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.
9 point text
Single-column format
Book Introductions
Book Outlines
Timelines
Words of Christ in Red
Side-column references
Detailed charts on pertinent topics
Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout
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
520 indexed articles put Scripture into historical, literary, and cultural context
In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action
Hardcover
7" x 11"
Product Information
Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 2336 Vendor: Zondervan Publication Date: 2007 Dimensions: 11.25 X 8.0 X 2.25 (inches) ISBN: 0310938503
ISBN-13: 9780310938507 Availability: In Stock References: Side Column Text Layout: In-Text Maps/Charts|Single Column Text Size: 9-10 Point Text Color: Red Letter
Featuring a full-color interior, over 500 full-color photographs, in-text maps, detailed charts, study notes and cultural facts that bring the ancient biblical world to life ... this hardcover Bible will open your eyes to the archaeological, historical, and cultural contexts of the stories you read and the people you meet in Scripture. And with a larger font, it's easier on your eyes than the regular edition.
Author Bio
Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (PhD, Brandeis University) is distinguished professor emeritus of Old Testament and president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaiser has written over 40 books, including Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching; The Messiah in the Old Testament; and The Promise-Plan of God; and coauthored An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning. Dr. Kaiser and his wife, Marge, currently reside at Kerith Farm in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Dr. Kaiser's website is www.walterckaiserjr.com. SPANISH BIO: Walter C. Kaiser, (hijo) (Ph.D., Brandeis University) es profesor distinguido de Antiguo Testamento en el Seminario Teologico de Gordon-Conwell.
Duane Garrett (Ph.D., Baylor Univerity) is John R. Sampey Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.