The clear contemporary-language of the CEV translation makes it a particularly useful Bible for study and devotion. These special CEV Jubilee Editions, however, also include material and illustrations exploring the history of African-American culture, the Black church and its influence on the Black family, while highlighting the presence of Africans in the Bible.The more formal hardcover edition, with its elegant gold on black cover design, is particularly ueful as a church Bible, or for personal study and devotion.