The New Jerusalem Bible is recognised as one of today&s most accurate clear & modern translations the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars This Reader&s Edition presents the New Jerusalem Bible in an easily accessible & manageable form suitable for everyone It contains the full Bible with special features to help you understand & navigate the text A Glossary with verse references explaining key terms & themes A Chronological History showing biblical events against contemporary world rulers & dynasties An Index of Persons with verse references Brief Introductions to every book Almost 200 Footnotes on key words & concepts