An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture: The NIV
Archaeological Study Bible sheds new light on the Bible. From the beginnings of
Genesis to the end of Revelation, this new study Bible is filled with
informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects that will
open your eyes to the historical context of the stories you read and the people
you meet in Scripture. From kings and empires to weapons of war to clay pots
used for carrying water, the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word will
help contextualize and inform your personal study.
Features:
- 4-color interior throughout
- Bottom of page study notes highlight and add further explanation to
passages that speak on archaeological or cultural facts included in the
Scripture
- Articles (520) covering one of the following five categories:
- Archaeological Sites (Hazor, Ugarit, Arad, Ephesus)
- Cultural and Historical
Notes (ancient seals and scarabs, perfume and anointing, the missionary journeys
of Paul)
- Ancient Peoples and Lands (the Persian empire, the history of Egypt)
- The Reliability of the Bible (the question of the Psalm superscripts, the
reliability of Judges, the ending of Mark)
- Ancient Texts and Artifacts (the
Mesha Stone, the Prayer of Confession)
- Approximately 500 4-color photographs
interspersed throughout
- Detailed book introductions that provide basic,
at-a-glance information
- Detailed charts on pertinent topics
- In-text color maps
that assist the reader in placing the action
- Information to access free downloadable content including photos and
bonus materials.
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