I was reading Mark Bertrand's comparison of Allan's Ruby with Cambridge Pitt Minion, and I thought, why not compare Pitt Minion with Allan's Brevier Clarendon?
Unlike Allan's Ruby, the Brevier Clarendon is "significantly larger". But not THAT much larger than Pitt Minion. Just thicker.
I guess one reason why Clarendon is thicker is cuz of the excellent Oxford's Cyclopedic Concordance - all 324 pages of them - that comes with it.
More important is perhaps the size of Clarendon's typeface - which is significantly larger than Ruby's. Thus making Clarendon much more "practical".
In limp-category, the "Bertrand's Yoga" shots show Clarendon has a slight advantage. On the other hand, Cambridge's excellent goatskin binding is so thick & luxurious...
Since I started reading KJV a few month's back...has anyone noticed the tons of SMILEY inside KJV? ;)
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You don't happen to also have the Long Primer do you?
I've been considering either their Clarendon or the Long Primer, but I'm really liking Clarendon format. Seems like something you can really carry around while I'm not so sure about the Long Primer format.
How's that Cyclopedic Concordance? I've never seen one. Does it actually have both an encylopedic style while also providing scripture references?
Hi Robert, yes, I have the pleasure of owning an Allan LongPrimer too.
If your main consideration is portability, then I strongly recommend the Clarendon. I also strongly suggest you get the version with the Cycolopedic Concordance - cuz its an unique style of concordance (very useful). Its like a SUPER concordance - tables, charts, pictures & of course scripture references.
Otherwise go for the LongPrimer. It is exquisite & with much bigger typeface, if thats important to u.
I don't think you can go wrong with either version. And if you like KJV, I guess sooner or later you will get BOTH versions.
Thanx. I just put an order in for their Brevier Clarendon Chocolate Brown Highland Goatskin (6C). It's not available until March 2009, but it's worth the wait I think.
It'll probably get used mostly at home, but I think I will be taking it with me to Church on Sundays as well as Church classes. Our church's main translation is actually ESV, and I recently bought the Tan ESV1T, but I think our church also has a healthy number of KJV fans that I don't think people will be put off by it if I happen to be called on to read from it. I'm actually amazed at how smoothly and expressive the KJV language is. Once you get used to reading from it, it really does start to flow smoother from the tongue than at first.
Robert, I am glad u have found this "new love" for KJV! Cuz I too am one!
For the past months I have been reading thru the Bible in KJV, and I am memorizing verses now in KJV. Like u said, somehow the KJV language is "smooth". Exactly my sentiment!
I am also interested in the #6C. In fact yesterday I just checked with Mr Gray and he confirmed it will be Full Yapp too - a feature I truly love. Looking forward to March 09 then.
How do you like that subject index in the Long Primer. Is it a good index for looking up versus based on a theological subject? Such as forgiveness, or grace, or election, law, miracles, humility, etc.
Just to let anyone know who may be looking at one of these.
I have the Longprimer and love the subject-index.It does make a very useful tool with a lot of systematic theological outlines.
However the Cyclopedic concordance includes all the aids of the subject index and a whole lot more. It is the same Oxford Cyclopedic Concordance which is sold as a hardcover reference work. Its inclusion makes the Brevier Clarendon a very potent little package.
Hi Mike, thanks for dropping by. I totally love the cyclopedic concordance!
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