In this edition, the readers will enjoy several new features. The range of illustrations is enormous: from photographs and maps to specially commissioned wood engravings that capture the spirit of the text. There are colorful and informative sections on the history of the Bible and the Holy Land, a selection of great paintings inspired by the Bible, and a beautifully illustrated chronology of Biblical events. Most importantly, there are captions and illustrations which highlight key points in the text, clarify difficult passages, and explain objects, places, references and allusions that may be quite unfamiliar to modern day readers.