Published by Penguin Random House 1990

Introductions to every book and group of books giving literary and historical background, plus Book Plans to outline the key topics and stories

 Biblical Text presented in two-column format

Text headings in bold type clearly indicate different sections and highlight key stories, themes, and passages

Chapter and verse references at head of each page

Large bold chapter numbers and verse numbers printed in the text for ease of reference

Poetry and poetic passages printed as poetry for maximum impact when read silently or aloud

Italics highlight quotations from other books in the Bible

Chronology Table showing general historical events and kings alongside biblical historical names and dates

Measures and Money showing metric and imperial equivalents to biblical measures (length, capacity, weight) and money

Index of Persons – around 250 names with principal biblical references

Theological Glossary – a new feature, not included in the Regular Edition; brief notes on nearly 200 key words and concepts with references to relevant biblical passages