A Bible made to be opened.
Full-grain leather. Smyth-sewn. Hand-bound in Columbia, Tennessee.
Full-grain cowhide
The top layer of the hide. Nothing bonded, nothing painted.
Smyth-sewn textblock
Stitched in sections so it lies flat and holds together.
5-year warranty
On materials and workmanship.
★★★★★ 1,200+ reviews
From people who read theirs every day.
Find your Bible
Same leather, same build. Pick the size and closure that fit how you read.
Handbound Thinline →
Slim enough for a bag, ready for daily reading. 7 translations.
$119
Handbound Large Print →
Bigger type, same build. Easier on the eyes. ESV and NIV.
$145
Wrapped Thinline →
The Thinline with a leather wrap closure.
$145
Bible Wraps →
A full-grain cover for the Bible you already own.
$50-$70 depending on size
Not all leather is the same.
“Leather Bible” can mean a lot of things. Bonded leather is scraps pressed together with glue. “Genuine leather” is often the lower layers of the hide, sanded and coated.
Ours is full-grain, the top layer, with the natural character left in. It’s tougher, it softens with use, and it darkens over time.
Inside, the textblock is Smyth-sewn: stitched together in sections instead of glued at the spine. It lies flat on a table and doesn’t crack or shed pages with daily use.
It costs more to make. That’s the point.
Opened daily. Loved for years.
Hear it from the people who read theirs every day.
Real leather. Real people. Real purpose.
Meet Konner.
Narrow Gate Lodge graduate · Binds Bibles in our shop
“The Word of God transformed me while I was a student at Narrow Gate Lodge, and today, when I read the Word, God is still transforming me from the inside out. I’m excited I get to be a small part of that by hand-binding Bibles.”
Every Bible is finished by hand in our leather shop in Columbia, Tennessee, part of Narrow Gate’s tuition-free discipleship program. When you buy one, you’re backing that work.
Put a name on it.
Add up to 25 characters, laser-engraved on the front cover, for $10. A name, a date, a verse reference. It’s the detail people remember when it’s a gift.
Questions before you buy
Which translation should I pick?
If you’re not sure, pick the one your church reads from. Still deciding? Our guide compares all seven side by side. [How to choose a Bible translation →]
Wrapped or Handbound Thinline?
Same Bible inside. The Wrapped Thinline adds a leather wrap closure that keeps the cover shut and the pages protected. [Which one fits how you read →]
Thinline or Large Print?
Thinline uses 8-point type and goes anywhere. Large Print is bigger and easier on the eyes for longer reading. [Compare the sizes →]
How long until it ships?
Each Bible is finished by hand in our shop, and most ship within 1–2 business days.
During the holidays and other busy seasons, allow 3–5 business days. Ordering a gift? Order a little early so it arrives on time.
What if it eventually wears out?
We restore Bibles. Send it back and we’ll re-cover it in full-grain leather. Restoration Service
Can I return it?
Unused, non-personalized items may be returned within 30 days of purchase.
Your item must be in brand-new condition. Personalized Bibles cannot be returned unless there is a workmanship issue.
Please send your item to:
Narrow Gate Leather
ATTN: Bible Restoration Dept.
1500 Herbert Lewis Drive
Columbia, TN 38401
Include a note with your name, order number, and the reason for the return. That helps our team know who to refund once the item arrives.