The Revised Standard Version is respected in the academic community for its fidelity to the ancient texts, and regarded with affection within the Church for its clear and reverent language. This Study Bible offers a wealth of study aids and background information about the people, times and events related in the Bible. The RSV Harper Study Bible features: * full introductions to each book of the Bible * annotations on each page which provide commentary and background information * marginal cross-references * a concordance of 192 pages * self-pronouncing marks in the text to help when reading aloud * full colour maps