Believers of the Orthodox Christian faith now have a clear and compelling study resource, enabling them to delve into the riches of Holy Scripture. Prepared by a pan-orthodox team of scholars and pastors, The Orthodox Study Bible brings to one volume the words of Scripture and the understanding of those words from the earliest days of the Christian era. This Bible is a treasury of commentary for all Christians of the twenty-first century. An abundance of additional helps and articles are provided to encourage you to become a person of informed faith and prayer. Features include:Insightful commentary drawn from the Christian writers and teachers of the first ten centuries after ChristIntroductions and outlines for each bookHelpful notes relating Scripture to seasons of Christian feasting and fastingAn exhaustive subject index to the study notes to facilitate Bible studyA Lectionary to guide your Bible reading through the Church yearMorning and Evening prayersSupplemental Bible study articles such as "Overview of the Books of the Bible," "Saints of the Old Testament," and "Christology"Beautiful, full-color iconsOld Testament from the St. Athanasius Academy Septuagint, with the DeuterocanonNew Testament from the New King James Version