NIV Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture Author: Walter C. Kaiser Jr. Duane Garrett Jr., Walter C. Kaiser | Language: English | ISBN:
B0047O2ANU | Format: EPUB
NIV Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture Description
'Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God's Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers' personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world.
Features include:
* Four-color interior throughout
* Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts
* Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts
* 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
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- File Size: 32369 KB
- Print Length: 2336 pages
- Simultaneous Device Usage: Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
- Publisher: Zondervan (November 23, 2010)
- Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
- Language: English
- ASIN: B0047O2ANU
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
X-Ray:
- Lending: Not Enabled
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The concept of the Archaeological Study Bible is a unique one. Our understanding of Biblical times, places, and customs have been greatly advanced (especially in the last century) by the work of archaeologists. It seems natural to have a study Bible that provides the reader insight into the archaeological discoveries that directly relate to Biblical accounts. While the concept is good, and while this study Bible has many solid and interesting insights, the product is not yet refined.
The Bible is the account of God's activity in the world from its creation through its redemption, through its end, to the establishment of the New Heavens and the New Earth. The text of the various Biblical books finds their center of gravity in the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth. Indeed every book of the Bible is about Jesus. The NIV is translation that has enjoyed widespread use over the past several decades...even if its popularity is waning. The NIV translation strives to strike a balance between faithfulness to the original language of the text and readability; but if a difficult reading occurs and the translators have to make a choice between a wooden-yet-accurate translation or a readable-yet-paraphrased translation, they go with the latter. The NIV is easy to read "in your head," but doesn't sound very majestic when read out loud (e.g. in a worship service).
The footnotes and articles provided by the editors of the Archaeological Study Bible provide insights into the culture, customs, geography, and other idiosyncrasies of the period covered by the Biblical text.
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