For reading or study, this textbook edition Bible is created for understanding that lasts. This NIV Holy Bible, Textbook Edition has all the features students need to explore the riches of God's Word and help them understand the Bible better. Designed with the help of Christian educators, this Bible offers many study helps along with the world's best-selling modern English Bible translation, the New International Version. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Book introductions and outlines give an overview of each book of the Bible 35,000-entry concordance helps you find key verses quickly and easily 6-page full-color map section for locating important places 16 color pages offer further understanding of the Scriptures, including: Timeline of captivity and return Between the Testaments The ministry of Jesus Timelines of Old and New Testaments Timeline of kings and prophets of Israel and Judah Lists of Jesus' miracles and parables Double-column format 9-point type size