The revised Common Translation is used not only in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland but throughout the entire German-speaking area and serves as the authoritative version for liturgy, schools, and pastoral care. It is the current, indispensable Bible classic for churches, schools, and all Bible readers and users: compact, easy to read, and affordable. The revised Common Translation of 2017 incorporates new insights into early textual witnesses, a closer alignment with the original text, and consideration of changes in contemporary language usage. The appendix includes: the Common Translation of the Holy Scriptures and its revision - an introductory overview, the textual foundations of the Common Translation and its revision, measurements, weights, and coins, calendars and holidays, names and terms, a timeline of biblical history, as well as maps and abbreviations.