The Essential Study Bible has everything you need for a better understanding of the Bible. Featuring the full Contemporary English Version translation and text, along with historical content and cultural facts, The Essential Study Bible also has:

• Color maps
• Articles, charts and timelines
• Special overviews, Outlines and introductions
• Two easy-to-understand categories of notes that explain the key geographical, historical, and cultural references and important religious concepts in the Bible
• Web references for further research n ot available in any other study Bible
• Pull-out quotes for memorization