This series of commentaries on the New English Bible is designed for use in schools and colleges, and for the minister and the layman. Each volume comments on one book, or part, of the Bible. In each the text is given in full. Sections of text and commentary alternate, so that the reader does not have to keep two books open, or turn from one part of the book to the other, or refer to a commentary in small type at the foot of the page. Great care has been taken to see that the commentary is suitable for the student and the layman: there is no Greek or Hebrew, and no strings of biblical references. The general editors all have experience of teaching or examining in school and working with adults. Commentaries on all the books of the Old Testament, New Testament and Apocrypha have been published, together with introductory volumes and books of illustrations to accompany each Testament.

1. Why we study the New Testament O. Jessie Lace;
2. The Historical background of New Testament times O. Jessie Lace;
3. How the New Testament came into being C. F. D. Moule;
4. How the New Testament came to us J. N. Birdsall;
5. What the New Testament is about O. Jessie Lace.