This book is in very good condition, though it does not have a cover. There is a stamp on the top and bottom edges of the book. Please understand this before purchasing. This book provides a colloquial translation based on the original text's proofreading (textual criticism). Each Bible passage includes an explanation. There are notes on every odd-numbered page. The text includes subheadings. Numerous maps and illustrations are included. The entire text is written in hiragana with furigana (ruby characters) for easy reading. A Bible index is included for easy location of passages.