Distinctive features of this affordable edition of the Good News Catholic New Testament Translation: * 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 introduction 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: Simple suggestions on how to read the New Testament devotionally and keep notes. * Read: Easy-to-follow daily reading plan. * Famous passages: A guide to locating famous Bible stories. * Finding help: A guide to Scripture passages that can help when 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.