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IVEighteen subjects of Scripture

Theme books of ScriptureFor every
season.

One subject,
the whole Bible.

Eighteen books, each gathering what the Bible says on one theme, such as hope, marriage or comfort. Whole passages from across the Old and New Testaments, in calm sections, ready to give.

$40 each Hardcover $30 softcover $10 eBook English, German or Danish

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Shop by occasionSee all eighteen

Shop by occasion

A book for the moment

Choose the occasion, then the book. Each one is a small, lasting gift, and it can be sent straight to the person you are giving it to. Buy all the books of an occasion together and save $5 on every book.

WeddingsGrief and lossNew babyGraduationHard seasonsConfirmationFriendshipThanksgivingFor yourself

Weddings and anniversaries

For the couple

Scripture on husband and wife from the garden of Eden to the wedding feast, and on a love that endures.

  • A keepsake for their first home
  • To read aloud at the ceremony or the table
  • Sent straight to the couple

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Grief and loss

For someone who mourns

The laments of the Psalms, the tears of Jesus, and the God of all comfort.

  • Short sections for days when reading is hard
  • Whole passages, no platitudes
  • Something lasting, after the flowers

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A new baby

For a new family

Children as a heritage, homes and generations, and thanks for every good gift.

  • For the first nights home
  • Passages to read aloud to a child
  • A first book for the family shelf

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Graduation or a new job

For a new start

Work done heartily, the call of Wisdom, a calling, and a race to finish.

  • For a graduation, a first job or a new role
  • Slim enough for a desk or a bag
  • One section a morning, for the first weeks

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Hard seasons

For anxious days

For anxious days and long waits: be still, be strong and of a good courage, and hope as an anchor.

  • For illness, waiting or worry
  • One section at a time, no commentary
  • Sent straight to their door

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Confirmation and baptism

For a step of faith

The heroes of faith, the prayers of the saints, and the new life.

  • A first book of their own faith
  • Whole passages, with their references
  • The words of Jesus in red

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Friendship and reconciliation

For a friend

For a friend, or for mending: loyalty, kind words, and forgiving one another.

  • For a friend, or for mending
  • Says what is hard to say
  • Sent straight to them

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Thanksgiving and giving

For a grateful season

Psalms of thanksgiving, the one who turned back to give thanks, and the cheerful giver.

  • For Thanksgiving, a harvest or a host
  • Psalms of thanks to read at the table
  • A small, lasting thank-you

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For yourself

A daily reader

One section a morning, in whole passages, with no commentary between you and the text.

  • One section a morning
  • Scripture only, no commentary
  • Typeset to keep for years

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The eighteen books

Every theme

Each book has 44 to 50 pages, in the King James Version, the World English Bible, the Lutherbibel 1912 or the Dansk 1871/1907, with the words of Jesus in red: a hardcover, a softcover or an eBook. Open any of them to look inside before you choose.

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18 books

Inside every book

Laid out like a book you keep

The cover illustration, the title, the contents, then the passages, section by section, in EB Garamond with generous margins. These are the opening pages of Hope.

  1. Hope, page 2: frontispiece with the cover illustration: Sunrise over the sea after the night: a man flings both arms up to the sun, his wife on her knees lifts her face and hands.

    The cover illustration on its own page

  2. Hope, page 3: title page, ‘Hope’, Scripture on hope

    The title page the theme and its subject

  3. Hope, page 5: contents, six sections: I Why art thou cast down, page 7; II New every morning, page 13; III Can these bones live, page 20; IV A living hope, page 25; V I am the resurrection, page 32; VI All things new, page 39

    The contents six sections

  4. Hope, page 7: section opener ‘Why art thou cast down’

    Section openers each on a new page

  5. Hope, page 8: Scripture, Psalm 16 and Psalm 42

    The passages in full, under their references

Why a theme book

Scripture on one subject, nothing else

  • Gathered for you

    280 to 460 verses on the theme, from 13 to 30 books of the Bible, found and set in order.

  • Whole passages

    Verses in their context, under their references. Never a list of one-liners, and no commentary between you and the text.

  • Typeset to keep

    EB Garamond with generous margins, one colour and one illustrated scene on the cover, the words of Jesus in red.

  • Made to be given

    Printed to order and sent to any address you choose, with 14 days to change your mind. Economy shipping is free on bags of $80 or more.

Questions

Before you order

What is a theme book?

A 44 to 50 page hardcover that holds the passages of the Bible on one subject, such as hope, marriage or peace. Each book gathers 280 to 460 verses from across the Old and New Testaments and sets them in five to ten sections, in whole passages with their references.

How is it different from a Bible or a devotional?

A whole Bible holds everything, in the order of its books. A theme book holds one subject, gathered from many books and set in an order that reads well from beginning to end. It is Scripture only: there is no commentary or devotional text, only section headings, a contents and a short note on the edition.

King James Version or World English Bible: which should I choose?

The King James Version (the standard 1769 text) is the English of the old prayers and hymns, with thee and thou. The World English Bible is a modern English translation in the public domain, which names God as Yahweh where the Hebrew does. The passages and sections are the same in both; in both the words of Jesus are printed in red.

How is it printed?

Each copy is printed to order by Lulu as a casewrap hardcover, US Trade 6 × 9 in, matte cover, Standard Color on 80# white coated paper. The cover carries the book’s colour, an illustrated scene and one verse; the back lists the sections.

What does shipping cost, and how long does it take?

The price does not include shipping. The checkout shows the printer’s economy rate for your address before you pay, and economy shipping is free when your bag comes to $80 or more (books and clothing together). The book is printed after you order, and the delivery estimate follows by email after purchase.

Can I send it straight to the person I am giving it to?

Yes. You enter the delivery address at checkout, so it can be the address of the person you are giving the book to.

Can I return it?

Theme books are standard editions: you have the usual 14-day right of withdrawal from the day you receive the book, and your statutory rights if it is defective.

Can I see inside before I buy?

Yes. Each book’s page has Look inside: the opening pages in the text you choose, from the frontispiece with the cover illustration to the first passages. Our guides also walk through two of the books section by section: Bible verses about marriage and Bible verses for grief and loss, and a Bible for a wedding gift helps you choose.

Is there a German or Danish edition?

Yes. Every theme book is also printed in German, from the Luther Bible of 1912, and in Danish, from the authorised translation (Old Testament 1871, New Testament 1907), as a hardcover, a softcover and an eBook. Choose the text on the book’s page.

Prices in USD, tax included. Printed to order by Lulu. Shipping is calculated at checkout from your address, and economy shipping is free when your bag comes to $80 or more; the delivery window for your exact address follows by email after purchase. Theme books are standard editions: you have the usual 14-day right of withdrawal from the day you receive the book, and your statutory rights if it is defective. By purchasing you accept our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Withdrawal and refunds.

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