This beautiful large print edition is an excellent resource for everyday study with book introductions, over 72,000 cross-references, translation notes, and full-color maps.

The Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson's long history and stewardship of publishing Bibles. The King James Sovereign Collection editions draw from the legacy of the trustworthy and timeless KJV with elegant drop-cap illustrations leading into each chapter, the exclusive Comfort Print typeface inspired by centuries-old Thomas Nelson editions, and more classic Bible details.

In 1611 the King James Version Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was published. Nearly fifty of the day's finest scholars, all from the Church of England, had been organized into six groups for the task. Using the Bishop's Bible of 1568 as the basis for this revision, the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew and the New Testament from Greek. The completed work was then peer-reviewed before being sent to bishops and other church leaders for their examination, and ultimately to King James, monarch of England and Scotland, for his approval. Today, more than four hundred years since its initial publication, the bestselling King James Version Bible continues to inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life. The KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of literature in the English language and is the favorite translation for millions of Christians.

Features include:

• Elegant letter illustrations leading each chapter
• Over 72,000 end-of-page cross-references to help you easily find related passages
• Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus' teachings and statements
• Book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context
• Line-matched classic 2-column format for a comfortable reading experience
• Concordance for looking up a word's occurrences throughout the Bible
• Reading plan to help you read through the entire Bible in a year
• Full-color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context
• Two satin ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you are reading
• Gilded page edges help protect the edge of the page and provide a polished look
• Durable and flexible Smyth-sewn binding
• Clear and readable 10.5-point KJV Comfort Print^(R)