible is phenomenal - I opened the box to the wonderful smell of leather. IT is soft and wonderful to hold.
I would like to make a respectful suggestion to all readers of the leather copy. As it is genuine leather, it will need to be oiled. I would suggest neatsfoot oil, lightly brushed on. It will darken the leather cover, so put it on gently with a brush. Then let it dry for a couple of days.
Thank you for all of your hard work, Father Mike! A glorious text to read, beautifully illustrated. -
Polycarp Bose 7/6/2026
An Absolute Masterpiece
The amount of love put into this production of the Scriptures is incredible. Thank you Fr. Michael and Newrome Press for your brilliant work! This has officially become my family's family Bible.
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Joel 7/5/2026
Beautiful Bible
Delighted to receive this beautiful Bible. The lambskin cover is what a special memory smells like. Surprised and pleased to see Enoch included in the Old Testament. I would give the publication 5 stars were it not for the Lexham Septuagint's inelegant use of "humans" and "humankind," instead of English's traditional generic masculine terms, men and mankind, which include both male and female. Otherwise, we are closer than ever to a standard Orthodox English Bible here.
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Robert B 7/3/2026
Beautiful, Sacred, Work
I just got it today. Worth my wait. Quality all around. The colors, font size, style, are excellent. I look forward to reading cover to cover.
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John “a inquirer” 7/3/2026
Expected a lot, got more
So impressed, paper is thicker than expected and type size is great( from a person who has thick glasses) it’s my 2nd Christmas ????????
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Jarrison 7/2/2026
Beautiful treasure of tradition!
This was a very much anticipated publication. The two column layout flows very nice, and the line numbers are a welcome way to read scripture. As usual from New Rome press, the illustrations are stunning and the font is pleasant for reading. I can’t wait to dive further into this text.
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Evan 7/2/2026
THIS is the gift to give!
It looks beautiful!
New Rome is known for putting proper attention to beauty when it comes to the things that are of our Lord God.
This is no exception and was worth the wait!
WHAT I LOVED
-The cover is beautiful and of high quality
-The multiple bookmark ribbons are deffinitely a good idea since we tend to read various parts of our Holy Scriptures at different times.
-The two columns of text were definitely the right way to go as it doesn't tire you as you read and you feel like you just breeze right through without noticing.
-the paper, though thin, doesn't feel like the cheap paper you often find in other bibles.
-the art is beautiful in it and is fitting
SIDE COMMENTS:
-Though i still wish there would have been a bit thicker paper, I fuuuuully understand that concession have to be made, otherwise the bible would have been the thickness of a support beam.
FINAL WORDS:
This is THE bible that I've been waiting for to be permanently on my reading desk for every day.
It is worth of our Lord God in every way and will be there until my time comes.
This is NOT however a knock on the Orthodox Study Bible.
That book still has its place for study settings and beginners.
The New Rome Press Bible is when you want to put the final stamp and know it'll be your "for life" Holy Scriptures
Can't thank enough New Rome press for making this and that's why I always keep an eye out for what their next projects are and they have my full support.
Nobody does it like them! -
Fr. John Tsikalas 6/13/2026
Amazing Achievement
I expected to discover beauty in the Reader’s Bible, and of course, there are many beautiful elements. The lambskin cover is remarkable, as are the artwork, colors, and overall design.
But it has proven to offer much more than physical beauty. The two column layout, enhanced text, four ribbons, and removal of verse numbers have added greatly to my devotional reading. Glory to God for Fr. Michael’s many years of labor on this project!
