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A Book Review: The Breathe Life Bible by Patti Greene

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A Book Review by Patti Greene, MATS

Publication

 Jenkins, Michele Clark and Stephanie Perry Moore, eds. The Breathe Life Bible. Nashville:  Thomas Nelson, 2024.

New King James Version (NKJV)

Disclaimer

I received a soft cover copy of The Breathe Life Bible because I am a Bible reviewer for Thomas Nelson.  I agreed to give an honest review of this edition, first published on February 13, 2024.

Review

Upon opening this beautifully boxed Bible, I saw a stunning 1,696-page Bible adorned with soft imitation leather and expertly double-stitched with brown threading along the cover’s edges. The cover boasts a reassuring imprinted grip feature, ensuring secure handling to prevent accidental drops. The title, imprinted in beautiful gold lettering, reads “The Breathe Life Bible,” complemented by gold exterior pagination and thumb indexing. Additionally, Breathe stands for Believe, Reconcile, Exalt, Trust, Hope, and Elevate.

This Bible is beautifully laid out with ornate gold borders on supplemental information pages. At the bottom of each page, additional information is provided for cross-referencing. This Bible edition comes with a presentation page, making it an ideal gift for someone special. Additionally, it includes an index to authors, a table of monies, weights, and measures, a list of Jesus Christ’s parables, and a concordance at the back of the Bible. The Bible also features eight maps tracing biblical locations from the Old Testament Patriarchs to Jerusalem in Jesus’ time. Furthermore, the words of Jesus are printed in red to make them easily distinguishable. Finally, the copyright page permissions facilitate quoting and reprinting, benefiting pastors, writers, and researchers who wish to use the content for various purposes.

The Bible we are considering has some limitations you should be aware of. Firstly, there is no leather cover option available for this Bible. Secondly, the imitation leather cover may have some durability issues, especially if the Bible is used heavily. Thirdly, the margins on each side of the pages are only ½” wide, which limits the space for making notes. Fourthly, the print in the alphabetic concordance is quite small, making it difficult to read. Lastly, there is no glossary provided to define words, which can be inconvenient for readers.

This Bible carries significant meaning for the African American community as black contributors primarily author it. The topics discussed in the Bible are relevant to the community’s experiences, including Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King’s “The Peace I Give to You,” as well as discussions on slavery and the killing of George Floyd.

The Breathe Life Bible aims to bridge Scripture with personal experience and integrate biblical truth into daily life, empowering individuals to put their faith into action—a noble endeavor indeed.

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.  Colossians 2:5 from The Breathe Life Bible

 

One thought on “A Book Review: The Breathe Life Bible by Patti Greene”

  1. Hi Patti,That review of the bible was beautifully written. It gives a clear, helpful look into the good and the not so good features of this Bible. Your writing style is so professional Patti. I still hope that somewhere down the line that God inspires you to write a Bible study. I will be first in line to buy it.
    Thank you for sharing this review.

    I continue to pray that your Wednesday Bible studies are introducing many women to dig deeper into their Bible and their personal relationship with God.
    Continued Blessings to you Patti.

    Sue

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