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Why a Thompson?

Carry a Thompson, and you'll never be bored again!

A Thompson is the only true "Influence-Free" Study Bible. This is the one very important difference between a Thompson and most other study Bibles. Most study Bibles fill their margins with another person's commentary. These are notes from a knowledgeable author who tries to explain the text to you. Commentaries can be useful, but every author has his or her own view and biased agenda. Commentaries offer wide and often opposing influence. Your Thompson Bible is "influence-free," because instead of commentary, our margins are filled with thousands of chain-references that propel you ahead into Scripture. Scholars agree that the Bible is its own best commentary, and no other study Bible helps you go deeper into the Scriptures than a Thompson Chain-Reference Study Bible.
It takes a full day to assemble a Thompson Bible and no two Thompson Bibles are exactly alike. That's because they are so carefully hand-crafted, one at a time, to last a lifetime. Each time you make a note, underline or highlight in your Thompson, it becomes even more unique, and personal to YOU.
No other publisher takes as much care in the selection of leather, paper, ink, gold-foil, and packaging as what goes into your Thompson.

Many people describe their Thompson as a dear friend. Forgotten passages come alive with new meaning. This "friend" is at your side throughout your darkest hours, and your happiest moments.
Do you know someone who would appreciate such a treasured gift of a lifetime?

The Thompson Difference

Thompson Bibles are unique. Each Thompson Bible is carefully hand-crafted, one at a time, using the finest Bible paper, leathers and craftsmanship.

Thompson Bibles are made for those who use their Bibles every day. A Thompson study Bible will help you in ways other Bibles can't. It's the unique Chain-Reference System that allows you to follow any subject, person, place or idea, from the front of your Bible to the end. Thompson users say it's the best way to study your Bible. No other Bible has this superb, patented, "Chain-Reference System" developed by Dr. Frank C. Thompson in 1890. Since that time, Kirkbride Bible Company has been adding thousands of additional topics and links. The Thompson you buy today has over 100,000 links covering over 7,000 topics. Every page is stuffed with treasure. Your Thompson Bible will become a trusted friend.

Your Thompson Bible comes with extras, found only in premium study Bibles, like gold-foil gilded pages and double-sided real silk ribbon bookmarks. Your Thompson can also be personalized with your name in gold on the cover. For super-swift researching you can order your Thompson "thumb indexed."

Choosing a Thompson Bible is a personal choice. All Thompson regular sized Bibles are available in a variety of covers, colors and translations. If you would like a lifetime of use, we recommend the leather covers. You'll find our leather Bibles are exquisite.

Thompson adult Bibles are available in the 4 most popular English translations: King James Version, New King James Version, New International Version, and New American Standard Bible.

Look at some of the features you will find in a Thompson:

The Chain-Reference System is found only in Thompson Bibles. It is the most helpful study tool ever assembled. Every important verse of the New and Old Testaments has been analyzed into topics which help to open up the meaning of the verses and stimulates Bible study. Start with any verse of Scripture and follow thousands of topics all the way through your Bible.

Forward Chain-Reference. These chain links are found on every page of your Thompson® Bible. They will lead you to the next Scripture verse in the chain, helping you follow any topic from Genesis through Revelation.

New Topics. These marginal references direct you to a new topic in this verse. You simply go to the Index of Topics you'll find a wealth of information and the first place in Scripture to begin the 'chain' for this topic.

Better than a Concordance. You'll find related topics not mentioned by word in the Bible Text. This helps you to expand the scope of your study in a way that goes beyond what a complete concordance can do.

Analysis of Each Chapter. Each Chapter of your Bible has been thoroughly analyzed into the main divisions and printed in bold-face type, presenting a digest of the teachings of the Chapter.

Today, the Thompson Chain-Reference Study System offers you a complete study library in one volume. With over 78 practical features for in depth Scriptural appreciation and understanding, nothing can match what the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible offers:

• Over 100,000 topical references
• Over 8,000 Chain Topics
• Updated Archaeological Supplement with photos and maps
• Outline studies of each book of the Bible
• Journey maps and Bible harmonies
• Biblical Atlas
• Bible Book Outlines
• Over 4,000,000 Thompson Chain-Reference® Bibles sold!

Here's why most people have poor Bible study habits:

God's Word may be a light unto our path, but it's difficult to use. It's a huge book, over 1,000 pages long, covering thousands of years of cultures that seem to strange by today's standards. Unlike other books, the Bible isn't designed to be read from front to back, and those who try, end up frustrated. It's no surprise that well-meaning Christians get bogged down and ultimately give up.

Here are some helps that are included:

Index of Chain Topics. Complete listing of over 7,000 marginal topics and reference chains. Most verses are printed out in the Index

Selected Bible Readings. An arrangement by subject matter of Bible verses suitable for private devotions or public services. Listed are such topics as Death, Gifts from God, Unbelievers, and more.

Revised Concordance. This will help you find any verse, even if you only know a few words. Alphabetical listing of English words found in your Thompson® Bible with help numbers linking you to other help sections in your Bible.

Bible Harmonies & Illustrated Studies. Biographical harmonies of Moses, Jesus, and Paul by means of pictorial maps, charts, and outlines. Follow their footprints with Journey Maps, a feature found only in Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bibles.

Extensive Archaeology Section. Ties modern discoveries to real verses. Contains much factual information on people, places, and things as found in modern excavations.

Bible Marking Guide. Offers you time-tested secrets for keeping your discoveries fresh.

Bible Atlas. Puts you right there, in the holy land, during every biblical period. A series of extremely detailed, color maps, showing Archaeological sites in the holy land, Journeys of the Apostle Paul, the ancient World, Palestine, Jerusalem and others.

Outline Studies of Each Book. Go here first to find out who, what, when, where and why. Devoted to a study of the Bible as a whole, from its earliest beginnings through modern translation and also a complete outline of each Book of the Bible, giving author, theme, and key words. A must-have feature for those involved in teaching.

Dozens of helpful charts. Illustrated with delightful artwork you can study for hours.

Bible Character Studies. Biographical sketches and outline studies of all the major characters of the Bible. Includes early life, divine call, and biblical history.

Bible Glossary. Helps you pronounce and understand Bible terms.

General Index. An alphabetical listing of all topics with connecting numbers.

Harmony of the Gospels. A side-by-side listing of Gospel accounts.

Messianic Prophecies. Prophecies concerning Jesus and their fulfillment.

Portraits of Christ. Christ's character and work as seen by Isaiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, and Revelation.

Topical Treasury. Contains practical helps for Christian workers. Suggests topics to be used at prayer meetings and devotional meetings.

Discover for yourself the excellence of a Thompson®.

Choose your Thompson today.

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