This study Bible has been prepared for a select group of God's people - those among the millions of readers of The Living Bible who have expressed a need for helps as they study the Scriptures more deeply and who do not have access to books to aid them in this pursuit. This study Bible is designed to meet a universal need by bringing to the reader as much useful information as can be contained in a single volume. The intention is to make the information immediately available so that the reader will have what he needs at hand.... The introductory material to each book is important for a better understanding of the background, authorship, purpose, and characteristics of that book. All of the books have been outlined for study purposes... The footnotes at the bottom of the page provide textual alternatives and explain difficult passages, enlarge upon important themes, and relate these to other books in the Bible. The side column references indicate other passages which are relevant to the verse or verses being read.... A substantial topical concordance is included, This will enable the reader to locate passages with which he has some familiarity but which he cannot find without help., ISBN13: 9780842321860 ISBN10: 0842321861 Material Type: leather_bound