I ordered the Four Gospels Pocket Bibles in Dark Chocolate Brown, and they are honestly some of the most beautiful and meaningful pieces I have ever purchased from Saddleback. The leather is absolutely stunning in person. Rich, warm, timeless, and incredibly soft while still feeling durable and substantial. There is something truly special about holding Scripture wrapped in full-grain leather crafted with this much care and attention to detail. Each Gospel feels personal and intentional, almost like a treasured heirloom from another era. The Dark Chocolate Brown leather gives them such a classic and reverent feel that only becomes more beautiful with use. I love that they are small enough to carry daily while still feeling elegant and substantial in the hand. They fit perfectly into a bag, backpack, briefcase, or even a jacket pocket, making it easy to keep Scripture close throughout the day. The craftsmanship is exceptional. The stitching, leather quality, embossing, and overall construction are exactly what I have come to expect from Saddleback: overbuilt, timeless, and designed to last for generations. These also make incredibly meaningful gifts. Everyone I have shown them to immediately comments on how unique and beautiful they are. They feel less like ordinary pocket books and more like cherished keepsakes that will be passed down over time. Absolutely one of my favorite purchases. A beautiful combination of faith, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
I was looking for a pocket Constitution & found these while looking I just had to have them. There is a bulge to the booklets but I am sure that with some carry time they will break in nicely. As with all Saddleback products they seem well made & look great.
Each of the 4 have good leathersmith work, legible Eng translation
These are a great idea but a mediocre outcome. Unfortunately, the font is way too small to read and the translation choice is not the best. I would give these out as gifts to all my friends if they were good enough. But they don’t match the heirloom quality of everything else I’ve purchased at Saddleback.
If this review were foe the leather alone it would be 5 stars. The review is for the Four Gosples bound in this outstanding leather. The font size is fartoo small to read. Also, the Gospel of John has a different verse numbering style than the other three books. I can live with the middle sewn binding, but not with the excessively small font. Anyone who can present a leather like this could have done a better job at selecting a comfortable font size and creating a consistent presentation for each book. It is a "fixable" issue.
