Get ready to uncover new levels of understanding as you explore the hidden gems of the ancient world and its impact on the Bible.
Sure, you've heard these stories before, but what have you missed in the details? Don't worry, the NIV Bible with Cultural Backgrounds Study has got you covered with expert insights into the culture, customs, and literature of biblical times. No more confusing passages - just pure confidence and clear understanding.
Let's be real, the Bible was written a long time ago in a land far, far away, and we could use a little help deciphering the subtleties and references that were totally obvious to the original audience. Thanks to the notes from Dr. John H. Walton and Dr. Craig S. Keener, we can now bridge the gap and bring the ancient world to life for today's readers.
Features:
- Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
- 2017 ECPA Bible of the Year Recipient
- Targeted book introductions explain the context in which each book of the Bible was written
- Insightful and informative verse-by-verse study notes reveal new dimensions of insight to even the most familiar passages
- Key Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament terms are explained and expanded upon in two helpful reference features
- Over 300 in-depth articles on key contextual topics
- 375 full-color photos, illustrations, and images from around the world
- Dozens of charts, maps, and diagrams in vivid color
- Words of Jesus in red
- Cross references, a concordance, indexes and other helps for Bible study
- 8.9-point type size
