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The ESV Chronological Bible is one of the newest Bibles from Crossway. This is a Bible I’ve been wanting for years and I’m so excited that it finally exists! The ESV Chronological Bible not only contains the sacred text in chronological order, but it also includes 365 readings allowing you to read the Bible in a year if you’d like. While there is a version of the ESV Bible that helps you read it in one year, there wasn’t one that read chronologically. For years, I printed out a chronological Bible reading plan and would use that for accountability. It’s a great tool but I’m thankful I no longer need it.
One of the benefits that I’ve experienced from reading chronologically is gaining a better understanding of the story of Scripture. This Bible in particular is divided into eight time periods. A unique aspect of it that I enjoy is seeing parallel texts together. The Bible contains fifteen full color maps that show what certain regions consisted of during various periods. There is a timeline at the back that is color coordinated to match the colors of the time periods as seen on the Bible’s cover. It expands out of the Bible and can fold back in and is helpful for gaining a broad view of what events occurred during each period.
One small but important feature is the ribbon bookmark! My children often pull bookmarks out of my books so having one included makes that impossible for them which I’m so thankful for! The ESV Chronological Bible is a really helpful tool and it’s such a fun way to consume God’s word. If you’re hoping to read through the Bible in a year or need a Christmas gift for a fellow theologian, I highly recommend the ESV Chronological Bible!
