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Crossin has created something perfect for those who follow the Christian faith or are just curious to learn more about the Holy Bible. This concordance of places and names from the New Testament is not only an impressive feat, but also valuable. The book is over 900 pages long, so it's definitely a reference guide, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be possible or interesting enough to read from cover to cover. Crossin painstakingly explains not only how to say these names and places but also where to find them in the Bible. For example, "Wormwood" is mentioned in Revelation 8:11. The layout includes the definition of the word, its pronunciation, and its location in the Bible. It's also in alphabetical order. His references, as stated in the introduction, include Easton's Bible Dictionary, Smith's Bible Dictionary, A Dictionary of the Proper Names by J. B. Jackson, and Strong's Concordance.
Crossin keeps his writing neat and tight. There is no going off on tangents with personal opinions or personal stories. Instead, the text just sticks to a helpful layout. It's very straightforward, which makes it all the more helpful. Those who are studying the Bible will appreciate this book the most. Another point in the book's favor is that the glossary is at the front. With such a massive catalog, a glossary is definitely needed. Those who read the digital version will find it easy to move from one section to another. In other words, this is a resourceful guide that translates well in the digital world. It will be something readers will go back to for years to come.