The Ignatius Note-taking & Journaling is Bible from Ignatius is a significant upgrade from the previous version from 2020. The previous edition was more of a compact journaling Bible with a double-column page layout. The print was a bit too tiny for my taste and the double-column was an interesting choice. This new edition has fixed all the issues I had with the first version. It is great to see the RSV-2CE in a single-column format. The overall size of the Bible is not too big. The font is listed at 8.5. While I wouldn’t have minded it being a tad bigger, this works perfectly fine as is. Cross-references, textual notes, and the standard Ignatius maps are included, as well as 7 pages of lined end notes for additional notes. Overall, a very nice addition to their RSV-2CE stable of editions. I have a leftover Bible cover from OreMoose which fits almost perfectly. Only wish there was a Bible ribbon or two. Oh well. 🙂
Features:
16 pages of color maps
One column format
2″ ruled margins for writing
High quality cream-colored Bible paper
Synthetic black leather cover
Smyth-sewn binding
Size: 6.25″ x 9″
8.5 pt. type
1,648 pages
Packaging with O-wrap
Sturdy elastic band for cover closure
I have been adding 1/4” double sided ribbons to my Bibles that will get regular use. If I am using a Bible for study or devotion with the liturgy I want 3-4 quality ribbons and Bibles don’t usually come with that. Sometimes I carefully pry the headband and install them underneath, especially if I am removing the stock ribbon. Otherwise I make a tab from a little piece of cloth and glue or sew ribbons to it and attach to the spine. Either way, you want bookbinding glue because it dries flexible. Everything needed is inexpensive and is very satisfying to do.
That’s helpful Jonny! Thank you.
Perhaps it’s a reflection of my age. Life is too short. I just use a book mark if there are no ribbons.
I prefer the Catholic Bible Press edition because it 1) has two ribbons (blue and gold), 2) has brief book introductions (not great, but at least they give context), and 3) is slightly more compact, but still big enough for a decent font size (8.0 vs. the Ignatius’s 8.5). Both editions were produced in India, by the way. And both have sewn binding. The margin note area is lined on both, and both have a decent amount of space for note-taking. The CBP edition does not have maps. The CBP is less expensive by about $25, and the blue cloth-covered hardcover is quite nice (I prefer it to an imitation leather).
I grabbed a copy of the Ave Maria Note taking in the same translation for a course I plan to do next year on the Institute of Catholic Culture.