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Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible-NIV: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture

by Craig S. Keener

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A study Bible grounded in ancient context

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    2017 ECPA Bible of the Year recipient

    Listed as the 2017 ECPA Bible of the Year recipient.

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A study Bible grounded in ancient context

This NIV edition pairs the complete biblical text with book introductions, verse-by-verse notes, and reference material focused on the customs, culture, language, and literature of the ancient world. Its Old Testament notes are by John H. Walton and its New Testament notes by Craig S. Keener. More than 300 contextual articles, along with photographs, illustrations, charts, maps, and diagrams, provide several ways to explore the historical and cultural background presented alongside Scripture. A concordance, indexes, cross-references, and explanations of key Hebrew and New Testament terms round out the study tools. The emphasis throughout is on context as an aid to understanding passages in their original setting.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults seeking an NIV study Bible with extensive cultural and historical notes.
  • Readers who value maps, images, charts, and reference tools alongside the biblical text.

Themes

Biblical interpretation and contextAncient cultures and customsScripture study resources

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Book overview

Discover new dimensions of insight with a behind-the-scenes tour of the ancient world

You've heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many details are you missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind even the most familiar stories of Scripture. That's what the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every page of this NIV Bible is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and literature of biblical times. These fascinating explanations will serve to clarify your study of the Scriptures, reinforcing your confidence and bringing difficult passages of Scripture into sharp focus.

The Bible was originally written to an ancient people removed from us by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The Scriptures include subtle culturally based nuances, undertones, and references to ancient events, literature and customs that were intuitively understood by those who first heard the texts read. For us to truly understand the Scriptures as they did, we need a window into their world and language.

The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, with notes from Dr. John H. Walton (Wheaton College) in the Old Testament and Dr. Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary) in the New Testament, brings the ancient world of Scripture to life for modern 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
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