Now established as a best-selling translation amongst English-speaking Christians worldwide, the REB has been praised in particular for its dignity and clarity of language. The Lectern edition has been designed specifically with its suitability for reading at public worship in mind, and this is reflected in the care taken with the format, ranging from the selection of paper to the choice of a bold, open typeface. This has ensured that the lectern edition will be usable in all conditions, particularly in church buildings where the lighting is often less than favourable. As an additional feature, the page numbering in the lectern edition has been designed to correspond to that of the pew edition. This volume has gilt blocking and edges, bevelled boards, head and tail bands and three marker ribbons.