A comprehensive study system includes Reading Guides and Questions to inspire further reflection on each book of the Bible.
In-text brief essays treat topics of more general concern such as authorship, the nature of prophecy, historical significance, and the role of scholarship in understanding the Bible
Marginal references in the Bible's text refer to relevant sections in the study materials
Further essays explain matters such as the Lectionary, biblical history, and how Catholic scholarship relates to other faith traditions
A full glossary explains scholarly and biblical terms
A 32-page, authoritative color map section and place-name index provides geographical context for the Bible's history
Complete Lectionary readings help in planning study geared to the Church calendar
Marginal references in the biblical text that point to specific pages in the Reading Guide are screened for greater visibility
A 25-page glossary defines biblical terms with which students may not be familiar
A 36-page section of authoritative, full color New Oxford Bible Maps (with place name index)