(Grand Rapids, Mich., June 2021) – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the release of Zondervan’s Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible in the King James Version (KJV); New King James Version (NKJV); New American Study Bible (NASB), 1977 text; and the English Standard Version (ESV). HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced the acquisition of the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible from Kirkbride Bible Company in December 2020.
“Zondervan is honored to uphold the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible’s legacy and carry the work of the Kirkbride Bible Company forward into the future,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “This timeless resource brings new opportunities to reach Bible readers and help them build a more engaged and enriched relationship with our Creator.”
With a beloved and acclaimed patented reference system, the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is a well-recognized topical study Bible that has been in publication for more than 100 years. In 1890, the creator of the Thompson Chain-Reference system, Dr. Frank Charles Thompson began working on the “chain-links” that became the foundation of the unique Thompson referencing system. First published in 1908, it now contains more than 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics making the chain-reference system an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study.
Thompson Chain-Reference Bible’s easy-to-learn, easy-to-use system enables readers to see the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics. Readers can also expand their Bible study with even more tools, including biographical sketches, an archeological supplement, and outlines of each book of the Bible. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible allows Scripture to interpret itself without commentaries. Features include:
- Complete alphabetical and numerical indices listing all 8,000 topics with corresponding pilot numbers and Bible references for comprehensive topical study
- Bible study aids such as biographical sketches of the most prominent people in the Bible, an archeological supplement, glossary, concordance, Bible harmonies, and outlines of each book of the Bible
- Key Verses and Key Thoughts provide basic information readers can use to develop their own study
- Verse Analysis shows the topics and themes of every verse and provides easy reference to other verses with the same topics or themes
- 16-page full-color map section
- Words of Christ in red
- Satin ribbon marker
- Presentation page for gift-giving
- 8.3-point type size
- KJV is available in large print (9.6-point) and handy size (6.8-point)
Thompson Chain-Reference Bibles are available now in a variety of binding types:
KJV
9780310459910 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter, $54.99
9780310459927 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, $74.99
9780310459934 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, $74.99
9780310459941 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Handy Size, Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, $64.99
9780310459958 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Handy Size, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, $64.99
9780310459965 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Large Print, Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, $84.99
9780310459972 KJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Large Print, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, $84.99
NKJV
9780310459989 NKJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter, $54.99
9780310459996 NKJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, $74.99
9780310460008 NKJV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, $74,99
NASB
9780310460015 NASB, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter, 1977 Text, $54.99
9780310460039 NASB, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, 1977 Text, $74.99
9780310460046 NASB, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, 1977 Text, $74.99
ESV
9780310460053 ESV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter, $54.99
9780310460060 ESV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, $74.99
9780310460077 ESV, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, $74.99
About Zondervan: Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.
About Comfort Print: Zondervan Bibles teamed up with 2K/Denmark, the world’s foremost Bible typeface foundry, to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. Comfort Print Bibles are easy to read at any size because the typeface was designed to be both efficient and readable. Zondervan Bibles believes that the beauty of the message should be reflected in the physical form of the book. Choosing the right typeface is one significant element in creating beautiful Bibles.
Contact: Amy Bigler, Senior Public Relations Manager, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com
