Thomas Nelson is releasing the New Spirit-Filled Life Bible, NKJV Edition in a LeatherSoft chocolate cover June 1. Under the direction of General Editor Jack Hayford, the Bible includes Kingdom Dynamics articles for spiritual maturity, Word Wealth studies in the biblical language, Truth-in-Action charts for practical living application, center-column references and maps. All editions of this New King James Bible have sold around 2 million units to date. The Leathersoft chocolate edition will retail for $69.99.

Holman Bible Publishers is releasing new versions of The Minister’s Bible, intended for pulpit use, June 1. The pulpit Bible, available in the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) or the King James Version (KJV) text, features large type, full-color maps, wide margins and extensive notes from pastors and church leadership voices such as Jim Henry, Thom S. Rainer, James T. Draper, Ed Stetzer and Rick White. Articles include “8 Traits of Effective Church Leaders,” “21 Essentials of Authentic Ministry,” “30 Keys to Giving an Invitation” and more. The HCSB Minister’s Bible is available in genuine cowhide for $99.99 and black simulated leather for $59.99. The KJV Minister’s Bible comes in black simulated leather for $59.99.

New designs of the HCSB Large Print Compact Bible are being released by Holman Bible Publishers on June 1. The Bibles features a full-color presentation page, eight full-color maps, a topical concordance, two-column text, Words of Christ in red, Messianic scriptures fulfilled by Christ, the Plan of Salvation and a table of weights and measures. The Bibles, both featuring a heart-stamped cross design, will release in burgundy or brown simulated leather for $19.99 each.

Zondervan is responding to consumer and retailer input, releasing the NIV Giant Print Compact Bible next month. Available for the first time, the New International Version Bible measures 5½ inches by 7½ inches, while still using 12-point type in a single-column format. It is available in black bonded leather for $34.99; sierra/black Duo-Tone or melon green/turquoise Duo-Tone for $39.99; or leather-look burgundy for $24.99.

Baker Publishing Group is releasing Hope for Today, an outreach edition of the Gospel of John, next month. The low-cost softcover edition, for nonbelievers and new believers, features God’s Word Translation, notes of application and explanation, an explanation of the three articles of the Apostle’s Creed and a guide to the Lord’s Prayer. Hope for Today will retail for $1.99.

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