Choosing a Bible

Whether you’re new to the Bible, overwhelmed by options, or just looking for a new way to refresh your Scripture reading, here are tips, guides, and closeups to help you pick the right Bibles for you.

Why Are Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Bibles Different?

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Why do Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Bibles have different books? Compare biblical canons and see how history and language shaped them.

What Is the Bible? Answers to the Most Common Questions

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What is the Bible, who wrote it, how many books does it have, and where should you start? Get concise answers to the common questions about the Bible.

How to Read the Bible in Chronological Order [With Apocrypha]

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Reading the Bible in chronological order is challenging, but the perfect way to embed yourself in God's great story. Here's where to start.

The Bible’s Table of Contents: Books of the Bible in Order...

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Here's a list of every book of the Bible in order according to canon — including the Catholic and Orthodox Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books.

Best Children’s Bibles for Every Age Group, from Toddlers to Teens...

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Whether you're shopping for a storybook Bible, children's Bible, or teen Bible, this guide will help you choose the best option for the kids in your life.

The Abide Bible: Engaging Scripture, Engaging God

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Reading the Bible is only the first step. To achieve maximum spiritual growth, you need to engage God's Word on a deeper level. Here's where to start.

44+ of the Best Study Bibles for Every Type of Reader...

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Discover the best Study Bibles for beginners, history buffs, devotional readers, Catholics, and more in this guide for every kind of Bible reader — now updated for 2026.

How to Read the Entire Bible in a Year (and Actually...

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Reading the Bible in a year is one of the most common (and most abandoned) New Year's resolutions. Here's a simple plan for sticking with it.

Scripture in Clear Focus: A Short History of Biblical Typography

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The Clear Focus Bible presents the latest development in biblical typography. Here's how we got here, from ancient scrolls through the printing press.

Bringing the Bible’s Ancient Message Into Your World

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Unique among study Bibles, the NIV Application Bible helps you simultaneously study the Bible in its ancient context and apply it to your life.

Complete Guide to Bible Versions: Comparison, History, and Philosophy of Top...

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Ever wonder why there are so many Bible versions — or how to choose the one for you? Here's everything you need to know about Bible versions and translation.

How to Choose the Best Bible Translation for You in 2025

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Sort through the abundance of Bible versions to find the best Bible translation for your personal tastes, age, and stage of faith.
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