Publisher's Synopsis
The New Jerusalem Bible is recognised as one of today's most accurate, clear and modern translations, the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars. This Standard Edition - bound in black leather on board, golden gilt page edges, head/tail bands with two ribbons and presented in a sturdy protective slipcase - presents the New Jerusalem Bible with comprehensive material designed for serious study of the scriptures. It contains the full Bible, with special features for in-depth study: • Extensive Footnotes to the text, plus a table of major footnotes • Side-margin Cross-reference system • Full-colour Maps and Diagrams, with index • 20-page Chronological Table, detailing the historical context of biblical events • An Index of Persons, with verse references • Major scholarly Introductions to all the main groupings of books.
