This Good News translation New Testament is perfect for its compact size! The distinctive features of this edition of the Good News Translation include: - Imprimatur: Granted by the President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops - Easy-to-read Scripture text: Highly-trusted version of the New Testament in everyday language translated from the ancient Greek texts by members of the American Bible Society's Translations Team - Book introductions and outlines: A "quick look" for each book of the New Testament - Maps and word list: Handy references, maps, and alphabetized listing of people, places, objects, events, and more! - What's in the New Testament: A brief summary of every book in the New Testament and a handy chart that provides an overview of all the books that make up the New Testament How to read the New Testament: Simple suggestions on how to read the New Testament devotionally and keep notes Read through the New Testament: Easy-to-follow daily reading plan Famous passages of the New Testament: A guide to locating famous Bible stories Finding help in the New Testament: A guide to Scripture passages that can helpw hen you may be facing a difficult problem or special challenge What the New Testament says about God's forgiveness: A guide to passages in the New Testament that speak of God's great love for you A great gift for anyone interested in beginning to read the Bible!