DISTINCTIVE FEATURES of this St. Joseph Edition

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE TEXT-The widely acclaimed Catholic version of the Bible translated from the original languages by members of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

Easy-to-read Typeface-Clear "medium-weight" type for easy reading.

Edge-Marking Index-Exclusive feature makes it easy to locate quickly any book of the Bible.

Footnotes and Cross-references Indicated-Clearly shown by asterisks and letters in the text.

Self-Explaining Maps-38 Clear easy-to-follow maps (with summaries) of key events and areas are placed in context.

Historical Survey-Panoramic view of the lands, peoples, and major events during the Biblical periods.

How to Read the Bible-Valuable summary of the major points uncovered by contemporary Biblical research.

Vatican II Document-"Constitution on Divine Revelation" gives the Church's official position on the Bible.

Bible Dictionary-Handy guide to important Biblical names, expressions, and themes.

Doctrinal Bible Index-Provides the references for major doctrinal subjects found in the Bible.