This book includes the Old and the New Testaments, as well as broad background explanations of the two Testaments and comments on each chapter that lead the reader to a better understanding of the Scriptures. The book was written/edited by the Reverend John brown and displays a Christian view of the testaments. Also included are: 5 maps of the region, two table charts and a portrait of the author Brown. 285x230mm. XLIV+1171+56 pages. Rebound black cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on spine. Spine lightly stained. Page edges browning. Few pages have library stamp (not on text). All pages slightly wavy. Most pages lightly browning, some very lightly browning. Several pages mildly age stained, others are lightly age stained. Few pages have light pencil marks near text; other few pages are very lightly dog eared. Author`s portrait, as well as pages 77, 78,79,80,81 and 82 have two small wormholes (text and portrait touched, but not seriously damaged). This broad book is in good condition for its age.