I like this bible. There is a lot to read each day because it's divided into sections so that you read one largish portion each day so by the end of the year you've completed the whole. It commences at Genesis and takes you right through the whole of the old testament and new. Because I've read it annually since it was given to me I feel like skipping a bit here and there. Somehow it helped me to assimilate the old testament with the new and to understand more about the Jewish culture and to some degree that of other beliefs and practises too. There's a good cross reference section at the back so it's easy to find your familiar readings although you may need to use it often because the Gospels do nnot always appear in the same order they were written. Great for comparing the different aspects of the life and times of Jesus - each miracle etc contains the different versions in one group. I found that it gave me a new perspective and helped the text to become clearer.

I'm not sure if it's a stand alone bible - more of a study bible; although I do know of several people who have it and it is their only one and they're quite happy with it.

Takes a bit of getting used to at first. ( )