The New Jerusalem Bible is recognised as one of today's most accurate, clear and modern translations, the fruit of long collaboration between leading biblical scholars. NEW for 2015, this handy-sized Pocket Edition presents the New Jerusalem Bible in an easily accessible and manageable form suitable for everyone. * Accurate, clear and modern * Beautiful gift format * Gold on white design * Page-edge gilding * Slipcase * Presentation page * Ribbon marker * Great price! * A Glossary, with verse references, explaining key terms and themes * A Chronological History, showing biblical events against contemporary world rulers and dynasties * An Index of Persons, with verse references * Brief Introductions to every book * Almost 200 Footnotes on key words and concepts