The Access Bible is designed for people who have never studied the Bible before. The Access has been carefully written and edited so that those new to the world of Bible study can just pick it up -- and read with understanding.

A central feature of The Access Bible is running commentary which is interspersed throughout the Bible text7 Difficult concepts are clearly explained in terms which everyday readers can easily understand. When a technical explanation is required, all of the terms are defined in a helpful glossary at the back. History, social contexts, religious practices, the beliefs of ancient peoples -- all are explained when the Bible text requires it. The result is a fascinating and highly useful one-volume resource.