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Commissioned by King James I in the early 1600's and published first in 1611, the authentic King James version Bible has been the world's most universally accepted translation for almost four centuries. Crafted in a poetic literary style using Elizabethan English, the King James Version is one of the most distinctive Bibles available. A team of over 120 scholars, educators, pastors, and Christian leaders contributed to build the Women of Color Study Bible, which celebrates the relationship of women to their God and families. Praised by numerous women and theologians, it has materials written by, for, and about Women of Color. Over 300 life lessons applying scriptural truth to real life situations 110 Insight essays of particular interest to African American women Book summaries emphasizing Black presence in the Bible Comprehensive index of all women mentioned in the Bible 75 portraits introducing biblical characters to today's readers. Center column references Eight pages of color maps God's plan of salvation Dictionary concordance Presentation page Family Record Section