Experience the Bible through the eyes of a first-century disciple by exploring the cultural, religious, and historical background of the Bible. This Bible allows you to understand God’s Word in its original cultural context, bringing Scripture to life by providing fresh understanding to familiar passages, beloved stories and all the Scripture in between. The NIV Cultural Background Study Bible invites you into the questions, stories, and interpretations—both ancient and modern—which introduce you to a world vastly different from your own. Let us read with an eye on the past and with our feet planted in our present questions and circumstances.
Features
● The complete Bible, in the clear, accessible NIV translation
● Word studies illuminating Hebrew and Greek words and explore their meanings
● Study notes expounding on the Scripture and incorporating writings from early church writers, rabbis, and other extra-biblical sources. These notes offer up commentary and ask thought-provoking questions about the text and the Bible times
● Extensive Book introductions and outlines for each book of the Bible
● “Addressing the Text Articles” delving deeper into passage of Scripture
● “Day in the Life Articles” illustrating the daily life for people in Bible times
● Concordance and other study helps
● 14 full-color maps with index
● Presentation page
● 8-point text size
● 9.50" x 6.75" x 2.00"