NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Bonded Leather, Black - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles

The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible brings the ancient world of Scripture to life through expert commentary, vivid photography, maps, charts, and verse-by-verse study notes. Designed for serious Bible readers, students, teachers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the cultural context behind biblical passages, it is also a 2017 ECPA Bible of the Year recipient.

Highlights

• Complete text of the New International Version (NIV), with the words of Jesus in red.
• Over 10,000 verse-by-verse study notes reveal new dimensions of meaning in familiar passages.
• 375 full-color photographs, illustrations, and images from around the world provide a vivid look at biblical times.
• More than 300 in-depth articles explore key cultural and contextual topics, with dozens of colorful charts, maps, and diagrams.
• Targeted book introductions explain the historical and literary context in which each book of the Bible was written.
• Reference features expand key Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament terms, while cross-references, a concordance, indexes, and other study aids support deeper reading.
• Old Testament notes are by Dr. John H. Walton of Wheaton College, and New Testament notes are by Dr. Craig S. Keener of Asbury Theological Seminary.

About This Edition

This study Bible contains the complete NIV text with 8.9-point type and extensive cultural-background notes for modern readers. It is published by Zondervan and includes study resources designed to clarify customs, literature, references, and cultural nuances in the ancient world of the Bible.

Formats Available

Bonded Leather, Bonded Leather Black, Bonded Leather Black Thumb Index, Bonded Leather (2)

Perfect for individual study, class preparation, or a thoughtful gift for anyone wanting to see familiar Scripture in its original cultural context.