How to Choose a Large-Print Bible

In today's world it seems like everything is in small print, and many of us work long hours staring at a computer screen. We can give our eyes a rest by choosing a large-print Bible.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bible Map Insert
• Biblia Compacta Con Referencias De Letra Grande
• Holy Bible (King James Version) (Large Print)
• Holy Bible NIV (Large Print)
• Large Print King James Version Bible
• The Book
• The First Step Bible (Large Print)
• Ultrathin Large Print Reference:NAS

1. Begin by looking at large-print Bibles in the version or translation that you prefer.

2. Choose the size of the type. Texts come in 12-, 14-, 15-, 16-, and 18-point sizes termed large or giant.

3. Check out the number of pages in the Bible, the size of the book, and the thickness of the paper. A large-print Bible may be larger and heavier than is comfortable to hold, or the paper may be too thin to handle and not durable.

4. Select a sturdy cover and binding. A binding that is sewn instead of glued will last longer.

5. Look throughout the Bible to make sure the dictionary, concordance, and reference sections are in large print as well and easy to read.

6. Decide if the maps and charts included in the Bible will be large enough for you. You can purchase a map insert to include in your Bible that will fold out into larger-sized maps.

Tips & Warnings

• A visually impaired person might appreciate a large-print Bible, biblical study guide or reference book. These can be found for many versions and languages.

• Large-print Bibles cost, in general, between $15 and $30, though those with a lower-quality paper can be less expensive and leather-bound Bibles will be more costly.

• Some Bibles are printed in 6-point type. Therefore, 12-point type, which is a standard size for much of our everyday reading, may be called "large print." Use the point size rather than the terminology when selecting a large- or giant-print Bible.