American Bible Society Good News Bible, Paperback

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES of this Edition of the GOOD NEWS BIBLE

• Easy-to-read Bible text: Highly-trusted version of the Bible in everyday language translated from the original languages by members of the American Bible Society's Translation Team.
• Book introductions and outlines: A “quick look” for each book of the Bible.
• Maps and word list: Handy reference maps and alphabetized listing of people, places, objects, events, and more!
• Chronology of the Bible: Timetable of events beginning with creation up to the first century A.D.
• What's in the Bible: A brief summary of every book in the Bible and a handy chart that provides an overview of all the books that make up the Bible.
• How to read the Bible: Simple suggestions on how to read the Bible devotionally and keep notes.
• Readings for special days: A guide to passages for reading on special days—Christmas, Easter—even your own birthday!
• Famous passages of the Bible: A guide to locating famous Bible stories.
• Finding help in the Bible: A guide to Bible passages that can help when you may be facing a difficult problem or special challenge.
• What the Bible says about God's forgiveness: A guide to passages in the Bible that speak of God's great love for you.
• Read through the Bible in a year: Easy-to-follow daily Bible reading plan.
  
• Footnotes
• 2-column layout
• 9-point type
• 8.25 x 5.25 x 1.5 in

ABOUT THE GOOD NEWS BIBLE

The Good News Bible is a translation which seeks to state clearly and accurately the meaning of the original texts in words and forms that are widely accepted by people who use English as a means of communication. This translation does not follow the traditional vocabulary and style found in the historic English Bible versions. Rather it attempts for our time to set forth the biblical content and message in the standard, everyday, natural form of English.

The aim of this Bible is to give today’s reader maximum understanding of the content of the original texts.

The Good News Bible was translated and published by the United Bible Societies for use throughout the world. The Bible Societies trust that the reading and study of this translation will result in a better understanding of the meaning of the Bible. We also earnestly pray that readers will discover the message of saving faith and hope for all people which the Bible announces anew to each generation.