NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Read the Bible Through the Eyes of the Original Audience

Product Description

Unlock a new dimension of Scripture by understanding its ancient world. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides the crucial context you need to interpret God's Word with greater clarity and confidence.

Have you ever wondered about the customs, historical events, or social norms mentioned in a Bible passage? This groundbreaking study Bible answers those questions by bringing the ancient world to life on every page. It features the trusted, readable text of the New International Version (NIV) enriched with thousands of expert notes that place you directly in the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman settings of Scripture.

Authored by renowned scholars Dr. Craig S. Keener (New Testament) and Dr. John H. Walton (Old Testament), the notes and articles are meticulously researched and presented in an accessible way. You won't just read the Bible; you will experience it as the original audience did.

Key Features:

• Expert Commentary: Thousands of verse-by-verse notes reveal the historical, cultural, and social background of each passage.
• Trusted Scholarship: Content is provided by world-renowned experts in biblical backgrounds, ensuring accuracy and insight.
• In-Depth Articles: Hundreds of articles on key topics, from "Covenant and Treaty" to "Greco-Roman Religion," provide comprehensive understanding.
• Full-Color Visuals: See the biblical world with hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, detailed maps, and timelines.
• Trusted NIV Translation: The complete text of the New International Version, known for its clarity, readability, and accuracy.

This Bible is an essential resource for pastors preparing sermons, students doing research, and anyone who desires to read the Bible with a deeper, more informed perspective.

Product Details:

• Translation: New International Version (NIV)
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Key Scholars: Craig S. Keener, John H. Walton
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780310444435