The Readable Bible

Key Features for Easy Reading:
Instead of plain text...

• Genealogies are shown as family trees; the line of Jesus is highlighted.
• Census numbers are in tables.
• Law code is in outline format as in modern law books.
• Poetry and theological passages are presented in cascading text.
• Text digressions are separated by callouts, so readers can easily see where they begin and end.

Callouts and Footnotes

• Define words used in the Bible but not everyday life.
• Define words that are common, but commonly misunderstood.
• Provide insights into ancient culture and historical context.
• Provide a literal translation whenever a thought-for-thought translation is given.

Helpful Study Aids in Every Edition

• Maps - Movements of individuals and groups are shown on maps keyed to the text and located nearby.
• Glossary - Uncommon words used once or twice are defined in a footnote—three or more times in a glossary.
• Table of Contents - A Table of Contents makes it easy to locate information.
• Illustrations - Illustrations enhance understanding (e.g., the temple and its furniture, Nehemiah’s wall).

Additional Study Aids in Individual Volumes

• Table of Persons - Key persons, with their important actions, are listed in a table along with the chapters in which they are mentioned.
• Familiar Verses - Familiar verses are listed, so readers can easily locate them and read them in context.
• Subject Index - A subject index is provided for easier topical study.
• Prophecy Tables - Tables describe the features in the more complicated prophetic passages, making them easier to understand.