While I found myself reading this Bible I sometimes felt like one who is just doing a little window shopping. Yet at the same time, the strong Pentecostal influence it bears can make one feel like an outsider if you donвЂ™t hold to those beliefs. It really has the power to open the readers eyes to topics in the Bible that you probably have never even though of before. I share a love hate relationship with this Bible. It has a flimsy feel to it and could be a little bit longer. While the craftsmanship of this Bible is top notch, the single ribbon leaves much to be desired. There are several detailed charts located at the back of this Bible however, they are so small that they almost seem unreadable. While many aspects of this Bible are truly awesome, If you do not hold to the Pentecostal beliefs you can find yourself feeling a bit alienated. The BadДЇinis Dake does not take a conservative approach regarding his opinions in this study Bible. It also contains one of the largest and in dept concordance and cyclopedic index that I have ever seen in a Bible. This Bible has both a durable yet sleek feel to it.

The quality is superb and has left me very impressed with both the bonded leather and the paper itself.

While most study Bibles explain verses and their contexts The Dake Annotated Reference Bible also adds topical notes and discussions that the reader may not typically observe unless otherwise pointed out. I keep finding myself getting lost in the topical notes found throughout. This Bible may possible contain more study notes then any of the Bibles that I own. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible is in a league of its own when it comes to study notes.

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