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 onarchaeological 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
- 8-point text
- Single-column format
- Side-column references
- Section headings
- Book introductions
- Timelines
- Hardcover