Featuring the full text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), a clear contemporary English translation that's faithful to the original languages of the Bible, presented in a convenient ultrathin format. Its 8-point Bible text is very easy to read—and its comfortable trim size makes it ideal to carry God's Word with you wherever you go. Features: Two-column text setting Center-column references Topical subheads Concordance HCAB bullet notes explaining frequently used biblical words or terms Eight pages of full-color maps Words of Jesus in red Presentation page Family record pages Ribbon marker Gold page edges, thumb-indexed 8-point text size 9.00" x 5.75" x 1.00" The HCSB translation emphasizes that every word of Scripture matters. A team of more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations pursued two values with every translation decision made: each word in the HCSB must be faithful to the original biblical language, and each word must reflect contemporary English usage. Take a look for yourself and see why the HCSB is becoming the Christian Standard Bible for English readers around the world.