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Yet another completed blank bible project. Congrats to Joe McBee. Looks nice. For more information, see our handy guide to making your own blank bible.

May 6, 2008 - Posted by spurgeon | spurgeon | | 8 Comments

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Thanks so much! I had a great time doing this and I am already enjoying exploring the Scriptures using this method. I appreciate the idea and the instructions! Keep up the great work. May the Lord richly bless you so that His glory may increase.

Comment by PeregrinJoe | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I have a question for you.

I know on your blank bible you used that hard cover ESV Bible. I love the ESV.

Do you still recommend that Hard Cover ESV Bible to do this?

Comment by More Than Conquerors | May 6, 2008 | Reply
oh, and my comment was for Spurgeon. I left another one for Peregrin Joe on his Blog.

Comment by More Than Conquerors | May 6, 2008 | Reply
I think it’s a great choice, though the feel and format of a favored bible is a tricky, subjective thing. Pick your bible off page style rather than binding since the binding gets hacked off anyways. Often paperback and hardcover have identical “guts” so binding is not the most accurate judge either. Hope this helps at least a little.

Tony

Comment by spurgeon | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Spurgeon. I was just curious as to the thickness of the paper on that particular bible. I would like mine to be a bit thicker.

Also, have you had any problems with your pages ripping off of your Blank Bible at all with that Spiral Binding you used? I see its been a few years now since you first did this… How is it holding up?

Comment by More Than Conquerors | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Bible paper in general is relatively enduring. I’ve never owned a bible that ripped easily. And the spiral binding means there are many punched holes and this distributes any tension, making the binding more reliable and less stress on the paper (as opposed to a 3-hole punch).

Helpful?

My BB is enduring great! Like new.

Tony

Comment by spurgeon | May 6, 2008 | Reply
yep! thats fantastic. You sold me. I am going to tackle it once I get my bride’s permission to spend the cash.

Will shoot you the results when done.

Much thanks!!

Comment by More Than Conquerors | May 6, 2008 | Reply
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Normally this blog is a stream of miscellanies, but at its center I feature quotes and essays on the Cross of Christ. No series has received more attention than a little tutorial on how to rip a Bible through a table saw on the way to manufacturing a splendid Blank Bible! (Watch your fingers.)

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Book wishlist. I hope to have all these valuable books added to my library one day. All from the The Works of Jonathan Edwards (Yale editions) …

Vol. 1: Freedom of the Will (a gift from my friend Robin)
Vol. 8: Ethical Writings (purchased)
Vol. 21: Trinity, Grace, and Faith (purchased)
Vol. 2: Religious Affections (a gift from my friend Josh)
Vol. 3: Original Sin
Vol. 4: The Great Awakening
Vol. 20: The ‘Miscellanies’ ( No. 833-1152 )
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Princeton Cemetery. I don’t know how I did it, but in the Spring of 2006 I convinced my wife and kids it would be fun to spend the day at Princeton cemetery. Princeton is famous for its school and less famous for its rich evangelical history. I took several photographs at Princeton Cemetery (where Edwards, Hodge, Warfield and the Alexanders are buried). These photos always remind me to be Cross-centered.

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