HOLMAN Reading God's story: A chronological Daily Bible George H. Guthrie

Key Features and Description

• Chronological Arrangement: The primary feature is the thoughtful arrangement of the Bible's books, chapters, and verses to follow the historical timeline of events, rather than the traditional canonical order. This helps readers see how individual stories fit into God's overarching plan.
• Structure: The entire Scripture is presented as a grand story in a dramatic framework, organized into three main acts and seventeen total scenes:
  • Act 1: God's Plan for All People
  • Act 2: God's Covenant People
  • Act 3: God's New Covenant People
• Daily Reading Plan: It is designed as a 52-week reading plan with six daily readings per week, allowing the seventh day for reflection or catching up.
• Flexibility: Unlike other chronological Bibles, the daily readings are not dated (e.g., "January 1"), so a reader can begin the plan at any point in the calendar year.
• Supplemental Material: Each act and scene includes an introduction to orient the reader to its importance in the grand story, and weekly summaries and meditations are provided.
• Translation: The Bible text is typically in the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) translation.
• Physical Features: The hardback edition (ISBN 978-1433601125, published by Holman Bible Publishers in 2011) is a substantial book, approximately 1440 pages with a two-color interior page layout. Some editions may include full-color maps and lined pages for notes. 

User Experience

Reviewers praise the design for making the Bible more understandable and engaging, helping them to see the interconnectedness of Scripture. The chronological flow makes the historical context clearer, for example, placing relevant Psalms within the narrative of David's life. The main criticism from some users is the uneven length of daily readings and the lack of traditional chapter/section headings within the text, which can make it challenging to quickly reference specific passages