Cambridge Bibles has released its 2025 product catalog, and it includes a list of new Diadem reference editions of the NRSVue with Apocrypha which are expected in late 2025. Timothy reviewed the Diadem edition of the ESV with Apocrypha here on the blog in 2022. The Diadem is a portable edition that is significantly less bulky than the full-size Schuyler Quentel and most Zondervan Premier bibles. The upcoming Diadem NRSVue with Apocrypha will be available in three bindings:
- Hardcover MSRP: $60
- Calf split leather (similar in feel to French Morocco leather) MSRP: $230
- Calfskin leather (both red and brown colors will be available) MSRP: $355
In my experience, Cambridge bibles usually can be purchased for less than MSRP after they are on the market, but still, I’m dismayed to see these prices so high. It would be hard for me to justify a price north of $230 for a calf split leather edition, let alone $355 for the calfskin.
Oof, you could custom rebind an NRSVue for that calfskin price.
That’s a lot, for sure. I assume it will be less expensive on evangelicalbible.com. But still…
8.1 point font size. The market for this looks to target young people with good eyes and generous disposable income. I don’t happen to qualify for any of those categories. Beautiful bibles !