The NIV Narrated Bible

The Narrated Bible presents Scripture (NIV) in chronological order to provide a fascinating tapestry of God's creation, judgments, love, provision, and mercy. An insightful descriptive narrative ties events together and draws you irresistibly into the center of action and a new understanding of the glory and power of God's sovereignty.

• Single-column format
• 10 Text & Notes 11 point text
• Translation and textual notes
• Deeper insights for your own spiritual journey as the prophets and their teachings come to life in their historical, geographical, and cultural contexts.
• Greater understanding of God's wisdom and encouragement through the unique arrangements of the book of Proverbs (by topic) and the book of Psalms (by sentiment).
• A deeper awareness of the life of Christ and His teachings through the harmonized Gospels.
• Chronology of Significant Events
• Daily Bible Reading Schedule
• Topical Contents for the Book of Proverbs
• Cross Reference Index
• 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" x 1 3/4"
• Hardcover

The Narrated Bible, unique in concept and design, combines chronological accuracy, typographic innovation, and an easy–to–read format featuring the widely acclaimed NIV text. A beloved favorite—not with a new cover. The Narrated Bible is the only chronological presentation of God’s Word with devotional commentary to guide the reader, including—

• the laws of Moses presented together in one unified legal code arranged by subject
• the wisdom literature—including Proverbs—presented topically
• the four Gospels gathered together in one harmonious account
• Paul’s epistles integrated and presented within the historical record of Acts

Bible readers, ministers, students, and teachers will be delighted with this remarkable Bible.

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My family has used this Bible for evening Bible reading. It is easy for the children to understand and interesting for the adults as well. We have enjoyed it very much. While it is not a study Bible, it has helped me to have a better understanding of books such as Zechariah due to understanding the historical context of the book. The only con is this Bible doesn’t hold up very well to daily use. The binding on ours came apart and pages are falling out. I haven't had that problem with our other Bibles.

I haven't had time to go all through the book, but what I have read so far is very understandable and quite interesting, I would recommend this to someone who is doing any Bible studies.

I've just started studying the book of Samuel and the life of David-I love that they put the Psalms in chronologically-I understand them so much better in relevance to what was going on in Davids life.

I have used this Bible for several years now. I just finished taking a group of women through the Bible with Smith's chronological and everyone loved it. His narrative overviews of sections prior to reading them are excellent. The only thing I miss in the newer versions is the map section. I highly recommend this Bible for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of the entire Bible.

I have used this Bible for several years now. I just finished taking a group of women through the Bible with Smith's chronological and everyone loved it. His narrative overviews of sections prior to reading them are excellent. The only thing I miss in the newer versions is the map section. I highly recommend this Bible for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of the entire Bible.

I just finished reading the Bible through in a year for the fourth consecutive year. I read this Bible in years two and four. I would echo virtually all of the other reviewer's comments: POSITIVE: No dates. making it easier (and less discouraging) to make up "missed" days, and allowing you to start your read-through on ANY date, not necessarily Jan. 1; EXCELLENT narration; in general, "Chronos" are arguably, a better, more interesting way to read the Bible through in a year. NEGATIVES: this is NOT a study Bible. If you want to do a more in-depth study (a difficult task if you're attempting a one-year read-through), you'll need some sort of a Commentary at your side. In all, this is the best organized and most helpful NIV Chrono that I've seen, and I've looked at most of them. Recommended.

Reading the Bible in chronological order makes so much sense. It's the way we read everything else and Smith's narration adds so much to the context. The thing I like best is that there are no dates, so you can pick it up at any time and begin reading--the middle of July if you want. If you miss a day you just start where you left off. If it takes you two years instead of one, then at least you got through it in two years. Bibles that have the dates in them cause people to get frustrated when they get behind and they give up trying. I've read through this Bible many times. Sometimes I start in September to match the school year. I would recommend this Bible to beginners because of the helpful commentary, but also to lifetime readers for a change of pace. It reads like a novel.

I've been using this Bible off and on since it was first published. It's great for reading through the time of the prophets in their historical context. My only wish is that it was in the New Living Translation 2nd edition.

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