A bible is a terrific book to take along to the Holy Land. This one is a "study bible" with features that include an essay introducing each book, extensive and detailed footnotes, and many sidebar essays on topics of interest. It includes 14 very nice color maps of the region, which are referenced in some of the essays. At over 2,000 pages, it's not a small book but worth lugging along for its detailed references to places you will see.  (ISR26, $42.99)