Distinctive Features of this edition of the Contemporary English Version:

EASY-TO-READ SCRIPTURE TEXT: New and contemporary version of the Bible translated from the original languages with accuracy and clarity by members of the American Bible Society's Translation Team

BOOK INTRODCTIONS & OUTLINES: A "quick look" for each book in the Bible

MAPS AND MINI DICTIONARY: Handy reference maps and listings of people, places, objects, events, dates and more!

WHAT'S IN THE BIBLE: A brief summary of every book in the Bible and a handy chart that provides an overview of all the books that take up the Bible

HOW TO READ THE BIBLE: Simple suggestions on how to read the Bible devotionally and keep notes.

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE: Easy-to-follow daily Bible reading plan.

...and more!