The Access Bible New Revised Standard Version with Apocrypha (Hardcover 9870A)

About this book

Modern readers of the Bible are time travelers visiting a society and culture very different from their own. Strange customs unfamiliar words and novel concepts encountered in the Bibles pages can make understanding the Word of God a real challenge. The Access Bible is friendly to people whove never studied the Bible before. Yes it presents the most current scholarship and its based on the New Revised Standard Version translation (the new standard of scholarly excellence in Bible versions). But The Access Bible takes an important further step. Its been carefully written and edited so that those new to the world of Bible study can just pick it up - and start reading. A unique feature of The Access Bible is the running commentary which is interspersed with the Bible text. Difficult concepts are clearly explained in terms which everyday readers can easily understand. Theres no need to have a dictionary by your side when youre using The Access Bible. When a technical explanation is required all of the terms are defined right on the page as well as in a glossary at the back. History social contexts religious practices the beliefs of ancient peoples -- all are explained when the Bible text requires it. In addition this new Bible was designed to contain all the background information needed by believers from a wide spectrum of churches. The Access Bible sets a new standard for ease of understanding. Its truly a companion for lifes spiritual journey! The Access Bible is available both with and without the Apocrypha.