Review: The Elegant Language of the King James version, the Ease of Kindle...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 19, 2011
There is an elegance to the language used in the King James version of the Bible that I find unmatched by other translations.  As my preferred translation, the KJV was the first digital book I wanted to download on my Kindle.  After reading numerous reviews, I chose OSNOVA's Kindle Bible (KJV with Apocrypha) and am very pleased with that choice.  Although my denomination does not use the Apocrypha, there are instances when the Life Group I attend has studied something referencing the Apocrypha and then has not had that text to read.  This was another reason I chose this particular version of the King James translation.The paragraphed version is easy to read, particularly if you are reading a passage aloud.  The verse numbers are lighter than the actual text; this makes them unobtrusive and does not interfere with or distract from the reading.  Bold text highlights the words spoken by Christ, setting them apart from other portions of text in a particular passage.This Kindle Bible is quite easy to navigate.  The OSNOVA website has a list of abbreviations which are included under the "Useeful Instructions and Tips from a Customer."  I created a spreadsheet putting "OLD" in bold on the first row which had no outlining.  Then I continued the spreadsheet, outlining each cell, with the dimensions 5 columns and 8 rows; I listed the abbreviations vertically, e.g. the abbreviation for Exodus under that for Genesis.  I then skipped a row, putting "NEW" in bold without any outlining, and listed 6 abbreviations per column, again outlining each cell.  After cutting the chart out, I covered it with clear Contact and now carry it in the front pocket of my Kindle cover.I have a Kindle Keyboard and have found that it is much easier when navigating this Kindle KJV to use the "Alt" key and the top row of the keyboard than to use the "Sym" function. One need simply type the symbol, followed by a period, the chapter followed by a period, and then the verse.  To get to the full passage, one has to press the center of 5-way controller twice; to select only one particular verse, you press once.  I have had some trouble with the double press function as my Kindle frequently jumps to chapter 4 of Joshua rather than to the correct passage.  However, if I press once and get only the first verse of a passage and then press the 5-way controller again, I am taken to the desired section of Scripture.  I do not know whether this glitch is a malfunction of my Kindle Keyboard or of this particular text.If you are seeking a KJV of the Bible for your Kindle, I recommend you consider this version.