The CSB Study Bible for Women

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Okay, so I’ve been on a bit of a Bible kick lately as you can tell here with the She Reads Truth Bible, here with the CSB Study Bible, and soon the ESV Illuminated Bible.

And all I can say is the Christian publishing companies are doing a fantastic job rolling out some great Bibles for us all.

So what makes The CSB Study Bible For Women so unique from all the others? Well first, it’s supposed to be for women created by women. And on that note, it claims to be the most in-depth study Bible for women out there. I think that actually might be a fair claim.

Helpful Comparison: The CSB Study Bible For Women for me is a blend of the beautiful She Reads Truth Bible and the CSB Study Bible. Why do I say that? Well, it’s so lovely like the She Reads Truth Bible while having helpful study Bible features like the CSB Study Bible. Now I will say, its design isn’t as thoroughly detailed like the She Reads Truth Bible or as in depth of a study Bible as the CSB Study Bible. But that makes sense, right? I mean really the sole aim of the She Reads Truth Bible is to make it so gosh darn attractive that you feel compelled to read the words of God more, but yet, it doesn’t have a study feature. And the CSB Study Bible’s main aim isn’t to look pretty but to be an in-depth study. With all of that said, let’s move to the fun part. The tour:

This is how the CSB Study Bible for women is presented. All kinds of prettiness, right? The big downside for me is that the blue jacket you see wrapped around the Bible is flimsy and my guess–meant to be disposable.

I really liked how The She Reads Truth Bible has a sturdy case to store away the Bible. Since this is a linen cloth overboard just like the She Reads Truth Bible, it’s a little more delicate. Because of that, I always stow my She Reads Truth Bible away after use to protect it from wear. It would have been nice to see the paper jacket as a case instead with the same design.

And this is how The CSB Study Bible For Women will look on a regular basis if you get the cloth overboard kind. There’s also two different leather touch versions available. A turquoise one with a similar design as the paper jacket this Bible comes with and a brown leather style.

There’s beautiful, unique features like this one in the front of the The CSB Study Bible For Women where you fill in your family details and marriage details. This just makes me think of the days of old where you once filled out those momentous occasions. I love that fact because why not place this in your Bible where the well-commemorated words of God reside?

Each book of the Bible has this beautiful illustrative graphic with the same beautiful font above a helpful description of what you’re reading as to why as a woman of faith this is an important Bible for you to read.

Throughout the text is this super helpful aid that gives you a peek at the original language and also gives you a deeper understanding as you’re studying the Bible. This feature reminds me of the CSB which we reviewed over here.

This written on my heart section in The CSB Study Bible For Women gives you a practical encouragement to live out your faith. I love this balance throughout the The CSB Study Bible For Women: the balance of giving you in-depth study material that deepens your truth of God’s word while also giving you insights as to how you can actually apply these truths with these written on the heart sections.

These charts are probably my favorite feature in this The CSB Study Bible For Women. I keep finding golden nuggets of info to continue to turn to. Like for instance, there’s a chart in the Bible that lists the qualifications of a pastor for a handy quick resource and this one that mentions the women that were with Jesus in His last moments.

I haven’t read through this commentary as much as others, partly because the print is so darn tiny for my eyes to read. But from what I can tell the CSB Bible has more in-depth content, which makes total sense because there is a team of people who worked on the CSB Bible whereas there were only two women working on The CSB Study Bible For Women. Really, I can only imagine the work these ladies put into The CSB Study Bible For Women!

I so love timelines in the Bible since it gives a good perspective of the context of the time in which you’re reading the text. This is such an important facet of reading the Bible that’s often overlooked.

First off, isn’t this little boxed section so pretty? I love these designs throughout! Okay, so onto this next feature: this feature reminds us all the more who this Bible is for women. Prominent women throughout The CSB Study Bible For Women are mentioned with descriptions of each and why they should importance to women of faith today.

Notes on important Christian doctrines are sprinkled throughout the Bible to give the reader a snippet of information.

And this is probably my second favorite feature of the Bible: the “Hard Questions.” They’re basically short little snippets describing difficult questions someone might have with the Bible. This one about the Apostle Paul is one of my favorites so far:

Overall, this is a really well executed Bible with thoughtful sections that can enrich both your Bible study and the faith that you live out. I love that they’re really emphasizing the culture of women and highlighting key features in The CSB Study Bible For Women on this so we get some in-depth insights on women throughout the Bible and how relevant the Bible should be to women today.

Now I will say that there was at least one chart in The CSB Study Bible For Women where I felt the editors’ bias from their niched beliefs in doctrine leaked through a little too much. For instance, they didn’t really represent the different eschatological perspectives (study of end times) fairly. So beware that you may have to double check some of their facts through more unbiased sites that list views more impartially.

I personally prefer a Bible’s commentary sections to list what different scholars in various camps believe and why which gives a wider audience and makes it feel less like you’re in a denominational bubble world.

Overall, The CSB Study Bible For Women is a fantastic Bible that I believe will enrich your quiet time.

You might like: Is the She Reads Truth Bible a Good Fit for You? An Honest Review

A Look at the CSB Study Bible

10 Books for Women Who Want to Grow in Their Faith

I generously received this Bible for free from B&H in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and pictures are our own.

24 Comments

Beka on June 12, 2018 at 2:22 PM

Thanks for this awesome review!! I was just flipping through this Bible in Lifeway the other day. I appreciated all your pictures and the way you covered what you liked and didn’t like. Your word of caution about the commentary is so important and it’s why I’m slightly distrustful of study bibles. Sometimes the editors own beliefs get presented as inerrant truth.

I love the features about women in the Bible- I think that would be my favorite part! Thanks again for the informative review!
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- Sarah Anne on June 12, 2018 at 2:48 PM
  
  Hi Beka, thanks for dropping by with your thoughts! “Sometimes the editors own beliefs get presented as inerrant truth.” Yes, this is very true and worth considering as we read commentary that it should not be equated to the words in the Bible itself. And yes, the profiles of the women are very fascinating– there are so many women we can pass by as we read, not realizing their full significance. I love the way this feature highlights the women most don’t pay as much attention to.
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Donna Miller on June 12, 2018 at 3:41 PM

I want to get a copy of the She Reads Truth Bible! I bet it would make a great gift also. What version is it written in? This is such a beautiful post Sarah! Thank you so much! Much love to you … Donna
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- Sarah Anne on June 12, 2018 at 3:49 PM
  
  Thanks for dropping by with your feedback, Donna! The She Reads the Truth Bible is written in the same translation as this one- CSB. It’s one of my favorite translations to go to. 🙂
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Dawn on June 13, 2018 at 9:35 AM

Thank you so much for this excellent article. I am trying to decide what my next study Bible will be. I appreciate all the details and pictures. Looks like a great bible!
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 5:40 PM
  
  Glad you found the look at the CSB Study Bible for Women helpful. Yaay for shopping for a new Bible– that’s always exciting! 🙂
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Traci on June 13, 2018 at 11:07 AM

I agree Holman has been hitting it out of the park lately! The amount of research and design work in these new Bibles is remarkable. Lord, give us a desire for your word.
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM
  
  Yes, Holman has been doing a great job with publishing new Bibles– I agree, Traci. And amen to your last part!
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Rachel on June 13, 2018 at 11:19 AM

Awesome recommendation!!
Love the detailed pics. ?
Pinning to my board!
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 5:42 PM
  
  Glad it was helpful to you, Rachel– thanks so much for the share!
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Diana on June 13, 2018 at 12:15 PM

I love your detailed description about this particular study Bible . I have only used NKJV Bibles so far, need to look into this version because this Bible is so inviting with the colors and notes inside.
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 7:52 PM
  
  Yes, I love the colors myself, Diana. They did a good with the execution of the design for this Bible. Here’s a link on the philosophy of the CSB translation that you may find helpful: https://csbible.com/about-the-csb/translation-philosophy/. Thanks so much for dropping by!
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Lara d'Entremont on June 13, 2018 at 12:19 PM

Beautiful Bible demonstrated with beautiful pictures 😉 I enjoy the CSB translation, and so many people have recommended this Bible to me, so it is definitely going on my wish list. Thank you for the thoughtful review!
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 7:55 PM
  
  I’m happy to hear this was helpful to you, Lara. So glad to hear from another CSB fan. 🙂 Thanks so much for dropping by!
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Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor on June 13, 2018 at 2:02 PM

Such great insight! I have seen this Bible before and wondering about it, so thanks for this thorough review.
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 7:57 PM
  
  Thanks so much for your feedback, Ayanna. I’m so glad to hear you found the review helpful! 🙂
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Christa Sterken on June 13, 2018 at 4:05 PM

Thanks for the details, this is definitely going on my wishlist!
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 7:59 PM
  
  Glad to hear it’s going on your wishlist, Christa! I can tell you, out of all of the Bibles I have, I keep gravitating towards this one if that tells you something. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Carolyn on June 13, 2018 at 5:04 PM

Such a beautiful post! I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these gorgeous Bibles!
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- Sarah Anne on June 13, 2018 at 8:00 PM
  
  Isn’t it so lovely, Carolyn? Glad to hear you loved this Bible like I did! Thanks for dropping by here. 🙂
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Alice Mills on October 29, 2019 at 11:04 PM

Thank you for the run-down! This sounds like a great comprehensive Bible!
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Rachael Briggs on April 19, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Thank you so much for your detailed review of both this and the She Reads Truth Bible. I am looking to purchase one of them because I want a CSB bible. Would you recommend one over the other? I love the study aspect of this bible but there is just something that has me going back to the She Reads Truth. Thank you for your insight.
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- Sarah Anne on May 12, 2020 at 7:24 PM
  
  I am so sorry I am just now seeing your comment, Rachel! It’s been a busy last couple of weeks! First off, I’m so glad to hear the review was helpful to you.:) As far as She Reads Truth versus The CSB Study Bible for Women– although I love them both– I do prefer The She Reads Truth Bible over The CSB Study Bible for Women. Again, although I love The CSB Study Bible for Women with their handy charts and helpful Bible study tools (the highlight of the Bible in my opinion) some of the study tools seem to be biased towards a certain denomination and not as charitable towards others. The She Reads Truth Bible doesn’t have commentary and doesn’t have as many Bible study tools as a heads up, but it’s just so lovely! It really is my go-to Bible. If you have any other questions, Rachel, feel free to let me know. Thanks for dropping by! 🙂 🙂
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Rachael Briggs on April 26, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Thank you so much for your detailed review of both the csb Woman’s Study Bible and the She Reads Truth Bible. I am trying to choose one to purchase. Would you recommend one over the other? This will be my first csb bible and I’m looking for a daily reading bible.
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